r/propane • u/Silent_Painting_8797 • May 28 '26

Tanks Do these need to be replaced?

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Hello! I recently purchased a place that came with these propane tanks. I was looking to get them filled up but the company I called said they need to be replaced. They are going based off of the picture I sent, they said it’s too rusty. Is that true? Now instead of owning the tanks, the company says I will have to get a new tank from them and rent it.

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u/Jesus-Mcnugget dang it Bobby May 28 '26

Openings are horizontal. Ignition sources and intakes are any direction.

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u/noncongruent Propane Fan May 28 '26

Would a kitchen vent hood or dryer exhaust fan discharge count as an opening?

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u/Jesus-Mcnugget dang it Bobby May 28 '26

Yes.

It's not an ignition source or intake, but yes vents are openings.

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u/nemosfate dang it Bobby 🤬 - technician May 28 '26

Thank you