Lance Propane Tank Recertification
I guess this 1996 Lance camper has lasted way too long because I now need to get my REPLACEMENT propane tanks recertified before I can get them refilled. The original tanks had the old valves and I h...
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Reddog1 wrote:
Interesting. The Propane tank for my home was installed 25 years ago. It has never been tested or certified. I understand different agencies are involved, but I can't help but think one of them is in left field. I should add, my TC tanks are undercover, my residential tank is not.
Propane tank (at home) is a 'permanent' tank (even though it is movable) and is under ASME jurisdiction
Propane cylinders (4# to 40#) are 'portable' cylinders/bottles (not tanks) and are under DOT jurisdiction and require re-certs after 12 yrs. date of mfg. Re-cert can be visual inspection (5 yrs) or actual testing (7-12 yrs)
Horizontal.....
Depends on type/style.
Used as fuel source for forklifts etc. NO re-certs
RVs......DOT....re-certs
For those looking to 'date' their own cylinders. It's not just a date that is applied.
