That usually works!
At one Sainsbury's the clerk spotted the amount of fuel on the bill and
reprimanded me for it (3no 20 litre jerry cans), claiming that if the
petroleum officer were to spot this then the outlet would loose its
licence; which apparently limited the amount to 2no cans.
Duncan Mcf.
----- Original Message -----
From: RoddyEuropa@aol.com
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2008 7:06 AM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Carriage of Petrol
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you referred to and I certainly got the feeling that the rules are out
of date.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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