Propane tank sizing?

[John_187]

Hello,

Anyone have any useful code, literature references suggested to learn how to size a propane tank? This is to supply a propane water heater.

Thanks for any help

 

[Compositepro]

I do not think so. It comes down to how often do you want to have to fill it. Homeland Security made an effort to limit the maximum size.

 

[PEDARRIN2]

Look at NFPA 58.

Also look at these. They likely have too much information but they cover a lot of material that goes into a propane system.

https://3g6cu11ojvlx3zngctj0eiv8-wp...oads/2018/08/guide-technical-pocket-guide.pdf

http://www.squibbtaylor.com/uploaded/Blackmer Handbook.pdf

https://www.emerson.com/documents/a...uide-education-training-section-en-140438.pdf

Rule of thumb (from a propane provider) - size the tank and piping for 24 hour total operation for a week. The provider will monitor the actual usage for the first month or so to see how long it lasts. That will determine the refill/delivery schedule.

 

[chicopee]

Here is an attachment. The second page is the one of interest to you.