[C320-list] FW: (fwd) FW: Propane Tanks - new dangers

[Chris Burti]

The link to the Propane Gas Association is good and informative. The warning
about Wal Mart exchanges is probably a bit over the top. Bottles used
illegally have a telltale blue/green corrosion on the brass valves and they
will not make it through the inspection process. if you want to be careful,
just look for the discoloration on the  brass valves.

On Mon, Jun 16, 2008 at 10:43 PM, Monte B. <mjbc60 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Most, if not all of you own your own bottles for the boats so this would
> more concern the dock or back yard grills. I think the link will work but
> the body of the message is as below.
>
> Monte
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rick & Linda Mayfield [mailto:bossmanhap at sbcglobal.net]
> Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 9:10 PM
> To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
> Subject: Fw: (fwd) FW: Propane Tanks - new dangers
>
> Good info here for anyone that uses propane bottles , especially the quick
> exchange ones from Wal-Mart and such.
>
> Subject: Propane Tanks - new dangers
>
> >>
> >>Read the message and open the link.
> >> Methamphetamine cooks are buying propane tanks from the exchanges at
> >> Wal-mart, Kroger, and emptying them of the propane gas. Then they fill
> >> the propane tanks with anhydrous ammonia, which they now use to
> >> cook meth. After they are finished with the propane tanks, they return
> >> them to the store. The stores refill the tanks with propane gas, not
> >> knowing of the improper substance that was inserted in the tanks
> >> and sell them to their customers. Anhydrous ammonia is very corrosive
> and
>
> >> weakens the structure of the tank. It can be very dangerous when mixed
> >> with propane gas and hooked up to a grill, recreation vehicle, etc. You
> >> should inspect the propane tank for any blue or greenish residue around
> >> the valve areas. If there is evidence of these substances, do not
> >> purchase the propane tank and advise the vendor of your findings. The
> >> information was researched, and you should check out the following
> >> website for more details. They also have pictures for you to view.
> >>
> >>http://www.npga.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=529
>
>


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Chris Burti
Farmville, NC