Why Most Fire Tables Can't Hide the Propane Tank (And How Ours Does)

One of the most common questions we get is about propane tank placement. Most fire tables on the market can't fully conceal the tank - it’s cheaper to have the tank sit off to the side, connected by a rubber hose running underneath the table. Some manufacturers offer optional side tables to at least keep things tidy, but you're still stepping over a hose.

We've heard from a lot of customers who bought a low-profile concrete table elsewhere and only realized after delivery that the tank lives beside the table, not inside it. It's an easy thing to miss in product photos.

How We Handle It - Horizontal Propane Tanks

We use a horizontal propane tank mounted low to the ground, which lets us get our table height down to 17 inches - lower than most competitors, who typically bottom out around 18 inches. A built-in drawer slides the tank in and out cleanly, no hose to step over, no tank sitting exposed on the patio. It's a small thing that makes a huge difference, especially if you're using the table at markets or outdoor events where you're moving it around.

The So Cal Collection

Our SoCal collection includes an optional sliding drawer for the tank as well. We also offer vertical tank configurations - they're compact and easy to swap out - but the tradeoff is that the tank sits on the ground, which limits how low the table can go.

Before You Buy: Refilling a Horizontal Tank

This is worth knowing upfront: horizontal tanks can't be swapped at a hardware store the way vertical tanks can. You need a dedicated refueling station to refill them. If you're in a walkable urban area where propane stations are hard to come by, that's something to factor in.