What does the hydrostatic test date indicate on a propane cylinder label?

What does the hydrostatic test date indicate on a propane cylinder label?

• A. It indicates when the hydrostatic test was last passed.
• B. The date the cylinder was manufactured.
• C. The next service date for the operator.
• D. The color coding of the cylinder.

Answer: (A)

Hydrostatic testing checks that a cylinder can safely contain pressure without leaking or bursting. The hydrostatic test date on a propane cylinder label shows when that cylinder last successfully passed this test. It’s used to verify the cylinder is within the required testing interval, so you know whether it still meets safety standards or needs retesting. The date is not the manufacture date, nor does it indicate the next service date or color coding.

Hydrostatic testing checks that a cylinder can safely contain pressure without leaking or bursting. The hydrostatic test date on a propane cylinder label shows when that cylinder last successfully passed this test. It’s used to verify the cylinder is within the required testing interval, so you know whether it still meets safety standards or needs retesting. The date is not the manufacture date, nor does it indicate the next service date or color coding.