Tanks

American Distributing only purchases, leases and sells American made tanks.  Our 120-gallon tanks are Manchester or Worthington ASME tanks, so they never need to be recertified. Our 250 and 500 gallon tanks are Quality Steel tanks and come in your choice of white, tan or green. You have the option of leasing or purchasing a tank/tanks. Please contact our office for pricing.

Leak Test–

Every new customer will receive a complimentary Leak Test on or before your first delivery.  The Leak Test is a complete leak and pressure test of your propane system.  A Leak Test is also performed any time a tank is run completely empty or if there has been an interruption in the system.  Propane has a distinct odor added in the propane to alert you that there may be a possible leak.  Anytime you smell a sulfur like odor, shut your system off, if you can do so safely before evacuating the area and notify A.D. immediately so a licensed technician can be dispatched (A.D.’s #1 rule of thumb Is “Safety First”).

Tank Placement and Installation-

  • Free Site Check prior to installation 
  • Needs a level spot to set tank(s).  A.D. will provide cement blocks for tank(s), customer may provide cement slab prior to installation if preferred)
  • 120 gallon tank(s) must be 5’ from a window, door or vent and 10’ from a source of ignition (i.e. hot vents, mechanical air intake, outlets, heat pump, etc.)
  • 250 and 500 gallon tank must be 10’ from a building, structure, source of ignition and the property line.
  • Customer is responsible for digging the trench for any u/g line.  Trench must be 18” deep if not driven over, 24” deep if driven over.
  • ½” u/g line is charged at $1.15/ft for anything over 25’.  All other u/g line must be quoted by installer during the site check.
  • Tank lease deferred for contractors until home sells.