On Thu, 25 Sep 2003 23:57:37 -0400, "Betsy" -0 wrote:

x-Not necessarily. If the generator is sited outside as the
propane canisters x-will be, you may be in for a surprise. Lots
of people here in Baltimore x-have contaminated houses, wells, &
local waterways due to propane tanks that x-broke loose & floated
away.

I think you are mistaking fuel oil tanks for propane tanks.