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Gas truck explosion #205085 09/20/2019 08:13 PM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 20,069 Likes: 39 Auburn, WA SXMScubaman OP Traveler
OP SXMScubaman Traveler Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 20,069 Likes: 39 Auburn, WA	A gas truck exploded outside of white swan restaurant injuring 2. They were refilling gas bottles for cooking. I wonder if these bottles were out of date for certification to be refilled. Just a reminder to check your bbq gas tanks to make sure they are. Gas companies aren't supposed to refill expired tanks but oftentimes do and this can happen.

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Re: Gas truck explosion SXMScubaman #205088 09/21/2019 07:11 AM
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ruralcarrier Traveler Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 18,168 Likes: 21 Ohio	Different (if any) laws or regulations than is the US or your state. Most places in my area will NOT refill if expired but they will inspect and re-certify if possible. ARTICLE J.D.

Re: Gas truck explosion SXMScubaman #205099 09/21/2019 09:06 AM
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Kennys Traveler Joined: May 2002 Posts: 5,615 Likes: 8	It was from the truck big tank and not small bottles.

Re: Gas truck explosion Kennys #205102 09/21/2019 10:25 AM
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OP SXMScubaman Traveler Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 20,069 Likes: 39 Auburn, WA	Article I read said they were filling a small bottle and that is what exploded. Was article wrong? News sometimes get it wrong.

Re: Gas truck explosion SXMScubaman #205104 09/21/2019 11:16 AM
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Kennys Traveler Joined: May 2002 Posts: 5,615 Likes: 8	The 100 lb bottles.

Re: Gas truck explosion SXMScubaman #205105 09/21/2019 11:22 AM
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JoeC047 Traveler Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 572 New Jersey	Was the restaurant damaged, I love that place!

Re: Gas truck explosion JoeC047 #205110 09/21/2019 12:22 PM
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Kennys Traveler Joined: May 2002 Posts: 5,615 Likes: 8	No damage to the restaurant.

Re: Gas truck explosion SXMScubaman #205123 09/21/2019 07:01 PM
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ruralcarrier Traveler Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 18,168 Likes: 21 Ohio	Originally Posted by SXMScubaman Article I read said they were filling a small bottle and that is what exploded. Was article wrong? News sometimes get it wrong. I doubt a restaurant would use a #20 propane tank. J.D.

Re: Gas truck explosion Kennys #205134 09/21/2019 10:56 PM
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OP SXMScubaman Traveler Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 20,069 Likes: 39 Auburn, WA	Ok. Thanks.

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