For those who are not aware, Propane tank expiration.

Pangaea Ron wrote:
I just exchanged 2 expired cylinders at a Blue Rhino kiosk.

x2. As long as 5 gallon tanks are ok, do that.

I just thought I would throw this one out there, sometimes we forget things as we get older. Yesterday when I reinstalled mine on the front I made sure nothing was rubbing. Something I did when I worked on aircraft....

Thanks for the info. I will check mine. If it is expired I will swap it out at the local gas station's propane exchange.

I also just do a propane fill exchange with mine when they are due.

coolmom

Good explanation.

I just exchanged 2 expired cylinders at a Blue Rhino kiosk. It's a great and reasonable priced option. A new tank empty tank at Costco is $26, and an exchanged and full tank is $18 at BR.

"Tanks" are not the same as "cylinders". The portable things on travel trailers & grills are correctly called "cylinders." They must be tested 12 yrs after the date of manufacture. The date of manufacture is stamped on the top outer ring. Subsequent re-testing depends on the first re-test method---it is either 5, 7, or 12 years.

Cylinders are regulated by DOT, because they are transported by commercial carriers while filled.

DOT requirements for propane cylinder testing

Permanently installed propane containers are correctly called "tanks." They are not regulated by DOT because they are filled in place, and thus are not transported by commercial carriers while filled. They are built to standards set by ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers). There is no re-testing required for tanks.

You should ALWAYS take a good look at your cylinders or tanks, plus connecting hoses, at least annually. Inspect the cylinders, tanks, and fittings for any obvious damage. Leak check the hoses and connections. Replace any thing that you think might have been damaged.

Propane is nothing to fool around with, for sure.

good reminder so that people Dont get caught out on the road and can't get a refill

Recertifing is basically they look it over and give you a sticker for a few bucks. Most times they will fill them anyway.

If they are BBQ tanks, just do the trade in and pick one with a new date.

or have them recertified at a propane dealer.