The 100-lb tank which holds aproximately 25-gallons that you bought at Lowe's is about 1/4 of the size of the 100-gallon tank known as a Q tank. The Q tanks are about three times as wide and a little bit taller, and are a very popular size for homes that have say a Rinnai space heater, or a fireplace insert, and/or a propane kitchen stove. Q-tanks usually get set on three flat cement blocks and can be painted to blend in with a house.
Just like the Bell System dial telephones from the 1950's-60's-70's-80's, the Q tank is almost always, 99%, owned by the propane company and leased out to the homeowner, as opposed to belonging to the home owner. Is it possible to purchase a Q tank ....... not really....at least not locally here in central N.H. .....as far as I know.
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