old propane tanks
I have two 20 pound propane tanks which have a mfg date of 1995, both tanks have the new style valve so I would believe they have been re-certified but I don't know where the re-certification date wou...
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Francesca Knowles wrote:
My recertified tanks have a sticker pasted on there by the recertifier. Costs five bucks a tank, and has to be done every few years. Nothing much to the process- they inspect for valve soundness and rust etc.
It's against my principles to get into that long-term trade off relationship with Blue Rhino.(Principle being I don't like to get taken).
I have a tank that is 23 years old that has been recertified twice. Just a sticker was added with next time due in 2015. 12 years from mfg date then 10 years then 5 years I think is the timing. Just a simple visual inspection and I was charged $5 the first time but nothing the 2nd time. The big thing they look at is how rusty the tank is and appearance at the seams. Randu
