LPG is stored as a liquid under pressure in a steel tank installed at your property - either above-ground or underground. As gas is drawn off at the top, the liquid vaporises and travels through a regulator that reduces the pressure to safe operating levels before entering your property's gas pipework. Your boiler, hob, fire and other appliances then operate exactly as they would on mains gas. BATA refills your tank by connecting a tanker to the fill point and pumping in fresh LPG under pressure.

Tank size depends on your property size, insulation level, number of occupants, and the appliances connected to LPG. For a typical detached house using LPG for heating, hot water and cooking, a 1,000-litre (47kg equivalent) bulk tank is often the starting point, while larger properties with higher consumption may need a 1,700–2,700 litre tank. BATA will assess your requirements during a free site visit and recommend the appropriate tank size and location before any installation.

Yes - LPG has an excellent safety record when properly installed and maintained. It is stored in tanks designed and tested to rigorous international standards. LPG is heavier than air, so in the event of a leak it disperses at low level rather than accumulating overhead. Tanks installed by BATA conform to all UKLPG Codes of Practice, are installed at required safety distances from buildings and boundaries, and are fitted with safety relief valves. Our Gas Safe registered engineers ensure all pipework and appliances are correctly installed and leak-tested.

Yes - many homeowners switch from oil to LPG for a variety of reasons including appliance preference, reliability, or the availability of modern condensing LPG boilers. A fuel conversion involves replacing your boiler with an LPG-compatible unit, installing an LPG storage tank, and converting or replacing your burner. Our heating engineers can survey your existing system and advise on the most cost-effective conversion approach. Contact us to discuss whether a fuel switch makes sense for your property and lifestyle.

If you have a tank installed by BATA and wish to change supplier, contact our fuel team to discuss your options. Supply agreements typically have a minimum term and notice provisions. If you decide to change, the outgoing supplier's tank will need to be removed and a new tank installed by your new supplier - this involves some inconvenience and potentially some cost depending on the terms of your agreement. Many customers find that the combination of BATA's local service, competitive pricing and reliable delivery removes the need to change.