The proposed rule will focus on how often propane marketers must qualify, or verify, the condition of cylinders after applying hydrostatic testing. Photo: iStock.com/knowlesgallery

Worthington Enterprises supports PHMSA cylinder safety advisory

February 6, 2025 By Chris Markham

Worthington is encouraging consumers, contractors, retailers and other users of pressure cylinders to follow the Jan. 13 safety advisory.

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A cylinder provider plans for post-consumer recycling of its products. (Image courtesy of Worthington Industries)

Manufacturers, association leaders develop new approach to propane cylinder recycling

November 15, 2022 By Brian Richesson

A propane cylinder manufacturer’s increased focus on responding to legislation is contributing to a new residential recycling program in Connecticut.

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Understand automatic changeover regulators

August 12, 2022 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner explains the functions of an automatic changeover regulator and how to operate multi-cylinder systems safely.

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Diagram courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

Propane containers play key role in safe system operation

April 26, 2021 By Randy Warner

Propane containers are vital to a propane system, and there are several things to consider when sizing a container, such as its vaporization rate.

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Cylinder inspection, requalification a vital public safety measure

March 29, 2021 By Stuart Flatow

The inspection and requalification of cylinders is critical, and personnel must be trained to identify unsafe cylinders before filling them.

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DOT proposes rulemaking on propane cylinder requalification

August 15, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

The proposed rule will focus on how often propane marketers must qualify, or verify, the condition of cylinders after applying hydrostatic testing.

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An image of Worthington Industries' composite propane cylinders, which are lightweight and durable. Photo courtesy of Worthington Industries

Composite propane cylinder from Worthington Industries

October 18, 2018 By LP Gas

Worthington Industries’ composite propane cylinder is lightweight, recyclable, durable and does not corrode, according to the company.

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Proper grill assembly, above, is one way that consumers can follow safe practices when it comes to grilling. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

Summer grill cylinder safety

August 11, 2017 By Jay Johnston

Before customers fire up the grill, consider these safety tips for refilling and exchanging propane cylinders.

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WLPGA produces guide to propane cylinder filling

August 3, 2017 By Megan Smalley

The World LPG Association (WLPGA) released its “Guide to LPG Cylinder Filling” report which addresses key issues to consider when filling propane cylinders.

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Providing for the safety of customers

June 15, 2017 By Richard Fredenburg

It seems that some people who operate propane dispensers either are not properly trained on how to fill cylinders, or they are ignoring their training.

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