Is it dangerous to use an old propane canister?

Posted: September 2nd, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Camping Gear | Tags: , , , | 4 Comments »

I have a full canister and a half of one that I found in a closet with my old hiking gear. They are about 10 years old. (These are the small canisters used for camping and cooking). Are they still safe to use?

4 Comments on “Is it dangerous to use an old propane canister?”

  1. 1 charcoal rules said at 8:17 am on September 2nd, 2010:

    Shake them to see if there is anything in them. If so and they are not rusty all over I would feel very safe using them.

    Go for it.

  2. 2 orf1943 said at 8:17 am on September 2nd, 2010:

    Still safe. May not have much propane left in them, but you can use them.

  3. 3 WizzYPoP said at 8:17 am on September 2nd, 2010:

    Yes, it is still safe. Don’t worry too much about it, you’ll be ok.

  4. 4 Jacob W said at 8:17 am on September 2nd, 2010:

    If in good repair and not corroded they should be fine.

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