Propane tank recertification
I Recently started looking for a company that will recertify my propane tanks on my lance truck camper but I cannot find one place that will recertify them I assume it’s because it’s in their best in...
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Kayteg1 wrote:
I ask propane seller in Las Vegas and they directed me to American Gas for re-certification.
The horizontal cylinders with gauge I have sell for about $300 new, so recert is worth it, even doing it last time in California, I paid $25 if not more.
To my understanding, most upright tanks are under DOT regulations and have an expiration date on them, usually every 10 years before re-certification is required.
Horizontal tanks are regulated under ASME guidelines and normally have no certification expiration date.
I believe the difference goes back to how the tank was manufactured, meaning DOT require less 'thickness' of the tank metal while ASME tanks are built with thicker metal, thus fall under different guidelines.
Someone with more experience than I will chime in, so stand by for more information.
Lakeside
