Newer propane tanks are fitted with nameplates that are continuously welded to the container while older tanks may have a raised nameplate. The images below show a raised nameplate (left) and a continuously welded nameplate (right) which are the most commonly found on propane tanks in service today.

Propane companies have a responsibility to adhere to these guidelines, which is why they refuse to fill tanks without data plates. By understanding the risks associated with filling propane tanks, you can appreciate the importance of having a properly labeled and maintained tank.

2018年7月9日 · All LP dealers that I know of won't fill any size tank without a data plate in place. I've been told that it's almost impossible to obtain one if it's missing. This includes NH3 tanks, which are thicker than LP tanks.

2015年11月16日 · The lack of a data plate is why they wouldn't fill his tank, not that it had ran empty. For various reasons, I run mine empty a time or two every year. Supplyer sumply shuts tank valve off and leaves a note with the invoice.

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2016年12月19日 · We find that the tank has always been used for propane, but if the data plate is not legible it is a strike against the marketer, as the code says it should not be filled. So, check the data plate and be sure it is legible. Take a photo of it on first delivery to document its condition.