Propane tank age out, refurbish or replace?
My 30# tanks have aged out and my dealer won't refill them. Should I just have them re-certified or replaced? Any estimates on the cost of having them up graded (12 years old). If I elect to buy ne...
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CabinetmakerII wrote:KD4UPL wrote:
I vote for re certification. It should be cheaper and doesn't leave you needing to dispose of what are likely 2 perfectly functional old tanks.
Or, just find a dealer who will refill them anyway. I've found, on my 20# tanks, that less than 10% of the time does anyone ever look at the date. I've used "expired" tanks for years. You just need to know where to get them filled.
If the place you are getting your "Expired" refilled is ever caught by the authorities they will loose there license to dispense propane and could be fined for doing so. If they are not checking the tanks, shame on them. Why would you take the chance on an outdated tank just to save a few bucks.
Because there is nothing wrong with those outdated tanks. It's just another money grab.
I have a couple of 100 pound cylinders here on the farm that are from the 50's. I refill them myself out of my home tank. As long as they are not rusty they are fine. When was the last time you heard of a propane tank just blowing up at random ?? I bet you never have.
