20# propane storage

[TiNK3R]

Edited: Is it fine to store a full 20# propane tank outside during the winter/summer?

[boatfixer]

No

Edited: Sure its fine to leave it outside.

[dairyman]

NO------leave it in the garage

[blackdog1101]

Sure it's fine. Who brings their propane tank in off of their barbeque? Mine has never been inside at all.

[Jeremy airjer W]

Thats where they are supposed to be. Keep it out of direct sunlight and it will be fine!

[zamboni]

Thats where they are supposed to be. Keep it out of direct sunlight and it will be fine!

Yeah, isn't that kind of a rule, outside only?

[icehousebob]

Outside is a lot safer. If they start to leak or gas off, you sure don't want it contained in the garage. That could get pictures of your house's remains on the evening news.

[jigging-matt]

I don't think leaving them outside hurts them. If that was the case the local LP dealer wouldn't leave 100's of them outside all the time.

[Sandmannd]

Mine always are kept outside and have been fine.

[zamboni]

I don't think leaving them outside hurts them. If that was the case the local LP dealer wouldn't leave 100's of them outside all the time.

Got a point, plus all the farms with those big tanks as well. Like I said earlier, I have always heard that outside is the way to go

[TiNK3R]

Right on thanks. I've never dealt with anything bigger than a 1 pounder. Always used charcoal grills

I take it in the summer just cover it up outa direct sunlight?

[zamboni]

I actually don't think sunlight even bothers them. I have mine on my grill in the sun, no problems.

[federline]

Yah, if I had an explosion for every 20lb tank I see sitting in the sun all summer, I wouldn't have to put up with some of my neighbors anymore. The only thing wrong with letting them sit outside is that its a way for passer-bys to save $25 by stealing yours.