Been told by 2 propane companies that a 120 gallon tank won't operate a heater properly. Can anyone explain this to me? My pool company seems to think it's no problem at all so I'm getting conflicting info.

Thanks

Very good explanation

I have seen liquid hit the burners in an industrial setting while on the unit. Not fun, but quite memorable.

Thank You! that makes sense actually and no one else has said that. If we are talking about it being warm enough, is there an advantage to burying a tank vs. above ground in Texas?

I haven't had any personal experience with underground, but seeing as the ground temp in most of Texas is 68 degrees +, I would think that would eliminate problems with vaporizing the fuel.

Also helps with aesthetics.

May I guess that what's afoot is this:
Our new 120 gal vertical above ground tank seemed perfect to fuel the smallest fireplace gas logs over a season BUT (at least this first year) it is addictive - as would swimming in a heated pool in cooler months will be.

Soooo we have had at least 3 refills this season thus far! (since I don't have to cart heavy tanks to refill points.)
Thinking a pool heater will eat more fuel, certainly if swimming in cooler months might be = too many refueling stops for the supplier, which could translate to your costs rising.

Agree the pool heating guys have no problems, IF the supplies don't run out.

I won't debate the underground vs above here, only to say that above ground easier to inspect = safer and fencing/evergreens are screening elements found every where be they for aesthesis or propane tanks.

Fun fact: propane is not perishable but pricing depends on demand/supply/weather/politics sooooo bigger tanks is better when serving a dedicated appliance .... HVAC, WH, generators, then perhaps swimming, fireplaces, BBQ, etc.

to heat your pool with propane 10 degrees would cost $200 ouch

4 gallons an hour/$5 a gallon

1 degree per hour