Re Certification of Propane Tank

[Kountryguy]

I took my 30# tank to be refilled today and was told that it would have to be re-certified prior to filling it. Has anyone had this done and what does it typically cost?

Thanks

[ktmrfs]

dougrainer wrote:

hotpepperkid wrote:
Go to Harbor Freight and get one of those metal stamping kits and restamp it

In Texas they do NOT stamp them but put on a weatherproof sticker. Doug

that's the case in virtually every state since it is a federal regulation. they put on a new sticker. new stamp may work for someone who is not educated.

[dougrainer]

hotpepperkid wrote:
Go to Harbor Freight and get one of those metal stamping kits and restamp it

In Texas they do NOT stamp them but put on a weatherproof sticker. Doug

[vic46]

hotpepperkid wrote:
Go to Harbor Freight and get one of those metal stamping kits and restamp it

REALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kountryguy]

Interesting concept!

[hotpepperkid]

Go to Harbor Freight and get one of those metal stamping kits and restamp it

[TucsonJim]

Tank? Cylinder? I always thought they were whatchamacallits.

[red31]

NFPA 58 definitions

Container.
Any vessel, including cylinders, tanks, portable
tanks, and cargo tanks, used for the transporting or storing of
LP-Gases

ASME Container (or Tank).
A container constructed in
accordance with the ASME Code.
(See Appendix D.)

Cylinder.
A container constructed in accordance with U.S.
Department of Transportation specifications (Title 49,
Code of Federal Regulations)

[Kountryguy]

Point well taken. I have a 30# cylinder that needs to be re-certified.

[coolmom42]

Old-Biscuit wrote:
Propane tanks don't need re-certification as they are ASME jurisdiction/standards!!

Propane cylinders under DOT have to be re-certification done 12 yrs after mfg. date stamped on collar and then every 5, 7 or 12 yrs depending on type of re-certification (External Visual, Proof-Pressure or Volumetric Expansion)

Propane BULK dealers can do re-certifications----certified by DOT for as a 'requalifier'
Some propane fill stations can do it IF they have been certified by DOT as a 'Visual' inspector



Propane Cylinder Requalification Guide

CYLINDERS are the portable things usually no more than 30 lb capacity, that you take off to get filled. These have to be re-certified according to the schedule OldBiscuit gave.

TANKS are larger and permanently attached, generally on motorhomes.

Using the terms incorrectly is a source of great confusion.

[wa8yxm]

Portable tanks need recert.. I took a 25 or 30 (not sure which) they not only re-certified, but replaced the valve and re-filled, Total bill was like 60 bucks as I recall (may have been less) Including the new valve assembly and the propane. .

Your local propane supplier may do it (did in this case) but look for the kind of facility that runs bulk delivery. not a "Swap a bottle" place.

[gbopp]

I've never paid to have a tank re-certified. They just did a visual check. One time I was told to paint the tank before I brought it back, it had a little surface rust on the bottom

[CJW8]

I've had several done. Have to go to a bulk propane supplier, not a gas station outlet. They do a visual inspection looking for rust mostly. Sometimes they spray soap on the valve and look for bubbles. Then they re-stamp it. Some suppliers do it for free, some charge a minimal amount.

[Old-Biscuit]

Propane tanks don't need re-certification as they are ASME jurisdiction/standards!!

Propane cylinders under DOT have to be re-certification done 12 yrs after mfg. date stamped on collar and then every 5, 7 or 12 yrs depending on type of re-certification (External Visual, Proof-Pressure or Volumetric Expansion)

Propane BULK dealers can do re-certifications----certified by DOT for as a 'requalifier'
Some propane fill stations can do it IF they have been certified by DOT as a 'Visual' inspector



Propane Cylinder Requalification Guide

[Kountryguy]

Thanks for all the replies. I will have to try to find a place to get it done.