Lite weight propane tanks.

[kb]

With the price of metal these days, in 12 years they may all be composite.  If anything for the next 12 years your back will be thanking you. 

Actually I think that the service life of a metal tank is about 15 years.  I just filled one of my 20 lbs tanks and was told that this will be the last time due to its age. 

[beeverfishing]

 Lite Cylinders are designed to withstand a full range of outdoor temperatures from -40 degrees F to 140 degrees F.

The DOT and Transport Canada rate the cylinders for a life of 15 Years.

[UP jigstick]

Well in 15 years I'll be 70, most likely won't be fishing by myself much anymore. Might as well just go ahead and pull the trigger and pick one up.

[Mainehazmt]

all propane tanks require recert  and that is basically a visual inspection  and is done by the people that fill it

[Mainehazmt]

as I remember it I add  Id have to get into my books again if there is a question   heck Ive had a 100 lb tank with original date on the bottle of 1958 delivered to be by the gas co!   was amerigas to be exact       Id by far trust a fiberglass tank over the steel   esp where they put 4500lbs of air pressure into scott air packs and they are a composite fiberglass hoop wraps clynder

[campfindit2]

I have no problem with the fiberglass cylinders. In fact they're better in my opinion. Our country tends to take it's time when it's comes to NFPA codes. When they switch the fiberglass cylinders to recirt I'll get one. They're not as durable as steel but you would have to do something like smash the transparent fiberglass part with a hammer. It wont explode but the glass will start to delam and turn that spot milky. Then it isn't refillable. To set things strait it is 12 yrs from manufacture date.

[UP jigstick]

From the Lite cylinder website;



Does a cylinder have to be recertified and if so how often?

Re-certification is every 5 years for the US. This consists of visual inspection of the outer casing and pressure testing of the cylinder. Other countries may have differing times. Check with us for information on re-certification for markets outside the US.

What is the life of the cylinder?

The DOT and Transport Canada rate the cylinders for a life of 15 Years.

http://www.litecylinder.com/faq/

[beeverfishing]

Say's it is 30% lighter then steel..  I alway's thought propane tanks were made from aluminum...(Aluminum wont "spark")

[Nor Easter]

I alway's thought propane tanks were made from aluminum...(Aluminum wont "spark")

You can get aluminum tanks but they are expensive but as far as spark, I don't know about static electricity but aluminum conducts electricity very well so they can spark if they come in contact with a source like a battery no problem.

[campfindit2]

I was unaware they put a 5 yr recert on the fiberglass tanks, steel is good for 12 before you pay for a recert.  When they say a 30% savings in weight thats just the tank, the fuel weighs more when full. Take 30% off the weight of and empty tanks were talking 4-5 lbs.

[tbirdbassr]

I think the noticible is not being noticed LOl. The big advantage of an eleven is the space taken up I can through mine in a five gallon bucket and set it in the sled the 20 just takes up too much room!! I have ran an eleven for 2 years now and if Its empty I go get it filled or dont fish. The old 20# stays where it belongs on the Grill!! I    can see the advantage of a fiberglass but it looks like ur only saving 3.5 lbs so not enough for the $80 difference from my steel 11.

[chris3303]

Check into the clear view propane tanks. Nice to get a visual on how much your using and what you have left in store. Think they come in 10, 20, and 33. Here is the link.

     http://www.lpgastanks.com/

[kb]

AAAAAAAAAAAAH!  $120 for the 10 pounder


I dont think so!

[Nor Easter]

I'm sure glad I have my old trusty steel 4# tank and the equipment to refill it.  8)

If a 20# tank can be had/purchased for $15.00 these days, why is it the dollar spread for a smaller tank almost immediately goes over $100.00!?!? Shmole' Hit!!  

[bigbucky1]

They are right about the 15yr life span.  Our composite cylinders for our air packs are getting close to the 15 yr mark and we have to throw them away.  That is what the web site for these cylinders is saying form what i read.  I think I will stick to my steel tank. it may weigh more but can keep getting it recetr. for a few yrs more than the weight reduction can justify.