Propane tank replacement options?
My 2006 era Manchester side mounted tank (86157) is at end of life. It won’t pass a recertification. Just wondering what my options are for replacement. Similar sized tanks on the interweb aren’t c...
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Gary45 wrote:mcewena wrote:dougrainer wrote:
USA ASME tanks are not required for certification. Are you POSITIVE, that Canada requires ASME certification and not just DOT portable tanks which DO require recertification? Doug
I’m positive that some fill stations won’t fill my tank. That’s what matters in the long run.
Canadian regulations are hard to pin down but I talked to a local propane recertifier and he said he probably wouldn’t pass mine due to the rust so I know I’m on borrowed time with it.
Clean it up and paint it, they do not want to see rust. ASME tanks do not need to be certified in Canada. My motorhome 1986, tank is clean and painted.
Yep, if it's just a little surface rust, shouldn't be an issue to clean and paint...and suddenly they won't care.
An alternative: If you have someplace to store a 20# BBQ tank, just get a secondary connection plumbed in. If a place gives you a hassle, switch to the 20# until you can find a place where they don't hassle you. We've found that with older 30# tanks...a small number of places get picky but most don't care but so long as you have an option to get by for a couple weeks, the next place will typically fill the tank.
