What Is a Propane Tank Monitor?

Written on: February 6, 2023

Things You Should Know

Propane’s versatility means it can be used in and around the home in a variety of ways. Chances are you use propane for more than one thing in and around your Central Massachusetts or Southern New Hampshire home. Because of propane’s many applications, it is also available and used in a variety of quantities. Propane can be stored in cylinders small enough to be portable for use with your grill, outdoor heater or RV. Propane is also stored in large tanks (some aboveground some underground) for residential, commercial, and even industrial uses.

Brideau Energy offers our customers a variety of propane tank services. We install propane tanks and provide tank monitoring. If you’re in the market for a new propane tank, our team of experts can help you choose the right size tank for your home’s needs. If you’d prefer to lease your tank, we can take care of that as well. You won’t have to pay a lot of money for installation, and we’ll handle the maintenance and repairs.

At Brideau Energy, we make having a propane tank as easy as possible. Keep reading to learn more about propane tanks and the propane services we offer.

How Long Do Propane Tanks Last?

Aboveground propane tanks can last 30 years or longer. How long a specific tank lasts will also be determined by the tank’s size and how well it’s maintained.

Underground propane tanks can last anywhere between 20 to 30 years. How long a specific tank lasts will also be determined by what type of soil it’s in and how well it was installed.

What Sizes Do Propane Tanks Come In?

Propane tanks come in a variety of sizes to accommodate a variety of uses. The knowledgeable team at Brideau can help you determine which size is best for your household.

Here’s an overview of the different tank sizes Brideau Energy offers:

• 60-gallon tanks: Tanks of this size are ideal for small propane appliances such as a small propane space heater.
• 120-gallon tanks: Tanks of this size are not large enough for whole-house heating. But they are appropriate for homes that require a significant amount of propane for appliances like stoves, space heaters, clothes dryers, water heaters, and fireplaces.
• 320-gallon to 500-gallon tanks: Tanks of this size are appropriate for homes that use propane for whole-house heating in addition to propane appliances.
• 1,000-gallon tanks: Tanks of this size are most commonly used in commercial and industrial settings. However, they can be appropriate for large estates.

What Is Propane Tank Monitoring?

With a propane tank monitor in place, you don’t have to physically go check your propane tank’s level. You can have all the information you need on your phone or tablet. Brideau Energy recommends tank monitoring for all of our customers. With a wireless tank monitor, you’ll have peace of mind and save money because there’s virtually no chance you’ll experience a run-out. Having a tank monitor also removes the guesswork from scheduling your fuel deliveries.

Tank Monitoring Benefits

• Makes it easy to know when you need to order fuel.
• Provides “low tank” alerts.
• Saves you money and gives you peace of mind by ensuring you won’t have a run-out.

Choose Brideau

Brideau Energy offers complete propane tank services, including installation and tank monitoring, in Central Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. We also offer both automatic and will-call propane delivery. The choice is yours.

Contact Brideau Energy today to learn more about the propane tank services we offer.