Refused fuel because combi can is not GREEN!!

[fergusonforestry]

At one station I go to they turn the pump off if the car door is open, so if you have a can in the boot, take it out and put it on the floor but leave the boot (estate car) door open they turn the pump off and shout over the tannoy!

 

Never seen/heard that done at any other garage though. Apparantly, you get back in the car, light a fag and blow up! The fact that its a works vehicle and smoking would be illegal (yes actually ILLEGAL) doesnt matter.

 

must be interesting if you've got a series one with the tank filler under the seat!!

[Arran Turner]

I had the same problem with my combi, bloke came out said i couldnt use it as i walked over to sort it out he retreated into the shop and behind the counter, i was like look its got a srew on cap its a fuel can, he then stared at me for ages so i just gave him 20 quid and said i was filling it up, i filled it up came back in and got my change.

 

It makes your the start of your day crapp but oh well wont go there again ay

 

 

Arran

[bbtarb]

Ha that weird eddy me and jeff had the same prob back in the summer after the riots.

 

i remember that, thought you were joking when you said it first

[pleasant]

A few months ago a batty old woman came right into my showroom with a large shopping bag, plonked it down in front of our workshop reception and promptly took out an overfilled 5l plastic fuel can dripping fuel everywhere and dumped it on the counter- apparently she wanted us to check whether it had been mixed with two stroke as she had forgotten and was loathe to throw it away and start again.

 

She couldn't quite understand why I rapidly removed it and threw it outside in a hurry and was a bit off with her.

[David Goss]

I have only once had a problem and it was just to make sure the can had a kite mark on it. And yes this country is completely anal and I think we need a revolution!

Joking about the revolution, or am I? Hmm there is probably some legislation about being indecisive. I should go check...

[Ian Leach]

I always thought can wise red=leaded, green=unleaded, black= diesel so it can clearly be identified

[pleasant]

That's only to aid the user. Got nothing to do with legislation.

[DN22 Gardening]

only had a problem once

 

local morrisons garage where we spend ALOT on fuel (approx £3/400 per week)

 

filled the red jerry can with unleaded, then the two stihl combi cans, then £100 worth of diesel in the truck.

 

went in to pay and was given a right bollocking by the twelve year old behind the counter, apparently its morrisons policy that you're only allowed to fill two cans at once.

 

not in the best of moods after a public bollocking, i asked said 12 year old if i could bring two 45 gallon drums

 

"bring what you want, as long as there's only two of em"

[FLASH90]

A lot of the shell stations I visit have been told to keep an eye on people filling cans as petrol only to go in green and diesel in black cans apprantly this is becoming law soon.

[pleasant]

only had a problem once

 

local morrisons garage where we spend ALOT on fuel (approx £3/400 per week)

 

filled the red jerry can with unleaded, then the two stihl combi cans, then £100 worth of diesel in the truck.

 

went in to pay and was given a right bollocking by the twelve year old behind the counter, apparently its morrisons policy that you're only allowed to fill two cans at once.

 

not in the best of moods after a public bollocking, i asked said 12 year old if i could bring two 45 gallon drums

 

"bring what you want, as long as there's only two of em"

 

The UK Dept of Transport Regulations state:

Diesel: Diesel carried by private individuals is not regulated as regards how

much may be carried and how. Anyone contemplating carrying diesel in a

vehicle should bear in mind the potential for fire and the likelihood of spillage

from inadequate containment.

Petrol: Regulations made under the Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 1928 control

the quantities of petrol permitted to be kept in containers for private use. This

limit also applies to carriage. A maximum of two metal containers each up to 10

litres capacity, plus a maximum of two suitable and appropriately-marked plastic

containers each up to five litres capacity, can be kept in a motor vehicle.

 

It's a bit of a grey area with the wording, as you are using the fuel for a commercial application you are still classified as a private user of fuel rather than a commercial user for fuel for storage reasons- such as a transport company or other such high volume user that would sore fuel on their premises in large containers.