Expired Propane Tanks
So I went to fill up our two 7 gallon propane tanks and the guy points out the date(04 02)stamped into the handle and says after 12 years they are expired. The guy still filled them because he said th...
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ScottG wrote:Iraqvet05 wrote:ford truck guy wrote:
If they are older and still in perfect shape , they should not be refilling them if they do not have the OPD valve...
Snippet from "propane 101" site -
OPD stands for "overfilling prevention device" or "overfill protection device" and is required on all 4 to 40 pound DOT cylinders in vapor service..
I believe all tanks manufactured after October 1998 are required to have the OPD. The OPs tanks should have the OPD but are now beyond their 12 year date which would mandate a safety inspection and recertification sticker. Inspection info here
That's my situation. My tanks will 12 y/o in July but they have the OPD and are no different than a new tank.
They're rust free and still look like new. Seems like such a waste to toss them.
I went with a friend to town (Mt Vernon) and he stopped at Skagit Farmers Supply to refill a 20 lb tank. Guy said it need to be recert'd. 5 bucks and a sticker! Then he filled it! It's a bit of a scam! He looked at it and said it was fine! Chris
