Date:         Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:54:45 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: used propane tank for sale
Comments: To: Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@gmail.com>
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On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 1:14 PM, Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@gmail.com> wrote:
> My personal experience is that the only time the propane dealer
> questioned the tank I was asking them to fill was when they noticed
> that "the tag" (welded-on) was not present. They used to be
> corner-welded, then later welded all the way around the border of the
> badge. The earlier iterations would then rust off and trying to
> refinish and use those tanks could have some trouble at stations.
> Having said that, I know a few people personally/currently who are
> using refinished tanks without the badge and have had no trouble
> getting them filled. I think that's because of the long term
> relationship developed with that dealer. It's not the painting, it's
> the badge AFAIK.
>
> bob
>
>



This is what I understood too. I tend to refill at the same place
simply because my old "4 corner tag" is almost gone.

Good to see some have had little or no issue with tagless tanks. As
mine will be when refurbished. (if still a good candidate at that
time)

Neil.


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