9 best gas holders

Gas tank is a reservoir for storing and supplying gas. Inside the chemical can be in gaseous or liquid form. Such vessels are used in private homes, gas stations and in industry. From them you can apply propane-butane and other mixtures to the stove for food preparation, heating boiler or factory installations operating from liquefied blue fuel. This is the best option in places where there is no gas pipeline. We have prepared a rating of the best gas-holders, compiled on the basis of the analysis of product characteristics by our experts. We also took into account user feedback on a particular manufacturer. The material will help you choose a gas tank for specific tasks and not regret the money spent.

Types of gas-holders

Before considering the ranking of the best models, let's look at the varieties of gas tanks to understand the features of the equipment and the benefits of configurations. Gas-holders of all types are intended for:

1. storage and supply of blue fuel;
2. gas distribution between consumers;
3. measurement of the consumed volume;
4. maintaining the desired pressure in the tank.

But individually, the equipment differs in the principle of operation, position in space and type of installation.

Volume parameters

There are gas tanks with variable volume inside and constant. The first allows you to dial a small amount of gas (pressure close to atmospheric), and as it consumes, the inner chamber is reduced due to the lowering lid. For this, instead of the rigid upper part of the tank, a large piston or a water dome is used. Vessels with a constant volume have rigid walls, up to 12 mm thick, which allows pumping a large amount of propane-butane or other mixtures into them.

Position in space

Still gas holders from our rating are divided into vertical and horizontal. In both cases, these are cylindrical containers, but with a vertical installation the vessel will take up less space on the site. The disadvantage of this form is the reduced area of ​​evaporation, as a result of which in winter it will be necessary to heat the fuel so that it will better flow to the devices-consumers. Horizontal gas-holders do not have such problems, since they have a lot of space for evaporation of liquid contents. But for the installation of such a vessel will have to allocate enough space.

Installation method

Gas holders differ from our rating and by the method of installation. Underground models require more installation costs (dig a ditch, pour a sand cushion, lower the container with a crane, fill it and create a blind area). But this ensures the preservation of blue fuel in the liquid phase even in the most severe frosts. Another advantage is increased safety, since if leakage occurs, propane, which is heavier than air, will go to the ground. Land gas tanks are easier to install, but in winter in cold regions additional gas heating may be required. Still such models are considered more dangerous.

Possibility of transportation

Some gas tanks are equipped with a chassis that allows you to transport them as a trailer, attaching to the car. This is applied by repair services.Mobile installation easily changes the location, but usually has a small capacity and needs to be heated during the cold season.

How to choose a gas tank

Understanding the design features of the gas tank, note what to look for when choosing:

1. Volume. For food preparation, a small 100-500 l bottle is sufficient. If home heating is required, then use a reservoir of 1000-20000 l. Large capacity, accommodating 20,000-50000 liters of fuel, is used only for cottage villages or in industry.
2. Land area. If the land near the object is small, then it is advisable to purchase a vertical gas-holder. But then you should think about additional heating, accelerating evaporation. When the installation area is not limited by anything, the horizontal vessel is more optimal.
3. Temperature in the region. In warm regions, it suffices to pour the foundation and place the gas tank above the ground. It is cheap and efficient. Residents of cold regions are better off immediately to spend on underground installation, which will ensure year-round gas supply and eliminate the need to warm up the contents of the tank.

How to fill the gas tank

1. The gas tank can be refilled by people who have received special training and have a certificate. To do this, invite a certified service that delivers propane in tanks by car. To fill a stationary tank, you need to provide access to it - the maximum length of the hose of the tanker is 40 m. Connection to the inlet of the gas-holder is made only with a steel yoke, no improvised structures are allowed.
2. The procedure lasts 30-60 minutes. Allowed to fill up to 85% of the capacity, and leave the rest for evaporation. Refueling is carried out only in the daytime. The tank on the chassis is blocked "shoes" and be sure to ground. The employee must wear personal protective equipment.
3. Calculation for refueling is carried out on the counter installed on the automobile tank. In the domestic sphere it is better to prepare cash. Refueling of industrial facilities often allows cashless settlement of the details, in a pre-made contract.
4. Transfer of propane from the tank to the gas tank is carried out using a pump, compressor or by heating, to increase the pressure from evaporation. For heating is better to fill the gas in the fall. If the use of the cylinder occurs year-round and its volume allows, then refueling is performed at the end of winter, when propane is a little cheaper. With small vessels (50-200 liters), loading onto a vehicle and self-transportation to a filling station is allowed.

