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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I did a google search for "Propane cylinder recertification" and found this:
"DOT 4-series propane cylinders must be requalified following their manufacture date every 5 or 10 years.
» If no requalification date is present, 10-years from the date of manufacture. » If requalification was completed by the “Volumetric Expansion” method, as indicated by a valid RIN holder’s requalification mark, 10-years after that date. » If requalification was completed by the “Proof-Pressure” method, as indicated by a valid RIN holder’s requalification mark followed by an “S” 10-years after that date. » If requalification was completed by the “External Visual” method, as indicated by a valid RIN or VIN holder’s requalification mark followed by an “E” 5-years after that date."
I have never had a cylinder (no, they are not "tanks") requalified by either 10 year method, so I have no idea of the cost, but I bet it is expensive!
I have had 20 lb. cylinders recertified by visual inspection at the local propane distributor. IIRC, it cost $5. They did not stamp the collar, they just put a dated sticker on it, then filled it. There has never been a problem since.
"DOT 4-series propane cylinders must be requalified following their manufacture date every 5 or 10 years.
» If no requalification date is present, 10-years from the date of manufacture. » If requalification was completed by the “Volumetric Expansion” method, as indicated by a valid RIN holder’s requalification mark, 10-years after that date. » If requalification was completed by the “Proof-Pressure” method, as indicated by a valid RIN holder’s requalification mark followed by an “S” 10-years after that date. » If requalification was completed by the “External Visual” method, as indicated by a valid RIN or VIN holder’s requalification mark followed by an “E” 5-years after that date."
I have never had a cylinder (no, they are not "tanks") requalified by either 10 year method, so I have no idea of the cost, but I bet it is expensive!
I have had 20 lb. cylinders recertified by visual inspection at the local propane distributor. IIRC, it cost $5. They did not stamp the collar, they just put a dated sticker on it, then filled it. There has never been a problem since.
