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[Moosepatrol]

Most of the rules discussed are DOT, but does aybody have links for the Canadian regulations. Trying to search Transport Canada's website is like trying to find a needle ina haystack.

[ZZ rai]

I just basically go by what the tank says. If it says I have to re-hydro by a certain date, then I have to re-hydro it. But if it doesn't say anything, then no. Because I had a 9oz that was within the 2 inch rule, but it still had a date on it. But I bought a new one which also fits within the 2 in rule, but that doesn't have date on it.

[jwigum]

Originally Posted by I-Tech

This was an issue for me at our local sports athority store .I brought 3 7oz tanks to be filled and the kid( i think my tanks were older than him) said nope ,so i bought 3 new tanks 20 bucks each. why argue every time u try to get a fill.

I recently purchased a couple 7oz tanks because the size fits the way I play(pump or slow semi). I plan on either getting my own 20# tank and station, or just bringing a print out with me if I need to.

[Cunha]

Originally Posted by ZZ rai

But I bought a new one which also fits within the 2 in rule, but that doesn't have date on it.

Pretty sure all tanks that are refillable have dates on them.

[ZZ rai]

Originally Posted by Cunha

Pretty sure all tanks that are refillable have dates on them.

Yes, you're right. My new 9oz came with a date. So much for the 2in diameter rule.

[Cunha]

What are you talking about?

The date has to be there. It lets the owner / filler / whoever know when the tank was MFG so they can get a good idea of its condition.

It does not mean it has to be hydro tested. When tanks are manufactured, they are dated. If your new 9 oz is aluminum and is under 2 inches OD..follow what everyone has said in this thread. If it is under 2 inches, it does not need hydro testing.