Re Certification of Propane Tank

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.

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

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

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

Interesting concept!

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

Tank? Cylinder? I always thought they were whatchamacallits.

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)

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

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.

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.