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...
Forum Discussion
mobeewan wrote:Tvov wrote:
As others have posted, recertification only lasts 5 years I think? If you know you will be using the tanks for more than the next 5 years, I suggest getting a new one.
Why? I can get mine visually recertified two times at $5 each time for a total of $10. Both times are good for 5 years for a total of 10 years. $10 is a lot cheaper than buying a brand new one especially those smaller than 20 lbs that can cost as much as 30 lb cylinders.
I probably spoke too soon... I actually don't have any idea how propane tanks are certified. In the past it has just been easier for me to get new tanks.
The next time I go for a refill (which will be shortly, if we ever get out from under this china virus) I am going ask what is involved with recertification.
