Hi all, quick question for you; can a 6kg Propane Calor bottle pressure deteriorate in storage in the gas locker after three years?
Many thanks. ST.
Many thanks. ST.
6KG CALOR GAS QUERY.
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The valve was shut firmly and not used until earlier this month. I bought this bottle at a greengrocers near Battle Sussex September 2022. Got a good mind to call them and explain why a negative review is on its way.
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What weight have you got in the bottle compared to when you purchased it. All the necessary information wrt empty weight is on the bottle. Seems somewhat small minded to give a negative review after so long. How can you prove you had it shut off firmly enough?
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Well someone will have a chuckle to themselves reading a review after 3 years.
Whatever the reason the the bottle is now empty, it can't be anything the retailer could have prevented, unless they sold you an empty bottle, which I'm sure you would have immediately noticed as it would have been so light? leaving them a negative review would be unfair.
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Over 3 years it would only need the tiniest seep from a bottle to make an impact. Given the constant reuse of bottles then the occasional one with a slightly worn thread sufficient to allow a seep would not be unexpected. Really think it is unfair to blame the retailer, especially a grocers shop rather than a specialist gas supplier, 3 years on.
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Before leaving a negative review, you should exhaust the sellers complaints procedures. Even if you tried to use the CRA as it is now more than six months since you paid for the gas, the CRA would expect you (The customer) to be able to furnish sufficient evidence that the cylinder was faulty leading to the loss of the gas. At three years I doubt you could obtain evidence a leak being present at the time of purchase.
I seriously doubt the seller was deliberately trying to sell underweight or faulty cylinders refills, as there would be no commercial gain, because the retailer would be buying from a commercial supplier like for example Calor for Flow gas etc.
How could you prove you hadn't opened the gas valve at some point and possibly not fully closed it?
I strongly suspect that you would spend more money and time trying to make a claim against the seller, than the value the gas. and along with the strong possibility of not even being successful with such a claim, you could be landed with the sellers legal costs also.
Probably better for finance and valour to post the experience as "That's Life" And if you feel so strongly about it, double up on checking cylinders for weight in the shop when you first get them.
I seriously doubt the seller was deliberately trying to sell underweight or faulty cylinders refills, as there would be no commercial gain, because the retailer would be buying from a commercial supplier like for example Calor for Flow gas etc.
How could you prove you hadn't opened the gas valve at some point and possibly not fully closed it?
I strongly suspect that you would spend more money and time trying to make a claim against the seller, than the value the gas. and along with the strong possibility of not even being successful with such a claim, you could be landed with the sellers legal costs also.
Probably better for finance and valour to post the experience as "That's Life" And if you feel so strongly about it, double up on checking cylinders for weight in the shop when you first get them.
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The OP only says that after three years in the locker the gas pressure has "deteriorated", no information given on weights, or whether it was connected to the system., oa plug inserted throughout that time. in the words of the Bard "much ado about nothing"
Must pop down to my local fruit and veg store and ask them what their complaints procedure is, although it's more likely to be "just return the stuff and we will exchange".
Must pop down to my local fruit and veg store and ask them what their complaints procedure is, although it's more likely to be "just return the stuff and we will exchange".
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