Older Propane Tanks
A good friend of mine stopped by yesterday with a "new to him" 1989 model Class C. It looks like the propane tank on his rig is not removable. The tank lays horizontal & has a different filling conn...
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Mounted TANKS (Motorhomes) are ASME/NFPA Jurisdiction and have NO inspection requirements
Replacement is needed if damaged by extreme rust, accident, fire
*It is recommended that relief valve be replaced after 10 years
Portable CYLINDERS are DOT Jurisdiction and have to be inspected/re-certified 12 years after date of mfg.
Re-cert can be a 'visual' inspection good for 5 yrs. then re-cert again
Replacement is needed if damaged by extreme rust, accident, fire
*It is recommended that relief valve be replaced after 10 years
Portable CYLINDERS are DOT Jurisdiction and have to be inspected/re-certified 12 years after date of mfg.
Re-cert can be a 'visual' inspection good for 5 yrs. then re-cert again
