Quick answer
An underground propane tank is buried on your property, leaving only a small access dome visible. It saves space, looks better, and is more protected. Tropigas installs it to NFPA 58 code, and for the home the purchase includes a free installation design. The property evaluation is free. Call 787-641-8002.
Tropigas de Puerto Rico is a propane distributor with more than 60 years of history and 23 plants across the island that designs and installs underground tanks for homes and businesses. An underground tank is the choice when you want a clear yard and a discreet installation, without giving up capacity or safety.
- What it is
- Buried tank, only the access dome stays visible
- Advantages
- Saves space, better looks, more protected from the environment
- Common sizes
- Horizontal 250, 500, and 1,000+ gallons
- Standard
- Installation to NFPA 58 and 54, with corrosion protection
- For the home
- Tank is sold with a free installation design
- Phone
- 787-641-8002
Why choose an underground tank?
An underground tank frees up the yard and disappears from the landscape: only a small access dome stays visible for refills and inspection. It is the preferred option when space is limited or when you want to protect the look of the property. Buried, the tank is also better shielded from sun, heat, and environmental impact.
Underground installation considerations in Puerto Rico
Burying a tank takes more planning than an aboveground one. In coastal areas and where the water table is high, the tank must be anchored correctly to keep it from floating, and protected against corrosion with the right coating and protection. Location, depth, and safety clearances are set to NFPA 58 code. That is why the installation design is done by an NFPA certified technician who evaluates your ground before any digging.
How an underground tank is installed
- Free property evaluation by an NFPA certified technician and installation design.
- Excavation of the area sized to the tank and NFPA 58 clearances.
- Placement and anchoring of the tank, with corrosion protection.
- Gas line connection, safety testing, and backfill, leaving only the access dome visible.
- Service activation and delivery schedule.
Sizes and what it is for
Underground installs commonly use horizontal tanks of 250, 500, and 1,000 or more gallons, depending on the home's or business's consumption (cooking, water heating, dryer, backup generator, or commercial processes). During the evaluation we calculate the right size and confirm whether the ground is suitable for an underground tank.
Buying the underground tank for your home
For the home, Tropigas sells the tank and the purchase includes a free installation design, including the underground design. You own the equipment. Rental exists for commercial and industrial use only. Call 787-641-8002 to schedule your free evaluation.
Free evaluation, no commitment, NFPA certified technicians. Back to Propane Tank Services or call 787-641-8002 to begin.
Frequently asked questions about underground tank installation
Ing. Rodolfo Leo Quiñones
Operations, Sales and Export Manager, Tropigas de Puerto Rico
Expert in propane energy systems, NFPA compliance, and industrial gas logistics in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
