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Post by yas on Jun 3, 2014 12:02:35 GMT -8
Oh wise ones that have come here before ...
I'd like to paint the propane tank. What's the legality here with the big label on the tank? Must I mask it off and keep it?
I'm not really worried about the legality, I'm worried about getting it refilled - will propane people refuse to fill a tank without the label?
What do others do? Thanks for keeping me out of trouble.
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Post by schweetcruisers on Jun 3, 2014 12:37:10 GMT -8
Uhaul has a corporate policy the will not allow them to fill any tank with any painting or rust on it. A local propane dealer usually will not have a problem with it but they'll probably replace the sticker on it. Make sure all the stamping on it is still legible, it has a OPD valve and is within 12 years of date of manufacture.
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Post by pathfinder3081 on Jun 3, 2014 12:51:17 GMT -8
The date/ID code is stamped in steel on mine.. I would mask the little "flammable" symbol and paint away. I was going to but ran out of time before the May Rally.. Our Beige colored tank is fairly close to the Almond thing I got going on anyway. I love to see them striped and two tone like so many of the units round here.. Looks cool  |
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Post by smccusk on Jun 3, 2014 13:15:10 GMT -8
If you do decide to paint your tanks you might consider buying new ones or swapping to olds with newer ones from blue Rhino or similar company. That will give you the full life of the tanks…which I believe is ten years.
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Post by John Palmer on Jun 3, 2014 14:43:11 GMT -8
Tanks are date stamped with the date of manufacturer. They are good for 12 years from that date. They can be recertified, but your only talking about a tank worth $45.00 including a refill, so it's hardly worth the cost, just buy new.
If you go to a "real propane company", they will have no problem filling tanks that are painted, as long as they are "within date".
LOL, sometimes those stickers "just fall off". Are you able to sleep well at night "without all the tags sewn to your pillows?
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Post by schweetcruisers on Jun 3, 2014 18:00:42 GMT -8
Here's the picture of he stick that stuck on my tank when they filled the first time after it was painted.  I bought new tanks and striped all the stickers off them and painted them to look like aluminum tanks. |
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Post by John Palmer on Jun 3, 2014 18:17:01 GMT -8
I'd give him two options.
#1 He could immediately remove the sticker, without damaging "the newly painted tank".
Or, #2 I'd be sticking that sticker where the sun doesn't shine!
And there would be NO lol!
It's nothing but advertising for the store, and it takes serious attitude for them to apply it to YOUR TANK without asking first.
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Post by houdini on Jun 3, 2014 19:36:04 GMT -8
Uhaul has a corporate policy the will not allow them to fill any tank with any painting or rust on it. A local propane dealer usually will not have a problem with it but they'll probably replace the sticker on it. Make sure all the stamping on it is still legible, it has a OPD valve and is within 12 years of date of manufacture. This is mine... No issues with U-Haul filling here in colorado...  |
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Post by vikx on Jun 3, 2014 21:09:20 GMT -8
What a pretty red tank. I like red...
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Post by yas on Jun 4, 2014 9:08:29 GMT -8
As I expected, I now have plenty of info about propane bottles! I also found useful information at this URL: www.propane101.com/propanecylinderfilling.htmI found the dates on the tanks I have here. Some are getting pretty old. One is 2013 and in good shape - I'll paint that one. Without the stickers/labels. Uhaul is a non-issue, I get propane from my local hardware store/gas station. Thanks everyone. And that red tank is really sharp! Nice paint job! |
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Post by houdini on Jun 4, 2014 18:45:33 GMT -8
As I expected, I now have plenty of info about propane bottles! I also found useful information at this URL: www.propane101.com/propanecylinderfilling.htmI found the dates on the tanks I have here. Some are getting pretty old. One is 2013 and in good shape - I'll paint that one. Without the stickers/labels. Uhaul is a non-issue, I get propane from my local hardware store/gas station. Thanks everyone. And that red tank is really sharp! Nice paint job! Best paint I have found... Rustoleum Oil Based. takes a beating and looks great. Easy to car for. Thank you for the compliment. We are going for comfort and a few different fells and looks. Our look and feel. Have a pinstriped Rock-a-billy friend who is going to pinstripe it. |
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Post by agent99 on Jun 5, 2014 6:45:52 GMT -8
You may want to look into what color you can paint your propane tank. I remember reading that they must be painted light colors that will not absorb the heat and cause the pressure to build within the tank. I just did a quick search and here is an article that explains it better than I can. Propane Tank Colors and the effect on pressure |
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Post by ben on Jun 5, 2014 7:57:10 GMT -8
I have painted several propane tanks and have never had any problem having them filled.  the trim is a peel and stick and the paint is a lace that I sprayed through |
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Post by John Palmer on Jun 5, 2014 12:59:25 GMT -8
You may want to look into what color you can paint your propane tank. I remember reading that they must be painted light colors that will not absorb the heat and cause the pressure to build within the tank. I just did a quick search and here is an article that explains it better than I can. Propane Tank Colors and the effect on pressureOK, Let's just say I buy into your "color argument".
Then please explain, what is the purpose of the pressure relief safety valves currently required on every propane tank?
IMO, the safety valve is to bleed any excess pressure caused by the dummy that "over filled" the tank in the first place.
One more thing, these new tanks with the OPD valves can only be filled 3/4 full due to the safety valve and hardware. This equates to a 33% price increase "when they charge you a flat fee" to fill a tank like they do on the common exchange program.
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Post by agent99 on Jun 5, 2014 14:03:58 GMT -8
It's not my "color argument". Just something I remember reading at one time and that there are federal and state regulations as far painting a tank goes. Anyone can do whatever they want with their tank. I am not a scientist so I have no clue really. Just thought it was something to think about so I threw it out there.
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