UPDATE: The code does not denote the expiry date of the cylinder. Instead it denotes the year and month when the cylinder is due for Statutory testing- in which it is checked for any defects. If a defect is found it is repaired and after getting a certification from BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) the cylinder is again put into circulation. However if an already repaired cylinder is again found to be damaged during subsequent statuary test, the cylinder is scrapped.
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The below is the hoax mail that are doing rounds on the internet.
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In this interesting share, we would like to tell you something you might not know about LPG Cylinders. Every LPG Cylinders come with a expiry date which is duly mentioned on the cylinder itself but we either fail to see or we do not know where exactly it has been written.
The expiry date is written very clearly as you can see the image. Its on inner side of one of the stems of cylinder (Clearly seen in the image). But as you can see in the image -D-06 , this is the expiry date but you will be confused as of what does this alphabet and number say, so here’s how you can check the quarter and year of expiry of LPG Cylinders.
The alphabets stand for quarters -
1. A for March (First Qtr),
2. B for June (Second Qtr),
3. C for Sept (Third Qtr),
4. D for December (Fourth Qtr).
The digits stand for the year till it is valid. Hence D06 would mean December quarter of 2006. Expired cylinders are more likely to cause accidents and can be fatal at times. Be alert! Share this to create Awareness
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The official FAQs of IOCL tells the story which gives a clear a picture of the scene.Have a look:
http://www.iocl.com/Products/LiquefiedPetroleumGasFAQ.aspx#20
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