30lb Propane Cylinders Recertified

[Razorback]

Recently when I had Tractor Supply fill one of our propane cylinders, the guy pointed out that they had not been certified in awhile. TSC doesn’t do that, so I found a local propane company that does it. $5 per cylinder! I thought the was downright reasonable! Had them top off the cylinders while they had them.... $15.99 total.

While I have the cylinders off I am taking the time to refurbish the support tray: cleaned, then painted the tray with the same Krylon paint that I had used on the rock guard, and will replace the threaded rod while I am at it. Need to stop by TSC and look for some stainless bolts to secure the tray back onto the frame.... the ones I took out were pretty corroded, but the holes in the frame look good.

[KYAvion]

Recertification for $5 isn't bad at all. With the exception of Tractor Supply, I've never had a place pay attention to the date stamped. Another thing on my to-do list. It's tough to beat the cost per refill at Tractor Supply.

[Razorback]

Recertification for $5 isn't bad at all. With the exception of Tractor Supply, I've never had a place pay attention to the date stamped. Another thing on my to-do list. It's tough to beat the cost per refill at Tractor Supply.

For the first few refills of propane I used to go to our local Camping World on Wednesdays when they had their 25% off..... started going to TSC when I figured out they had a very good every day price that STILL beat CW’s “sale” price. Plus, I have always had an affinity for stores that smell like feed, fertilizer, and pesticides!

[Razorback]

Got the tray finished and reinstalled this morning. Looks a far sight better than it did!

Before:

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After:

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Now, I need to do something about those safety chains. I might try some flat black paint.

[Rostam]

Not to high jack this thread, but I have a quick question: is it ok to spray paint LP tanks? Thanks!

[Razorback]

Not to high jack this thread, but I have a quick question: is it ok to spray paint LP tanks? Thanks!

I guess so. The steel ones are generally painted white. I think I would keep them a lighter color.

[MinnCanoeGuy]

I had my tanks recertified at a welding gas supply dealer that I deal with in Lincoln Park Michigan. The cost to me was $20 each. So if someone does it for $5.00 a deal for sure. However, I can't believe that they did the actual required test. Only a welding supply gas dealer to my knowledge has that capability. Who cares anyway as all we want to do is fill a tank!

[Razorback]

Well, I guess I would like to know if it was done correctly. I wonder why a bulk propane dealer couldn’t/wouldn’t know how to do it?
I know my cylinders are in good shape.
Nice new stickers!

[MinnCanoeGuy]

A bulk propane dealer should be able to do it correctly. They must be able to pressure check the tanks. But if they didn't pressure check the cylinder. As I stated tanks should be OK but in the off chance a weld for some reason is defective then a pressure check to the required psi should fail the tank. It is great that a bulk dealer can do the recert for $5. As I stated my tanks a Bakers Welding Supply were $20 each.

[Razorback]

Here’s something kind of funny....,,

When I was first calling around trying to find a place that recertifies these things, the lady that answered said it would cost NOTHING!!! I told her that “nothing” surprised me. So she said that she would ask the guy who does it when he returned from making a bulk delivery.
She called back and said $5 per tank!

I think I won’t ask any more questions!