| Propane tank inspection [message #233438] |
Wed, 18 December 2013 19:16  |
Bullitthead
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Does anyone know the inspection requirements for the GMC propane tanks? I guess the DOT requirements will surpass any state regs. Since it is not a portable tank, it doesn't get a regular inspection with a refill like the Blue Rhino setup for barbeque grills. Mine still holds fuel and is not rusted on the outside, but the propane dealer may need to know and I also don't want to get condemned at a tunnel or the side of the road by some random inspection.
Terry Kelpien
ASE Master Technician
73 Glacier 260
Smithfield, Va.
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| Re: Propane tank inspection [message #233442 is a reply to message #233438] |
Wed, 18 December 2013 19:44  |
Steve
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If I understand correctly, there is DOT and ASME? DOT tanks do not require installation of the new valve handle and the full tank safety shut off. DOT tanks may need to be re-certified at some interval.
The tank on my 1968 truck camper confused a lot of propane dealers. They thought it was a "portable" vs. a more permanent mount. I found someone who actually knew what they were doing, and they identified it as a DOT tank and had it certified for 10 more years. Small certification sticker now attached.
1978 GMC Royal
Eastern Pennslyvania
1968 Chevrolet C20 396 Camper Special
1969 Chevrolet C20 Camper Special
1985 Buick Electra Park Avenue
1992 Camaro 25th Anniversary Heretage Edition Black
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| Re: [GMCnet] Propane tank inspection [message #233444 is a reply to message #233438] |
Wed, 18 December 2013 19:54 |
powerjon
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Terry,
The LP tanks on the GMC motorhome are ASME tanks and do not require and inspection such as the DOT tanks do. Most are made by Manchester Tanks.
http://www.mantank.com/products/rvproducts.htm
The following information is from a online site:
"There are 2 types of propane storage vessels, an ASME TANK and the DOT CYLINDER. NFPA pamphlet 58 states that the DOT CYLINDER needs to be recertified after 12 years from the manufacturing date. Depending on the certifying method used, they are recertified every 5,7,12 years thereafter. The recertification involves an inspection and testing of the cylinder to confirm that the cylinder is still safe and legal to remain in service.
ASME TANKS that are found on an RV do not get recertified. They should have the relief valve replaced every 10 years and should follow the same standards established by the Department of Transportation.
Notice the wording here - they go to great lengths to call the BBQ tanks a CYLINDER and the ASME cylinders a TANK.
The good LP dealers should understand the difference between the 2, the young kid that most of the time fills your tank doesn’t have a clue.
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion
Michigan
On Dec 18, 2013, at 8:16 PM, Terry <mrbullitt@verizon.net> wrote:
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> Does anyone know the inspection requirements for the GMC propane tanks? I guess the DOT requirements will surpass any state regs. Since it is not a portable tank, it doesn't get a regular inspection with a refill like the Blue Rhino setup for barbeque grills. Mine still holds fuel and is not rusted on the outside, but the propane dealer may need to know and I also don't want to get condemned at a tunnel or the side of the road by some random inspection.
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> Terry Kelpien
> 73 Glacier 260
> Smithfield, Va.
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| Re: Propane tank inspection [message #233493 is a reply to message #233438] |
Thu, 19 December 2013 14:50 |
JohnL455
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Someone explain the liquid over fill valve. Last time at Menards they didn't like mine but I only wanted a partial fill do they did it anyway.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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| Re: Propane tank inspection [message #233519 is a reply to message #233438] |
Thu, 19 December 2013 18:41 |
JohnL455
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Got it. I think mine needs to be unstuck. Emery's explanation matches the Menards guy story. Maybe a plier and rag to exercise it once is all it needs.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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