Hi, My propane tanks on 5er are 10 years old, do I leave them as is, replace them, recertify them or what, not sure, not having any problems with them, where we go camping often they never check the date on them as they refill them, not even a scratch on the paint any input would be appreciated. Thanks

Recertification....Visual Inspection good for 5 yrs then repeat again and again and again1. Damage to the cylinder’s exterior including dents; bulges; cuts; or cracks on the cylinder’s surface,or to welds; and any evidence of physical abuse; fire; or heat damage.2. Detrimental rust, corrosion, or pitting on the cylinder, particularly on the bottom.3. Absence of/damage to a cylinder footring, cylinder neckring (collar), or valve cover.4. A leaking or defective valve or leaking or defective pressure relief device.Cheaper then buying NEW CylindersDepending on State/Location recert could be $7 up to $35 (rip off)Check your local area for a BULK Propane Vendor (Suburban, Ferrellgas, Amerigas etc) Tractor Supply may do it alsoRecert requirement WAS 12 yrs after date of MFG....legislation was passed/post-poned to change that to 10 yrs after MFG dateMany places use the 10 yr requirement

If you can get an easy and cheep re-certification that is fine. I just bought new 30# cylinders from Costco.com to be done with it.

Check the local propane vendors, I don't mean the cylinder swappers. One of them will do certifications and such. We got our tanks re-certified and since we got the tanks filled they didn't charge us for the service. No matter what it's cheaper than a new tanks.Where I worked we had gas cylinders dating back to WWI, yes one. Re-certified every 10 years and in fine shape.

agesilaus wrote:Where I worked we had gas cylinders dating back to WWI, yes one. Re-certified every 10 years and in fine shape.I wonder if the tanks built today will last that long :@

ilvtravln wrote:Hi, My propane tanks are 10 years old, do I leave them as is, replace them, recertify them or what, not sure, not having any problems with them, where we go camping often they never check the date on them as they refill them, any input would be appreciated. ThanksIt depends on the price to recertify the tanks or the cost of a new one. I just take my tanks in for an exchange but I choose a tank that is only a few years older. You might be RVing in a location where they will not fill your tank if out of date. It could be a roll of the dice:)

Propane tanks 10 years old, what is best choice ???

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Old-Biscuit
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Dec 05, 2020
Recertification....
Visual Inspection good for 5 yrs then repeat again and again and again

1. Damage to the cylinder’s exterior including dents; bulges; cuts; or cracks on the cylinder’s surface,
or to welds; and any evidence of physical abuse; fire; or heat damage.
2. Detrimental rust, corrosion, or pitting on the cylinder, particularly on the bottom.
3. Absence of/damage to a cylinder footring, cylinder neckring (collar), or valve cover.
4. A leaking or defective valve or leaking or defective pressure relief device.

Cheaper then buying NEW Cylinders
Depending on State/Location recert could be $7 up to $35 (rip off)

Check your local area for a BULK Propane Vendor (Suburban, Ferrellgas, Amerigas etc) Tractor Supply may do it also

Recert requirement WAS 12 yrs after date of MFG....legislation was passed/post-poned to change that to 10 yrs after MFG date
Many places use the 10 yr requirement

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Propane tanks 10 years old, what is best choice ???

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