I have an old gas grill propane tank with the old style valve. I know i cant exchange it, but can i get it refilled instead at a rental place, or do i have to replace it?
2006-09-27 15:26:48 · 8 answers · asked by Craig C 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
have you tried to exchange it?
my wal-mart has an info sheet on the tank exchange display... and will take an old style valve for an extra charge...
i think that blue-rhino tank exchange does the same.
good luck.
2006-09-27 16:04:29 · answer #1 · answered by peterpipersux 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People really have a way of making this a much more confusing issue than it actually is.
The issue at hand is the OPD valve. OPD stands for Overfill Prevention Device, As of April 1, 2002, OPDs are required on all propane cylinders between 4 and 40 pounds propane capacity, per the 1998 edition of NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code. Cylinders of this size manufactured after September 30, 1998, were required to have an OPD. Propane cylinders with OPDs can be identified by a triangular hand-wheel, as well as the letters OPD stamped into the side of the valve itself. With this being said here are couple points that make the issue confusing.
First is misinformation from well meaning people that don’t understand the law. The only retro-fit to make a cylinder legal is to REMOVE the old valve and REPLACE it with a new OPD valve.
Second are States that are not recognizing, and or enforcing the law. Apparently they feel a few more people need to be injured, or die from overfilled cylinders before the citizens of their state need to comply with the law.
There are a few of the cylinder exchange services that will take the old cylinder regardless of which valve it has with no up charge to the customer. Look for an Amerigas PPX plus banner on the exchange cabinet. As mentioned in some of the other answers, many of the other cylinder exchange services will also exchange it for an additional charge which in most cases is less than the cost of a new cylinder.
Good luck, and be safe.
2006-09-28 10:52:54 · answer #2 · answered by lpgnh3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of good answers referring to exchange. Truth is, most stores offering exchange tanks have an upcharge price to exchange the old style for a new one or to purchase a new style filled (at about the same price as a new tank). Just be upfront that it is old style and say you want to upgrade. The companies that fill them will then convert the valve or, if the tank is in bad shape, dispose of it. No problem at all.
You can buy the conversion kit, but I wouldn't recommend it because of the danger of sparks igniting the tank as you remove the valve. Let the pros do it.
2006-09-28 00:49:04 · answer #3 · answered by DeeDub 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go to a place that sells propane and have it filled.... I wouldn't have it re-filled more than 3 itmes. After that go and exchange it for a new tank at your local Wal-mart or if your around Arlen, Texas you might stop by and see Hank Hill he will take care of you and tell you where the Mega-lo mart is...
2006-09-27 22:30:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nobody will refill old propane tanks. They will only fill tanks with an overfill protection device marking on the tank.
2006-09-28 11:01:27 · answer #5 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
propane outlet has adjustment valves to fill any style tank fitting so yes you can get it filled.
2006-09-27 23:03:06 · answer #6 · answered by willy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to change it, just buy a new one. If you have a problem that is not code, you could be charged if there is a miss-hap.
2006-09-27 22:29:27 · answer #7 · answered by Skuya!!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can try but i dont kno do u have a koppys or somethin where u live we do soo if it doesnt work then go by one no biggy
2006-09-27 22:34:14 · answer #8 · answered by Zane C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