When we took our 40# aluminum tanks (from our 1969) into a large propane
distributor in our area for the OPD valves, they grabbed them and said
they'd be out with replacement tanks! Martin said, "Oh, NO, I said I just
need them fitted with the new valves!" There may be those who just want to
get their hands on those nice aluminum tanks. As a famous U.S. president
once stated, "Trust, but verify".
Martin & Rachel Hughey
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
> No, That is not correct. Just go to any place that fills tanks and they will
> tell you the exact info for your area. The fact that the tank material is
> aluminum or steel makes no difference in the date of retest requirements.
> The tanks have a definite life and definite number of retests. Then your done.
> The retest and final expiration life of a tank is different for mounted
> tanks and tanks that are not portable such as motor vehicles and home fuel
> tanks. There is also no federal color requirement.
>
> - -Eddie-