could someone 'splain... Propane tank
Warriors,
Noted today my empty grill propane tank had a
"must be recertified" 12 years after born on dating
of Apr 99. Simple cipherin' indicates I am in violation
of Federal Statutes... the math did not seem to bother
Jose at the refill depot.
So, a couple observations... this felon tank appears to
my discriminating eye as new as the day I bought it....no
rust, clean as a whistle, all parts functional... it has
spent a sheltered life under cover in the hidden compartment
of the grill on the back patio... requiring just the occasional
massage to maintain Colgate White appearance.
So I wonder...
-what magically happens at 12 years ?
-how does one go about getting a tank recertified ?
-do they re-stamp the neck with new born on dating ?
-how does one go about getting rid of an old age tank ?
-does recertification cost more money ?
-does recertification buy me another 12 years ?
-am I going to blow the neighborhood up if I use it ?
-if it looks perfectly good, and functions appropriately...
why mess with success ?
-is there a penalty for extending the life cycle ?
-should I just shut up and go buy a new tank ?
Your gentleness in enlightening me is appreciated.
apologies for not using the "search" engine... as you can
tell I am inherently a lazy individual.
Have never tried that Rhino exchange service I've seen ...
might be time to give it a go.... and save some binary code.
Thanks
Charles
Noted today my empty grill propane tank had a
"must be recertified" 12 years after born on dating
of Apr 99. Simple cipherin' indicates I am in violation
of Federal Statutes... the math did not seem to bother
Jose at the refill depot.
So, a couple observations... this felon tank appears to
my discriminating eye as new as the day I bought it....no
rust, clean as a whistle, all parts functional... it has
spent a sheltered life under cover in the hidden compartment
of the grill on the back patio... requiring just the occasional
massage to maintain Colgate White appearance.
So I wonder...
-what magically happens at 12 years ?
-how does one go about getting a tank recertified ?
-do they re-stamp the neck with new born on dating ?
-how does one go about getting rid of an old age tank ?
-does recertification cost more money ?
-does recertification buy me another 12 years ?
-am I going to blow the neighborhood up if I use it ?
-if it looks perfectly good, and functions appropriately...
why mess with success ?
-is there a penalty for extending the life cycle ?
-should I just shut up and go buy a new tank ?
Your gentleness in enlightening me is appreciated.
apologies for not using the "search" engine... as you can
tell I am inherently a lazy individual.
Have never tried that Rhino exchange service I've seen ...
might be time to give it a go.... and save some binary code.
Thanks
Charles
