Propane Tank Refilling Denied
Today we were turned away by the propane attendant at Camping World because our tanks are over 12 years old. Since reading that Canada filling stations do not always honor re-certified tanks, and the ...
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Old-Biscuit wrote:
DOT requirement for re-qualification WAS 12 years for 'portable cylinders'
That re-qualification WAS changed at beginning of this year to 10 years after date of mfg.
The MOST common re-qualification is a 'visual' inspection (condition of cylinder, has OPD valve etc)
Visual re-qualification is good for 5 years,,,,,,then another visual/another 5 tears etc
Visual Inspections costs: Free with refill at some places......$35/$40 at other places (no set price guide)
ALL portable cylinders (4#-40#) manufactured since 1998 HAVE OPD valves
By 2002 ALL cylinders would have been re-qualified and new OPD valves installed
Cheaper to have 're-qualification' done then buying new cylinders.
Cylinders can be 40+ years old and still in service
No reason to buy new unless cylinder has been damaged....dented, rusting thru, fire damaged etc.
I think the 10 year rule has been put on a temporary hold.
At least that is the way I read it at this industry website.DOT Halts 10-Year Cylinder Requalification Enforcement 3-17-2017
