Gas refills by weight - Sunshine Coast

Sad isn't it, that we have so quickly accepted being charged $12 to $15 more for the gas just for the "advantage" of "swap'n'go".

Saves the retailer the labour costs, and we are paying for it.

I will continue to do my best to avoid such a ripoff, but I can't see my chances lasting long.

Next we will have fuel cells for the car that save us the time to fill the tank, and cost $200 to swap over for 70 litres equivalent... How would you like that?

Waza, I can't help you, the Stratco group (SA) were doing it by weight in November, but that may have changed by now - I haven't checked.


Ken

I always get mine refilled at Barbeques Galore.
I receive a free fill every third bottle.

Bill

Hi Waza and Wend
A lot of servos still have refill gas cylinders. Some only like you to fill up during said times so they have the guy with the proper certificate do the filling. Also if you have any specific gas shops where you buy bbqs, stoves and heating quite often have gas refilling services. Our local BCF and Kangaroo Tent City do refills too. Hope this helps a bit.
Cheers, Sally.

I think the problem with the 'buy by weight' setup is that the retailers scales have to be checked every so often for accuracy so that you get what you pay for.
I assume that costs the retailer some $$$, so it's easier for them to just change over. Not sure that they worry about how much that costs us though.

The best way as far as I can see, is have two bottles and run one right out and then fill up the empty one at your own convenience.
I have two bottles on the CT and also two at home, and go to a place where they fill them up while I wait. That way at least you get what you pay for.


Dave

Gooday,
Yes I avoid Swap & Go like the plague ,pure gouging.
Pity wee didn't do like the Kiwis & vote with our feet when they started the swap thing , they wouldn't wear it. All Fuel Staions I used when over there last year had proper electronic scales that shut off when the bottle reached its filled weight & thats what you paid for.

Cheers,
Boroma 604.

The time will come when you have to swap your bottle and no refilling at servos. Reasons llike safety and the fact that the gas is going into the atmosphere from the vent relief, cannot be reclaimed will be the main ones.. Enjoy the cheaper refill your own bottle prices while you can. It will be here sooner rather than later. Michael

When refillable LPG bottles first became available, they were ALWAYS weighed before filling. That's how the stuff was sold. By weight NOT guesswork.

The poor sod in the servo hasn't got time for filling gas bottles. By the time they've made your cappucino, sandwich (toasted or fresh), heated up your pie do you want sauce with that), recharged the kids mobile phone, found the key for the dunny (the one with the reeeaaallllyyyy big key ring that they still can't find), unlocked the ice fridge, swiped your credit card sixteen times becuse the magnetic strip is damaged then had to key it in manually they need a lie down and a Bex.
No time for gas bottles any more.

I bought a swap and go about two months ago. I turned the tap on and could not turn it off. The seal around shaft blew and the whole nine kilos escaped into the atmosphere. We use two nine kilo bottles for house gas and two others bbq and camper. I've gone back to my own bottles then I'll know if they have been misused.
Stan

Hi
I will not support "stop & go" they are a real rip off in my opinion.i believe all Bunnings hardware do refills as does BCF & both usually much cheaper than the local servo.
From these posts & personal knowledge it seems that apart from a nice coat of paint these bottles do not get a thorough inspection before refilling.
The incident of leaking /faulty valves seems to be common , my son inlaw has had 2bottles in the last 12 months out of about 6 used. Valve problem rarely just suddenly happen.
The potential for a serious accident such as fire or explosion is frightening. I believe that all such incidents should be reported to the relevent authorities.ie gas inspector / workplace health & safetyinyour state