Butane/propane cylinder????

[Freightman]

Had a fellow give me a large propane tank but it has the old valve on it. Do I have to have it re certified and change the valve, and where do I get this done? I think it is a 20 gallon tank about 5.5' tall and about the same as the little ones around.
Would it be worth it?

[John Guedry]

Your local propane dealer probably can tell you all you need to know about it.

[scrapcan]

Freightman

here is a link to a web page on propanr cylinders/tanks

http://www.propane101.com/propanecylinderrequirements.htm

consumer type 4 to 40 lb tanks require OPD valves, that I know. Industrial cylinders (forklift tanks) do not require opd valves.

The place where you would get it filled can help you also.

[scrapcan]

One thing that is seldom mentioned and seldom done is to remove the plastic name sleeve/wrapper form exchange bottles. There is a neat image of what can happen if we don't follow the instructions to remove that plastic sleeve.

[Freightman]

Here are the measurements the tank its self is 42" tall with a base and valve protector bringing it to 48" tall the circumference is 48" has a bunch of numbers at the top DOT number ect. I could use it to smelt with and even heat my shop if not to expensive to get right.
I have a friend who works at the propane distributor so will get in touch with him

[lwknight]

Thje tank you describe is a #100 tank and its useable liquid capacity ( 80 percent ) is 25 gallons. You can verify this if a stamp says W.C. 238-240 which equates 30 gallons
The OPD valve is not required. If inspection is due the propane dealer can recertify and stamp a new date on it. They should do ir free or at least cheap.

[GRUMPA]

What lwknight is saying is exactly what we did a few years ago with our big tank. Simply took it in told them the date on the tank expired. They said give them a couple minutes and they'll stamp on a new date. And guess what they did just that for free, which for my other half is the best price for anything.

[Freightman]

Thanks a lot! after Christmas will take to the dealer.

[Storydude]

Spraypaing "CUTTING TORCH" on the side of the tank.

boom, industrial tank, no new valve needed, and they fill it for you. At least that's all that's needed around here.

[oneokie]

Say you are using it for a forge or branding iron heater.

[Bad Water Bill]

My 100# bottle is stamped 1958 and they refilled it 2 years ago no problem. Those old cast iron tanks last forever.