On-board propane tank refill
I have a 20 Gallon propane tank welded to the frame. I have had this tank refilled dozens of times over the last 10 years. Today, the propane truck refused to refill the tank, citing some fuzzy DOT ru...
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CharlesinGA wrote:Old-Biscuit wrote:
So much confusion........
(DOT 'considered' 12 yr rule change to 10 yr BUT it never was implemented and was HALTED ------DOT 10 year rule HALTED)
From what I read in the link you posted, the rule is actually in place, just that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the Department of Transportation (DOT) will not take enforcement action against the requalification of DOT-specification cylinders by volumetric testing according to a 12-year period.
It would be best to adhere to the 10 year rule, as implementation in the future could make a tank instantly unusable, depending on when it was last inspected.
Charles
From the link.....
PHMSA formally accepted NPGA's Petition for Rulemaking to return the cylinder requalification period to 12 years,
12 year rule remains intact.
Bottom line......
Propane cylinders have to be requalified 12 Yrs after date pf mfg. stamped on collar
7 yrs 'proof pressure' test (if one wants)
OR
5 yrs visual inspection can be done,,,,,,every 5 yrs
Rule change is NOT a rule change until Federal Registration was has not occurred
