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May 2, 2013 - 4:16 pm
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How long is a propane bottle good before it need to be replaced?  I've heard there is a date but don't know how it works.

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May 2, 2013 - 4:22 pm
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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. 

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May 2, 2013 - 4:29 pm
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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.

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May 2, 2013 - 4:34 pm
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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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May 3, 2013 - 8:23 am
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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.

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May 3, 2013 - 10:41 pm
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[quote author=Pinn link=topic=2435.msg23358#msg23358 date=1367583783]
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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September 5, 2014 - 10:25 pm
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If you exchange a bottle, it is more expensive than having it filled.  Starting about 6 years ago, exchanged bottles only have 15 lb in the 20 lb bottle so you are paying more and getting less.  If the bottle is still good, refill it.

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