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from North Carolina's state website, though it seems reasonable for everywhere

DO store tanks this way:
  • Outdoors. Tanks containing propane, or that ever had propane in them, are to be stored outdoors.
  • Away from heat. Keep tanks away from heat sources. Try to keep them out of the sun.
  • Standing upright on its foot ring.*
  • With a plug in the valve outlet, if disconnected from its appliance or the gas line and if the valve has only internal, "backwards" threads.* (This applies only to older grill cylinders and larger, more than 60 pounds propane capacity, that do not have the Overfill Prevention Device.)
  • In an out-of-the-way area, especially if there are children who might knock a tank over.
Do NOT store tanks this way:
  • Indoors.*
  • Under the house, such as in a crawl space.*
  • Laying on its side or upside down.*
  • Under or beside a gas grill in operation, unless it is the tank in use. Keep spare tanks away from the grill.*
  • In the hot sun, especially beside a southern-facing masonry or dark wall.
  • Near a flame, fire, or other source of ignition.*
  • Where they can fall over or be pulled over.

* Indicates a requirement according to state law, which references the LP-Gas Code, standard NFPA 58, as published by the National Fire Protection Association.

www.ncagr.gov

Standards - Proper Storage of Propane Containers | NC Agriculture

www.ncagr.gov
 
LMichaels said:
Takes all the fun out
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I was all gung ho about having a tank for every grill. Now I am very Leary of it. Now that I have done that with the 6 grills that I have. What are you all's thoughts on that.
 
Can you make room for them in your refrigerator? Just kidding. They have a built-in pressure release valve if temperature exceeds 120°F. As long as you don't have an ignition source/open flame by your tank when/if it reaches that temperature you should be fine. At that temperature your pressure release valve will automatically discharge some of the gas pressure. This built-in safety feature will keep your tank from exploding.

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Propane Tank Risk of Rupture: At temperatures around 200°F (93°C) and above, there is a significant risk of tank failure. It's crucial to keep propane tanks away from direct heat sources or flames.

I don't think you're at risk of temperatures that high are you?
 
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