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All-Purpose OWF Discussions => General Outdoor Furnace Discussion => Topic started by: cmbb on June 11, 2012, 05:00:39 PM

Title: Storage at higher elevation than boiler??
Post by: cmbb on June 11, 2012, 05:00:39 PM

Would it be feasible to have my storage, 1000gals, higher than my boiler?

It would be easier to set up my storage this way due to lack of space in my basement for the propane tanks. It would be much easier to install the tanks in an outbuilding close to the house and boiler. Iit is approx. 10 feet higher than my boiler? What issues would I be creating by doing this?

Title: Re: Storage at higher elevation than boiler??
Post by: RSI on June 11, 2012, 10:46:13 PM

Are you running open or pressurized system? If open and you get a leak at the tank it will drain out the boiler overflow.

Title: Re: Storage at higher elevation than boiler??
Post by: cmbb on June 12, 2012, 03:17:04 AM

Pressurized

Title: Re: Storage at higher elevation than boiler??
Post by: RSI on June 12, 2012, 06:13:02 AM

The it shouldn't make any difference.

Title: Re: Storage at higher elevation than boiler??
Post by: cmbb on June 12, 2012, 01:22:59 PM

Thank you.

 I most likely will not go with it outside. But if I can't get the right tanks I will have to.

Title: Re: Storage at higher elevation than boiler??
Post by: RSI on June 12, 2012, 01:36:17 PM

There will be a little less pressure in the upper tank. Probably about 4.5 psi less at 10'

Title: Re: Storage at higher elevation than boiler??
Post by: cmbb on June 13, 2012, 03:19:40 AM

Thank You!