Re certifying propane tank (2004 hawk)
#1
Posted 21 June 2017 - 08:50 PM
Last time I filled my tank the guy at the uhaul warned me it would be the last time without getting it re certified. Living in the Bay Area I can't seem to find a place to do it. Also, since it's the horizontal tank setup I wonder if it is harder to recertify. Anybody around this area go through the process?
#2
Posted 21 June 2017 - 10:05 PM
#3
Posted 21 June 2017 - 10:24 PM
Eddie
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#4
Posted 21 June 2017 - 11:11 PM
I had one done this spring, cost $10 or something like that. Tank needed to be empty or they were going to have to empty it. I had my tank refilled a couple times while on a trip before getting the re-cert done and gas stations never questioned it or looked for a sticker but when I got home it was time for a visit to the local Ferrelgas which is close to work, left it overnight.
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#5
Posted 21 June 2017 - 11:15 PM
Thanks good to know.
Us with horizontal tanks can't exchange them so it would be good to have a Propane dealer in the area to check it.
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#6
Posted 22 June 2017 - 12:45 AM
Russ
#7
Posted 22 June 2017 - 01:27 AM
cost me 10 instead of200 plus and I had one done 1 year agoNot sure about California but I just did mine in ma they just check for leaks and last 5 years
#8
Posted 22 June 2017 - 01:40 AM
In Oregon.
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#9
Posted 22 June 2017 - 04:25 PM
If you buy a new tank make sure it is brand new stock. There is a month and year stamp on the handle. I had the tank replaced on my first Hawk and later found out that the tank was 2 years old. It was a brand new tank as far as I could tell, but my propane company goes by the date stamp to determine if it can be re-filled or not.
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#10
Posted 22 June 2017 - 04:59 PM
This recent Propane tank certification thread may be helpful. It starts out talking about the change in number of years until certification is required but then turns to re-certification. The inspection is usually a visual one followed up by checking for leaks at tank fittings with a soapy solution. Emptying the tank is not normally required. Cost is typically $20 or less.
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