
Propane tank enclosure pedestal: a concrete cube with a vented stainless door for the tank
The Outdoor Plus propane tank enclosure pedestal holds a propane tank under a fire bowl. This 16 inch square pedestal stands 21 inches tall, made in the USA from glass fiber reinforced concrete in 18 colors. Its front 14 by 16 inch brushed stainless door swings open, with slotted vents and a latch, for tank changes without lifting the bowl or a lid.
The bowl is not included; place any of the maker’s fire bowls, fire and water bowls, or torches on top, running the hose up through the pedestal. Hiding a tank beside the fire? Try the propane tank enclosure with a lift-off lid. The propane tank enclosure pedestal ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
FAQ
Where does the propane tank actually go with this pedestal?
Inside it — the 16 by 16-inch concrete column is hollow, swallowing a standard 20-pound LP tank so your fire bowl sits overhead with no tank in sight. The 14 by 16-inch access door on the side handles hookups and swaps without lifting anything off the top.
What are the pedestal’s dimensions?
16 inches wide, 16 inches long, 21 inches tall — SKU OPT-GFRCSTAND — with a 14 by 16-inch access door in one face. That height puts a bowl’s rim at a natural display level while keeping the whole silhouette compact enough for patios and pool decks.
Is a fire bowl included?
No — the spec is explicit: bowl not included. The pedestal is the stage; you pair it with the bowl of your choice, and TOP’s round gas bowls are the natural partners since their fuel line drops straight down into the enclosure to meet the tank.
How do tank swaps work day to day?
Through the access door: close the bowl’s valve, disconnect the regulator, slide the empty 20-pound tank out of the 14 by 16-inch opening and reverse with the fresh one. No dismounting the bowl, no tipping the pedestal — a two-minute errand instead of an engineering project.
What is the pedestal made of?
Glass fiber reinforced concrete — the GFRC in OPT-GFRCSTAND. Concrete cast with embedded glass fiber carries the mass and presence of poured concrete at a fraction of its weight, so the pedestal moves into place without machinery yet reads as solid masonry.
Which bowls pair well on a 16-inch pedestal?
Bowls whose base sits securely on the 16 by 16-inch top — many of TOP’s round gas designs are built for exactly this pairing. Browse the fire bowl range with base diameter in mind, and we can confirm fit for a specific model before you order.
Does the enclosed tank need ventilation?
LP enclosures should never be sealed tight — the door opening and the design’s clearances keep air moving around the tank, and your installer will confirm the setup meets local LP-storage rules. Keep the door accessible, the regulator reachable, and the hose run protected from the bowl’s heat.