[C320-list] Refilling Propane Tank

[Christopher Nichols]

I faced similar issue in Mass due to old fashioned reg valve on my alu tank. It was ok for "commercial" use - just not allowed for a consumer to have it refilled. 
Solution - ask a lobsterman buddy to take it in with his commercial licence. Voila, refilled for an on-cost of a beer.

Chris Nichols
Personal account


On 11 Sep 2013, at 20:19, Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com> wrote:

Much to my dismay, another old-timer bites the dust.  No, not a sailing
buddy; but, an old-fashioned family-owned independent hardware store.  Gone.
After my primary propane refiller also went out of business, this hardware
store was my second option.  So, yesterday I went to BJ's Club where I
usually have my home grill 20lb tanks refilled.  I was told that they are
not allowed to refill tanks more than 12 years old.  Never mind that this is
an aluminum tank, or that I had it certified 9 years ago, they wouldn't fill
it.  Bummer!  Again on the prowl for another supplier.



Warren & Pattie Updike

1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"