no fuel in containers

[ShinyShoe]

Originally Posted by Channel Ribs

I would call your local Trading Standards lot on Monday. You are being refused supply of goods that are to be used for lawful purpose.

Actually - it may not be their choice. From what I read elsewhere on 'tinternet the decision was made by COBRA.

Also I'd love to know what anyone can do about someone refusing to sell ANYONE ANYTHING if its for a lawful purpose. Not aware that the law says you have to...

Anyone tried taking the boat and fill the tank in the boat...? Or find an ASDA that isn't manned ;-)

[Fenlander]

I always go to the counter and ask having left the outboard tank where they can see it from the cash desk. I just say is it OK if I fill the boat tanks and so far it's been a yes both in home and holiday areas.

[willk]

Originally Posted by HUMBER P4VWL

In addition, even if they are approved containers, if you fill 3 25L tanks then put them in the car boot, with windows up, the fumes could easily fill the car and quite possibly cause a "big" problem when you then use your mobile!

Only if you leave the vents open - otherwise they are fume-tight.

[HUMBER P4VWL]

Originally Posted by willk

Only if you leave the vents open - otherwise they are fume-tight.

Then if its sunny they might expand like hell and split as it's so hot in the car!!

[Alzi]

Morrisons Fort William was No problem filling 22l containers ,But the Esso garage up the road had a problem with it., Tesco in Dumfries and Inverness on the A9 had no Problems either.
ASDA in 24hr Automatic Card pay at pump fuel was the easiest.
I,m sure in scotland any small garage will be glad of the business. Prices are a bit steep in places , upto £1.52 per litre.

[willk]

Originally Posted by HUMBER P4VWL

Then if its sunny they might expand like hell and split as it's so hot in the car!!

Have you encountered this somewhere?

[Alzi]

Yes , A small garage just south of Wick last week.

[treerat]

It's an old rule that is being enforced rather than something new - my local garage questioned me once and told me that they shouldn't really let me fill more than 5l in plastic containers (I think it's 20l for metal ones). There has been a sign in most of my local garages for years on the side of the pump, along with don't eat, smoke etc - take a look I suspect they'll be on most forcourts.

I leave them in the boat now and they are happy - probably because they can't see them

[willk]

Originally Posted by treerat

It's an old rule that is being enforced rather than something new - my local garage questioned me once and told me that they shouldn't really let me fill more than 5l in plastic containers

I think the OP means that they won't sell him ANY petrol in containers.

He must look proper lairy

[kerny]

Originally Posted by willk

I think the OP means that they won't sell him ANY petrol in containers.

He must look proper lairy

I think it was hadd's Fred Perry polo shirt, Nike baseball cap and K Swiss trainers with the JD labels still on them that did it.