Has anyone recertified a refillable propane tank recently

Hey there!
OP here,

Thank you everyone for the replies and advice much appreciated.
Sounds like the re-cert is reasonably simple.

The tank in question is a 9 gallon that looks close to new.

Around here we usually just trade the old tanks in and get new ones and the last time I did it it cost me $5 per tank (plus propane) and I got a brand new tank. Home Depot around here does it that way.

Recertification costs more than a new tank here anyhow, so that's a pretty good deal in my books.

I have never had one re-certed, as by the time I needed to have it re-certed,,,, I no longer owned the triailer it was mounted on.

But I've seen it done,, As one of the first responders said. A wholesale shop, the kind of propane dealer with a BIG tank farm and trucks that go out to the filling stations and campgrounds and so on.

That visual inspection,,, Is supposed to be done (in part) every time the tank is filled.. But they only stamp it when it's a re-cert technician doing the inspection for money. Just so you know.

(I was interneting in the family center the other week while a re-fill technician certification class was covering that topic)

Question: What happens when you mix the proper amount of propane with air and add a spark.

My answer: You land one county over.
(They were checking the exam so I did not give away anything save a sense of humor) Instructor... agreed.

I own a commercial propane dealer in California. I am not sure who is doing the "Re-Cert" on the cylinders for you but most fill stations are not authorized to do it. I do not do it because I do not want the liability. The first Re-Cert is visual and there should be no rust around the valve threads, discoloration of the valve and no dents in the cylinder. If there is then the is no good. If it is ok the cylinder must be re-stamped with a current inspection date. Many fill stations / locations just take it in the back, get the steel stamps out and there you go....

It is also important to have a proper " Hydro" done on the tank. These tanks fail all the time. Not so much as blow up but the valves fail and usually as they are setting in front of my business and I have to have a emergency call-out from Amerigas to come contain the gas or the fire dept.

If you take your tank to a location such as Amerigas, Proflame or one of the big boys or a welding supply they can do it and it will be done properly.

The exception to the rule are Marine side mount tanks.

I had a 5 year visual done at my RV dealer. $5 or so.

It so happens I refilled a 20 lb. bottle last week that is due for a new certification soon. I was quoted $5.00 for the certification.

I had 2 30 lb tanks done about 2 years ago at local propane dealer where I always get them filled. Since I am a regular, there was no charge and only took a few minutes per tank. Good for, I think, 7 more years?

the bulk dealer here did mine...not a big deal....I knew both mine were due...but being a regular customer of the LP supplier...i just gave him the bottles..he told me they needed recert...he did it no
questions asked...maybe a 5 min delay for each tank...not a biggie...so dont loose any sleep over them

You should contact a bulk propane supplier, not the usual retail outlets. They should be able to test and recertify, or at least tell you a place where it can be done.