Generally tank recertification needs to be done between 5 and 12 years based on the date of manufacture and includes visual defects and other factors as well.
Recertify propane tank.
The recertification process is a simple test performed by a certified propane retailer that ensures your cylinder is still safe to carry propane.
A couple of years ago i was able to exchange a recently out dated 30 lb tank for a recertified tank full of propane for 10 but that was a special deal propane guy said customer hadn t come back to pick it up and he wanted it out of the way.
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Some people have paid as much as 35 while others have paid as little as 7.
How to recertify a propane tank.
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The whole process of recertification is based on a simple test.
Propane tank recertification cost.
Try to find out the fee before you go to the dealer.
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All propane tanks better known as cylinders are subject to recertification if it has been 12 years or more since the tanks were manufactured.
The date of manufacture is stamped into the collar of your portable propane tank.
A propane tank can be recertified in simple steps.
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There is no overall consensus on what fee should be charged.
If your tank is approaching recertification date just take it to where you normally have them filled or to your local propane dealer and they will be able.
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The fees for re certification fluctuate and depends on your locale the state you are in and the individual dealer.
Larger tanks may also need to be recertified but through a different process.
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In addition depending on the type of inspection that was conducted the tank will be marked either with no letter with an e or with an s.
Propane tank recertification most propane cylinders can be recertified while you wait as it usually only takes about 15 20 minutes.
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Propane tank recertification stamp when you take your propane tank to get recertified you will receive another recertification stamp with the current date.
If your cylinder has propane in it we will have to burn it off before we can recertify it and this will take a little longer or if you wish you can pick up your cylinder another day.
If so then you are on the right track.
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