LMAO

 

Please tell us what U-haul place that was. I've got some buddies that I'd send there just for laughs. Some of them would not be as polite as you...not nearly as polite.

 

Bailey boat u have some of the best times lol..omg how I would have enjoyed that but I am a bit warped

 

The guy has power trip issues, was it Hank Hill? All they can do is refuse to fill the tank.What a nutjob.This must really help them out getting repeat bussiness. The biggest problem I have with getting tanks filled is getting overcharged. I go to a local true value where the don't charge you until after they fill the tank so they can get the billing right for what they actually put in your tank. When they are out of propane I have had to go elsewhere and have caught two different place shorting me on weight. Charging me for 20# and only putting as little as 14# in the tank. You gotta watch the sneaky bastards. If I get propane from a new source I always weigh it on my scale when I get home.

 

Thats funny

 

So now what your saying is we have to worry about Propane Tank Nazi's too. LMAO !!
Your right Baileydale he has some adventures.

 

That's messed up right there. Take your tanks to Tractor Supply on 29. They'll fill em. And they're probably cheaper.

 

The issue with old propane cylinders is rust-through and possible valve failure...and it can be very dangerous. You can have it inspected/tested and recertified for about 20 bucks if I remember correctly, but certain vendors will run the test for free. Basically a leak-down test in which the cylinder is pressurized with a gauge attached to check for any loss over a specified time.

If the valve needs to be replaced...which you can probably count on (wink wink)...you can figure on another double sawbuck. Still cheaper than buying a new cylinder.

 

I know of people taking outdated tanks and exchanging them at places like food lion. then you will get a newer tank

 

Similar with other tanks - CO2 at restaurants, welding gas, scuba diving and tanks used for medical purposes. They're only good for so long, after that they have to be tested. If you exchange tanks, no biggie. If you choose to keep your same tank, then it's on you.

It's your tank, you can do what you want with it, but they can refuse to refill until it's tested or replaced. No way should they have flipped out over that!

 

Sorta makes me think of the codicil in a credit card agreement that the merchant has the right to confiscate the card under certain conditions. I've never had one bold enough to try that, they just hand it back and tell me it's declined. They'd play Hell with me if they tried to keep it.

 

My brother and I own a garage, I would never confiscate a customer's card for two reasons. One, the credit card companies don't pay me to deal with the drama that would come from that and two, they screw us over every day so what motivation do I have to help them? As far as the tank situation, we have to refill nitrous oxide tanks for customers all the time and if it's out of date we can't fill them. Bottle pressure for nitrous is pretty damn high, if a bottle failed it could get ugly very quickly.

 

Sounds like Cartman... LMAO!

 

I think a complaint to corporate is in order over that.

 

Take it to Walmart and do the tank swap thing. You get a new full(ish) tank, they deal with the old one. Then just fill where you want till time for new tank.

 

You need to start wearing a hat cam around so we can get video of stuff like this!

 

They can refuse to refill, but the tank is your property. Bet that was one entertaining show! Barney Fife of the propane world, or Goober; Citizen's Confiscation! Citizen's Confiscation!

 

They sell the "confiscated" tank to a service who installs a new float valve and stamp and paint the tank. THEN sell your tank.

 

You need to start wearing a hat cam around so we can get video of stuff like this!

+1 Good Idea RR.

 

OSHA doesn't even have the power to regulate your LP cylinder in North Carolina. OSHA regulates workplace safety only. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture is the agency in North Carolina with the primary jurisdiction over propane. There are also fire code issues that the local fire inspector can enforce, but even he/she cannot confiscate a propane cylinder. DOT has a say-so in cylinder construction and transportation.

+1 on the hat cam idea - that would have gone viral on youtube.

and yes - any pressurized cylinder can fall into a state of disrepair and leak or have a catastrophic failure - testing and inspection is a must

 

Just exchange any tank for a new filled Blue rhino, then the next time you can fill them anywhere

 

He's just a future politician, go easy on him. He might be president some day.

 

First off, I wasn't argueing about getting the tank filled, hell it's his propane if he doesn't want to sell it that's fine, I'll go somewhere else. And I did this afternoon, my local True Value in Kannapolis, Bobby filled it just like he has been doing for years!!!! It was just his attitude and demeanor that I found funny. I kept waiting for the "Citizens confiscation" Barney thing as well..... Just another day in an old mans life......

As for the cap cam, sorry guys but I don't wear caps or hats so that ain't happening.....

 

Bailey Boat, I was going to recommend the True Value in Concord. They fill the tanks with what ever gallon reading it holds and then you pay per gallon.

I have been there before when my Weber grill had a quick disconnect and they had some of the old style tanks/handles with quick disconnects that they gave me. One was nearly full and the others were partials. I used them until empty and then took them back and left them. He said at the time they sold them for scrap.

 

As for the cap cam, sorry guys but I don't wear caps or hats so that ain't happening.....

They make them in sunglasses now.

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