Time To Trade In Your Propane Cylinder?

Strictly enforced safety regulations are one reason why incidents involving propane tanks are rare. Propane cylinders must be inspected and re-qualified or replaced every 10 years in Canada. A date stamp on the collar of the cylinder indicates when it was last qualified.

Just because a propane cylinder hasn’t reached its 10-year limitation, doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be replaced. Check your tank closely. If it is rusty, damaged or you just aren’t sure if it’s reliable, don’t take unnecessary risks. Replace it with a new one and be certain of your safety. When you do get a new propane cylinder , make sure you turn the old one in so that it can be properly purged and recycled or disposed of.

All new propane cylinder must be purged of air and moisture prior to the first filling.

The law requires that only a properly trained and certified attendant may fill a tank. The attendant will not fill an outdated propane cylinder or fill any cylinder beyond 80% of its capacity.