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By Steiners

Propane Services & Propane Safety

Aug 16, 2021 | 3:00 AM

You may know Steiners as the BBQ and hot tub experts in Medicine Hat. But did you know that we also offer propane services? Not only do we have a handy filling station, but we are the only place in Medicine Hat that re-certifies propane cylinders!

Stop by our convenient location at 1222 Factory Street S.E. and we can handle all your propane needs, including:

• Propane Filling: our filling station is easily accessible and open Monday to Friday, 8:00-5:00 and Saturdays, 8:00-4:00 for all your auto propane needs
• Cylinder Re-certification: propane cylinders are only valid for ten years, but the good news is that they can be re-certified. Simply bring your cylinder to our shop and we will do a visual inspection, change the valve, recertify the cylinder and register that certification with Transport Canada.
• Re-Certified Cylinders: feel good about your propane cylinder purchase by buying a used, re-certified cylinder from us. We always have 20lb cylinders in stock, but we also offer 5, 10, 30, 40 and 100-lb cylinders (depending on availability).
• Propane Parts: in addition to cylinders, we carry a variety of parts applicable to propane use for BBQs and camping, including brass fittings, hoses and regulators.

When it comes to propane, safety is always top of mind. We invite you to review these helpful propane cylinder safety tips so you can keep yourself and others safe.

Filling Cylinders

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• Only a qualified person may fill your cylinder. It is illegal for an attendant to fill an outdated cylinder or to fill a cylinder beyond 80 per cent capacity.
• All cylinders must be inspected and re-qualified or replaced every 10 years. A date stamp on the collar of the cylinder indicates when it was last qualified.
• Check your tank closely. If it’s rusty, damaged or you just aren’t sure about it, replace it with a new one and be certain of your safety.
• Make sure you turn in used cylinders so that they can be properly purged and recycled

Transporting a Cylinder

• Disconnect cylinders and plug or cap all outlets before you go.
• Always carry the cylinder in an upright position with the safety valve on top.
• Secure the cylinder in the upright position so it can’t tip over while you’re driving.
• Never put a propane cylinder in a closed vehicle. The floor of the passenger compartment is ideal, but if you put it in the trunk, block the trunk lid open. When it’s inside the passenger compartment have all the windows open.
• Never smoke while handling a propane cylinder

Using a Cylinder

• When reconnecting the cylinder, make sure it’s secured in place on the barbecue.
• After the hose is reconnected, check for leaks using a water and soap solution. If there are bubbles (which indicate a leak), tighten the connection and recheck with the soap solution.
• Keep cylinders away from flame or heat and building exits.
• Use cylinders only with appliances approved for propane.

Storing A Cylinder

• Keep cylinders outside, upright and off the ground on a base that will not burn.
• Close the cylinder valve tightly, even when empty.
• Ensure the cylinder valve is protected.
• Store away from flame or heat.
• When storing, disconnect cylinders, plug or cap all cylinder outlets