Ranking of the best gas holders

Understanding the basic parameters of the choice, let's move on to the rating of the best gas holders. Top 9 will show proven products with optimal performance.

Nomination	a place	Name of product	rating
Ranking of the best gas holders	1	VPS	5.0
	2	Tosto Serbatoi	4.9
	3	City gas	4.8
	4	Antonio Merloni	4.7
	5	Fas	4.6
	6	Deltagaz	4.5
	7	Kadatec	4.4
	8	Chemet	4.3
	9	Bear	4.2

VPS

Rating: 5.0

In the first place is the ranking of the best products from the Czech manufacturer VPS. The company produces gas tanks only in a horizontal configuration. There are five options in the catalog in terms of volume from 2,700 to 10,000 liters, which is suitable for organizing the heating of a private house, ranging from 50 to 550 m². This is enough to provide the necessary fuel reserve boiler, with a capacity of 25-85 kW. Most tanks are designed to operate at temperatures from -40 to +40 degrees, and only a small model of 2700 liters needs additional warming or heating in winter, since the gas in it freezes at -20º C.

Our experts awarded the product first place in the rating due to increased protection against cracks. To do this, each gas tank is tested by a flaw detector. At the manufacturing stage, the vessel is heat treated to 650 degrees to relieve residual stresses. All this allows to withstand pressure up to 15.6 bar, which users like in reviews.The final corrosion protection is provided by Ilaepox epoxy coating; therefore, the balloon can be instilled into the ground without additional treatment.

Tosto Serbatoi

Rating: 4.9

The second place in the ranking is taken by products from Tosto Serbatoi. The Italian manufacturer produces gas holders under the brand Amico. The vessels are made of plastic that can withstand loads of up to 1000 kg per m². This protects the material from corrosion when stored in moist soil. To strengthen the design used a complex system of shells. The kit already comes safety equipment, valves and gas extraction valves on two phases (steam and liquid). Owners in reviews like a double gas gauge - one is placed directly on the tank, and the second (electronic) is held in the room and duplicates the readings.

In our opinion, the product has earned a place in the rating due to the additional reinforcement of the walls of the tank, which makes it easy to transfer the pressure of the soil. Gas holder protected profile tube, welded around the circumference of the cylinder. Between the stiffeners are connected by vertical bridges, which increase the strength of the structure. This allows you to bury the vessel near the road in the yard, which not only people walk, but also drive cars.

City gas

Rating: 4.8

The third place in the rating belongs to a product from a Bulgarian manufacturer that manufactures gas holders for surface and underground installations. In this regard, in the catalog there are models with high necks, convenient for servicing the tank under the ground, with high nozzles, when the tank is partially buried and with low necks for outdoor installation. A special feature of the Bulgarian brand gas holders is a solid cylindrical body, which has three weld seams in the construction. The walls on the outside are additionally treated with a polymer epoxy compound, so the company is not afraid to give a guarantee on goods up to 30 years, which customers like in reviews. But to preserve the guarantee, regular maintenance of equipment by certified services is required, with works recorded in the passport.

We added a gas tank to the top rating due to the presence of additional sensors controlling the excess fluid placed in the selection valves. This increases operational safety and stops the flow in case of supply failure.

Antonio Merloni

Rating: 4.7

The fourth place in the rating belongs to another Italian company producing a large range of gas-holders. The catalog contains cylinders with underground and surface location, vertical and horizontal. By volume, units from 1000 to 5000 liters are produced. Thanks to the largest gasholder, it will be possible to organize heating in a house of 350 m². Buyers in the reviews like that the manufacturer supplies vessels with a concrete base (for vertical models). The kit includes a polymer bag and anode-cathode protection.

Our experts included Antonio Merloni gas holders in the rating due to the increased attention of the manufacturer to the tightness of the necks. On all tanks, the niche contour is thoroughly welded and has a solid top cover that prevents precipitation from entering the gearbox and sensors. Even the brand has the largest number of modifications of tanks according to the method of installation and position in space.

