LPG domestic tank earthing.

[fredrico]

Does an LPG tank serving a domestic property need earthing ? I was planning just to put a main earth bond onto pipe where it comes into property. But does the tank itself need earthing to prevent static electricity ?? Cheers.

 

[DPG]

Earth what you like brother.

Don't get this - am I being thick?? Daz

 

[Heroicc]

Don't get this - am I being thick?? Daz

Yeah..

 

[DPG]

Cool, thanks for clearing that up.

 

[Engineer54]

The bulk storage tank should ideally be earthed via a roded earth electrode!!

 

[ackbarthestar]

I think you need specific training to touch this stuff, that means registration and that the fire brigade need know who you are.....

It needs MPB inside the house
It needs a separate Earth Electrode
It needs an earthing point, usually a brass stud for the tanker to make an electrical connection to disperse static.
It does not need a PME export (you must decide what is the best route here)

This liquid gas is lethal, if it leaks it lays on the floor, its flash point percentage changes unlike natural gas and when it goes, it chases you around like Australian green crabs.
So beware and have the appropriate insurance. You have been warned !

 

[hotfingers]

10mm bond where comes into house mate,I lived out in the sticks for 10 yrs, same thing in my house... Job done..

 

[Engineer54]

So because that's all you did, that's the way to go is it??

 

[Engineer54]

I think you need specific training to touch this stuff, that means registration and that the fire brigade need know who you are.....

It needs MPB inside the house
It needs a separate Earth Electrode
It needs an earthing point, usually a brass stud for the tanker to make an electrical connection to disperse static.
It does not need a PME export (you must decide what is the best route here)

This liquid gas is lethal, if it leaks it lays on the floor, its flash point percentage changes unlike natural gas and when it goes, it chases you around like Australian green crabs.
So beware and have the appropriate insurance. You have been warned !

Yep, that about sums it up!! lol!!

The earthing point on the bulk storage tank will normally be provided by the tank manufacturer, as will the safety earth connection point.

 

[fredrico]

I aint touching the tank. I got a bit carried away on my first post. I am will bond gas pipe when it comes into the house. You ladies make me laugh.

 

[fredrico]

Thanks for your replies.

 

[chilliwilly]

Earth it as a NG installation and treat it like no other, at the end of the day its introducing an earth potential and so requires bonding. No need to contact the fire brigrade, possess special insurance, ACOPS, earth electrode, etc just to bond it. If there is no meter, then clamp it on the consumer side of the OPSO/UPSO regulator.