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You should put a paver brick or something similar under the tank to prevent moisture from the ground causing the tank to rust.

Actually, even concrete pavers will allow some moisture through so some kind of plastic blocks would be the best long term solution.

Three or four half inch long pieces of PVC pipe on edge would be great as "feet" under the tank and would be quick, cheap and easy.

I have to second the idea of locating the tank ten feet or more from any open basement window. Propane sinks and will 'pool' down in the basement until it gets to the pilot light on the water heater or the furnace and insurance won't cover the resulting damage.

You can get any kind of plastic yard box to put the tank in to keep the little hands and critters away from it.
Just make sure the box has openings in the bottom.

Also you can keep the sun off the hose by just running the hose inside some PVC pipes.


What has been said about the 10 foot distance from exhaust venting and make-up air inlet is the minimum.

You could just run your exhaust duct work outside an extra 10 or 15 feet and that would allow you to use the same window to get the exhaust outside and bring in fresh air.

You will want to put a screen or cap of some kind on it to keep the critters out.

Stay safe and think it all through.
Every situation is unique but the good news is you only have to figure it out once for that situation.