It is a ridiculous rule - I just fill the containers on the far side of the
pumps, furthest from the payment kiosk.
Also, at my local petrol station there is a sign saying only 10 litre metal
containers with a screw top are acceptable, illustrated with a picture of a
standard 20 litre jerry can, which of course doesn't have a screw top! I think
the only metal fuel cans with a screw top are the 1920's 'shell petroleum'
type ones you see in museums, which is probably where the thinking behind this
absurdity belongs.
Roddy Kesterton
#220
In a message dated 09/08/2008 21:49:19 GMT Standard Time,
steven.pitt2@ntlworld.com writes:
Thanks Frank,
I did some research today and found the document from the H&SE that you
referred to and I certainly got the feeling that the rules are out of date.
Not only that but the Trading Standards in Hampshire and West Susex (my
local counties) run by different rules despite the guidance given to them by
the
same document, that which you have quoted from.
According to the legislation anyone selling containers larger than 10 litres
is committing an offence. Surprising how many large companies in the UK are
selling 20 litre plastic and metal fuel containers!
I will advise the forum on my feedback (if any ) from AOPA, Trading
Standards and the Health and Safety Executive.
Regards
Steve Pitt
G-SMDH
PS I have received one suggestion (from a Tesco employee) that I should
trailer my plane to their forecourt, take it out of the trailer to fill it up
and
then put it back in the trailer. Could cause an interesting traffic jam.
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