when to buy new 5 lb tank

[KevFun]

I can't find anywhere that tells you how long a propane tank, of any size but I'm more concerned with a 5lb tank, will last before it should be discarded. I have a tank that's at least 16 years old. Shows no rust of significant damage, but are there other things that go wrong necessitating replacing it.

Thanks in advance and sorry if this is a repeat question.

[LightningBoldtz]

12 years from date on the tank, then it needs to be re-certified every 5 years, costs about 8 bux

[addicted-to-smoke]

Not that this is "recommended" but some places will actually fill an expired tank without checking the date. My '92 Performer is still on its second tank, in fine physical shape (and with the proper working OPD value) and so my local Ace Hardware hasn't complained about refilling it. Hopefully they won't get busted for doing that some day.

And I'll ask a mod to move this thread; most Performer owners may not see it here in the gasser's section.

[jaycee213]

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/cheapest-and-easiest-ss-performer-20-lp-conversion-only-$8-99/