Altogas Propane

Where should I set my Altogas Propane Tank?

Most common tank sizes in use today are; the 250, 500 and 1000. These must be at least 10 feet from both the house and property line.

For proper delivery service, your tank should not sit more than 75 feet from your driveway. We do carry a 100 foot hose, however, we reserve the extra length for obstacles like cars and snow banks.

Tank Gauge Reading

The numbers on your gauge tell you the percentage of gas left in your tank. The gauge to the left, for example, shows a tank that has 35% of its propane left, based upon the total amount it can hold. Note: You should never allow your tank to fall below 10% capacity.

TO FIND OUT HOW MANY GALLONS YOU HAVE LEFT, simply multiply the percentage on your gauge by your tank size. For our example above, that would be .35 X 250 = 87.5 gallons left. Make sure you know your tank size (usually 150, 250, or 500 gallons).

SPECIAL NOTE:
If you ever smell gas or suspect a leak, turn off all the gas at the tank. Open the area to fresh air. Do not do anything that could cause a spark. Call us immediately!

If You Run Out Of Gas

Letting your propane container run empty creates additional hazards. If you run out of gas and lose pressure in the system, a potentially hazardous condition can result. If you do run out of gas, follow these steps:

Turn off all control valves on all gas appliances.
Turn off the shutoff valve on the propane container(s).
Call your propane supplier to arrange for delivery, and advise them you are out of gas.
Don't turn the gas back on yourself. Let the propane supplier do it. When you schedule your fill, be sure it is for a time when you will be at home, so the propane supplier can relight and check your appliances and system to assure that they are operating properly and are leak free.
Immediately after your tank is refilled, have a service technician check to see that all safety controls are functioning properly and the piping system is leak free.