Propane Refill
How do you refill your propane tank? Do you have to go to a special refill place or do you pull out the tank?
Forum Discussion
cbr46 wrote:
What I didn't catch was a 12 yr old rust covered propane tank. No one will fill it because of the date and excessive rust (original cert runs 12 yrs). Looks like you're covered but (as I understand it) a tank re-certification lasts 5 yrs not another 12. No big deal if you keep it clean. New tank is $500 + labor. Ouch . . .
Best,
- bob
You've made these statements in other posts and info was provided in hopes of correcting your misunderstanding.
Propane TANKS do not have recertification requirements.
They fall under ASME/NFPA Codes.
They only need to be replaced when dented, crushed or been in a fire.
Surface rust can be wire brushed off and tank repainted. Does not need to be replaced or recertified.
Propane Cylinders have the recertification requirements 12 yrs. after the mfg. date stamped in collar and then 5 yrs. after that.
They fall under DOT
TANKS in MHs do not.
