MATAGAS

Is your LPG GAS CYLINDER UP TO DATE

It is important to know the age of your LPG Gas Cylinder. Gas Cylinders must be re-tested within 10 years of their manufacture date in order to be refilled.

Gas Cylinders must be re-tested within 10 years

All gas cylinders are stamped with their manufacture date

If you are not the original owner of the gas cylinder or can't remember when you bought it, do not worry. All gas cylinders are stamped with their manufacture date, you just need to know where to look for it and how to read it.


If unsure, you can simply use our CYLINDER EXCHANGE option and exchange to a full LPG gas cylinder from Matagas.

CYLINDER EXCHANGE option and exchange to a full LPG gas cylinder from Matagas.

What does the Gas Cylinder Markings mean?

  • 1 Retest Date
  • 2 Serial Number
  • 3 Specification/Standard
  • 4 Tare Weight
  • 5 Manufacture
  • 6 Empty Weight
  • 7 Water Capacity/Volume
  • 8 Inspection Agency Mark
  • 9 Test Pressure
  • 10 Manufacture Date
  • 11 Lab Number
Safety tips

Safety tips

Fire
If your cylinder has been subjected to fire, please return to your LPG provider immediately.
Date or Integrity
If you are unsure about the date or integrity of your clyinder, please do not use it.
Still not sure if your tank is ready to fill?

Do not Worry.
MataGas is here for you

Simply bring in to us, and we will exchange your cylinder with a Full LPG gas cylinder*. Our trained LPG experts know all of these cylinder safety guidelines, and a whole lot more about how to keep you and your family safe.

*

We will not exchange decommissioned or punctured cylinders.

Phone

0800 954 427

Email

Office : info@matagas.co.nz

Hours

Monday - Saturday: Office Hours
Sunday: Closed