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ilvtravln
Explorer II
Dec 05, 2020

Propane tanks 10 years old, what is best choice ???

Hi, My propane tanks on 5er are 10 years old, do I leave them as is, replace them, recertify them or what, not sure, not having any problems with them, where we go camping often they never check the d...
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allen8106
Explorer
Dec 06, 2020
Propane tanks are good for 12 years from date of first certification (aka manufacture) then must be re-certified every 5 years.

If you have the standard 20# gas grill size then just exchange them. If you have the 30# size then I'm not aware of an exchange program for them so likely you'll have to get them re-certified or buy new ones. Recertification is like $10-$12.

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