Fas

Rating: 4.6

The gas holder from the domestic manufacturer FasKhimMash is on the fifth place in the rating. The company produces vessels with surface and underground location. To protect the metal from corrosion, an epoxy compound is applied, which is applied by hot airless spray technology. In this case, the components are supplied separately, and not mixed, which makes the type of coating especially reinforced. The tanks are equipped with angle valves, control tubes, pressure gauges and mechanical levels.

We placed the gas tank in the rating due to the presence of a high manhole of 800 mm, which allows us to deeply bury the tank for increased safety. Such a vessel can be installed near the living room or even in an institution for heating. This manufacturer also has a special model of a gas-holder with double metal walls, which is popular at gas stations in Russia. FAS is also the leader in the assortment of cylinder volumes provided, where there is a range from 2.7 to 25 m³.

Deltagaz

Rating: 4.5

The gas holder from the German brand, which is produced at production facilities in Germany and the Czech Republic, is in sixth place in the ranking. The company has been producing gas storage tanks for more than 20 years; therefore, it has gained sufficient experience and offers very high-quality and reliable products. A distinctive sign of the product is the yellow color of the gas tank body, which helps to safely transport the dimensional structure and not damage it accidentally, during the earthworks near the installation site. The capacity of the cylinder can be from 2.7 to 100 m³. All types of gas tanks are provided with powerful legs, with ready-made holes for mounting. Owners like compact eyes, which do not spoil the appearance of the goods at ground location.

We placed the gas tank in the ranking of the best due to the possibility of installing valves and a group of valves both from the edge of the tank and in the middle. This is a rare solution that has almost no analogues among competitors, but this design is more convenient for maintenance. Still this type of gas-holders is in the lead in a rating on volume in 100000 l.

Kadatec

Rating: 4.4

This ranking is given to a Czech product under the Kadatec brand. Gas-holder is known for its bright green color. The vessel is supplied with all certificates for use in residential buildings, office buildings, gas stations. All welds are subjected to X-ray transmission for pores, crevices and lack of penetration.To protect the fittings and devices from precipitation, the goods are completed with plastic caps of the nets of non-freezing polymer, which are praised by users in the reviews. During the test, tests are carried out with a pressure of 25 bar, ensuring safe operation at a standard 15 bar.

According to our experts, the product is worthy of a place in the rating due to increased protection against corrosion and high structural strength. The cylindrical part is connected to the spherical ends of the two annular seams performed overlap, which increases rigidity. The surface is treated with epoxy-based polymer, 1 mm thick, which exceeds the performance of competitors. The thick coating not only protects the metal from rust, but also expands the temperature of operation of the cylinder to + 45º C.

Chemet

Rating: 4.3

This place was ranked by goods from the Polish manufacturer Chemet. The gas-holder is produced with a standard diameter of 1250 mm and in three versions along the length - 4300, 5850 and 7850 mm, which determines the capacity of the vessel: 4122, 5440 and 7820 l. Painted tank in dark green. Produce gas tanks from low carbon steel, which is degassed by vacuum. Due to this, the cylinder is well tolerated by shocks and has a low corrosion spread. The epoxy layer is applied hot to increase the protection of the steel. Chemet is one of the few who gives a 40-year guarantee for gas storage modules.

The experts put the goods in the rating due to the particularly reliable valves and safety valves, which have positive customer reviews. The Polish manufacturer produces only cylinders itself, and sets the equipment from the American brand Rego, which increases the service life of the valves and the gearbox. Even if moisture gets into the neck, the equipment will not deteriorate.

Bear

Rating: 4.2

The last place in the rating is given to goods from domestic producers. Products manufactured in the city of Klim, Moscow region. Gas tanks are available from 2200 to 14200 liters. The cylinders are painted in a dark blue color with a protective epoxy layer and bear the company logo of the bear under the roof of the house. The design is welded from steel, with a section of 10 mm. Estimated number of refills is 1000 cycles. All installations are designed for underground installation, saving space in the yard. Buyers in the reviews like the price of the gasholder, which is much lower than the imported counterparts.

We included the capacity in the rating due to endurance. Although the warranty on it is given for 35 years, but in practice the gas tank holder can last up to 50-60 years. He also has a particularly durable neck, made with embossed walls that can withstand the increased pressure from the displaced soil. The strength of the gas tank is provided by the shells, which can be up to 8 units, depending on the length of the tank.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.