Plastic or PVC lines are prohibited as they may come apart at the seams during a tank filling activity. Some plastic lines can shatter or break in extremely cold weather. Improper venting can place excessive stress on tank seams and piping. The vent alarm prevents over filling and is recommended for both underground and above ground tanks. It should be mounted at the top of the tank at the vent pipe opening.
Loose gauges can cause spills during tank fill operations.
A standard 275-gallon tank with an average capacity of 260 gallons weighs about 2000 lbs. Placed on wood or dirt the tank is likely to tip and spill. Some of the links go to documents that are in pdf format. Click on if you need a reader to read .