I believe it is 12 years. ::) There should be a date stamped on the bottle. What I do is if my tanks are starting to get close to the date I will do an exchange with them before they get to old and then I check the date on the bottle of the one I am exchanging out. I do just get them refilled usually because it is cheaper most of the time.
http://www.propane101.com/prop.....tification
Cylinders are subject to recertification (also known as requalification) twelve years from their date of manufacture and every five years after that.
If you have a tank you are questioning....just exchange it. I believe an exchange in PA is $21 -vs- a refill at $16. I like to do it just to get a clean tank every now and then.
Ironically, not all tanks are subject to the 12 year inspection. I have a Class C RV and the onboard tank is 80#'s and attached to the frame. I was at an actual propane dealer and spoke to Hank Hill who told me RV's with fixed tanks are exempt. My tank is 25 years old. He said I don't have to worry. Either it leaks or it doesn't.
Matt O 2006 Skyline Nomad 27' travel trailer. Previously owned 1986 Coleman Columbia / 1992 Coleman Senecca / 1989 Born Free Class C RV.
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There was one on Milly when I bought her I wasn't sure how long it had set so I exchanged it for new one the other day..
FYI Milly sat for 7 years before I bought her and another 6~ months after I brought her home.
Better safe than sorry.
Hi Pinn. I think you did the right thing. Good job.
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