Where to do a 30# propane exchange

[DeanRIowa]

Where would one exchange a 30# propane Rv tank, once expired?

I have done it many times over the years for my home 20# tanks, but never noticed any exchange for 30#. I have a few more years, but figured I should start looking out for a place.

thanks,
Dean

[Bipeflier]

With the "exchange" you might not get what you are paying for.

Lawsuit Underfilling Propane Tanks

[Dutch_12078]

sfpcservice wrote:
My tanks have been out of certification for years. No one ever bats an eye at refilling them.

As refillers get updated training for the new DOT certification rules, I wouldn't be surprised to see closer attention paid to the dates. I've had my 30# portable cylinder refilled three times in Florida recently, and the three different attendants all checked the date. The attendants at the refill station I use near our upstate NY cottage never check it.

[Old-Biscuit]

sfpcservice wrote:
My tanks have been out of certification for years. No one ever bats an eye at refilling them.

Your propane cylinders would have to have been mfg. prior to 2005 to be 'out of date' under 'old' DOT re-certification requirement as re-cert was 12 yrs after date of mfg.

NEW DOT Re-certification NOW 10 yrs after date of mfg. stamped on collar
(EFFECTIVE Jan. 23, 2017)

Visual inspection ----still good for 5 yrs
Proof Pressure Test...was good for 7 yrs---NOW good for 10 yrs
Volumetric Expansion Test...was good for 12 yrs---Now good for 10 yrs

So if your propane cylinders were mfg. prior to 2007 they ARE out of date

[rhagfo]

time2roll wrote:
Go to a real propane dealer and have the tank certified and filled as needed.
Forget the exchange racket.

X2!

I am looking at the local Propane dealer, $15 around here. Last time I filled the guy looked for a date, didn't find, but they should be due as in a 2005 5er.

[mobeewan]

I have gotten 20 lb and smaller cylinders recertified for $5 each at a supplier that also does rural home and business delivery.

I also buy ethanol free gas there.

I'll be going back to them when I need to recertify 2 of my 30 lb cylinders next year.

[Diesel_Camper]

My tanks have been out of certification for years. No one ever bats an eye at refilling them.

[time2roll]

Go to a real propane dealer and have the tank certified and filled as needed.
Forget the exchange racket.

[pira114]

Where I live, Amerigas will do a recertification (likely all you need), but if it fails, they'll give you new tanks the same size at a discounted rate. JS West propane will do a free replace, but I don't believe they're up in your area.

[RGar974417]

Best bet is a local propane supplier.

[Bionic_Man]

Around here, the local Rent-Alls sell propane and will re-certify a bottle. ACE will as well, if you find one that sells propane.

[2oldman]

No exchange I've seen does the bigger tanks. They will, however, take your outdated big one and give you a smaller one.

[downtheroad]

Amerigas.....propane supplier. They can re-cert. or direct you to someone.

[GoPackGo]

Best bet is to contact a propane supplier.

[DeanRIowa]

Dutch_12078 wrote:
I had one of my 30's recertified last fall. The refill place that did it charges $5.

Good to know, I did not know they would re-certify tanks. I wonder if Flying-J Truckstops would re-certify?

thanks,
Dean