Pete,
Similar to what Eddie and Gerald are saying, I don't remember the dates
on my two steel tanks but they were over the cut-off date, 10-12 years,
thanks Gerald when I was told by the local propane service here (Airport
Propane near LAX) that they could be inspected, valves changed and
recertified by means of his stamping a new expiration date on them. One of
the criteria was that the tanks had to be free of rust and even the surface
rust on mine had to be removed.
I sanded and repainted both tanks in silver and returned to Airport
Propane where he inspected, recertified, changed valves and filled them both
for me.
Hope this helps,
Glyn Judson
1969 Caravel #508
Santa Monica, CA
> I've been told that steel propane tanks have a lifespan of about 10-12 years
> and cannot be refilled past that date even with the new OPD valve. I can't
> find any information about aluminum tanks. Can anyone offer any guidance or
> information concerning their safe usuable lifespan?
> TIA.
> Pete