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Date:         Tue, 9 Jul 2013 10:54:48 -0400
Reply-To:     Andrew Graydon <andrew@GRAYDONS.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Andrew Graydon <andrew@GRAYDONS.CA>
Subject:      Ontario Propane Tanks - Response from the TSSA
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When I sent out the email to the list regarding filling Vanagon tanks in Ontario I also reached out to the TSSA, the regulatory body. For those of us that live her the email conversation was quite interesting.

I gave all the details regarding my Vanagon, ASME rated Manchester tank, permanently mounted to the frame of the vehicle and used only for camping accessories. This was over a few emails where some detailed questions were asked.

The response I received after supplying the details was;

"Tanks of this nature shall be inspected every five years by a registered propane conversion center. Once the inspection is complete the conversion center will apply a sticker that outlines the inspection and other details.

The attendant at the refill center will or at least should be looking for this sticker to ensure the tank is safe to fill. Without this sticker the attendant will may refuse to fill your tank."

I then asked where I could get this certification and got;

"They are few and far between. You may search on our website,* tssa.org *

Performing a search on the internet may assist as well. Typically they are automotive repair shops."

Which led me to ask was this the same certification for propane powered vehicles and I got this;

"You are correct, the sticker pertains to the engine tank however as the tanks are similar TSSA has decided this is the best avenue to take as the conversion centers are most familiar with these tanks."

This does answer the question quite well as the Vanagon is now covered under the CSA regulation, ON B149.2-10 Propane storage and handling code,

Hope this clarifies for everyone in Ontario !

Andrew --

Andrew Graydon Mail : andrew@graydons.ca

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