Date:         Tue, 9 Jul 2013 05:38:45 -0400
Reply-To:     Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
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From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Propane Fill Question (Ontario, Canada)
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        Ian, thanks for that especially since you're the ONLY one so far who's kept on subject.  I thought for a while we were gonna start discussing widgets in Pakistan.  Everybody and their brother hi-jacked this thread for some reason or another.  Your story and letter has been circulated up this way before.  I however am being stonewalled by the TSSA.  I will try to get through to them ONE more time,

Frank

On 2013-07-07, at 12:00 AM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote:

> About 3 years ago I was refused propane service at 3 locations in my =

> area. Each operator looked for the propane inspection decal ( a diamond =
> shaped decal) which I did not have. The local TSSA inspector had told =
> the operators that they would be liable for a huge fine if they supplied =
> propane to a vehicle not showing the inspection decal. One of the =
> operators gave me the name of a shop in Markdale ON. the would do the =
> inspection. I called the shop, explained my problem and they offered in =
> inspect the system in my van for $150.00 and supply the decal.=20
> 
> I sent an email to TSSA asking for clarification and was surprised to =
> get a telephone call within a few hours from a TSSA rep. asking for =
> details with respect to my propane system. After explaining that the =

> tank supplied appliances only (not the engine) the rep. sent me a letter =
> (signed) via email that said in part " while it is advisable to inspect =
> all propane systems periodically the ACT IS SILENT on systems that =
> supply propane to appliances only". (No inspection required).
> 
> I hand delivered copies of that letter to the retailers in my area =
> received service from the first operator that I approached. I have not =
> had to refill the tank for the last two years.=20
> 
> I was also told that the mfg. tank certification ( Manchester's rust =

> gathering tag) needed to be attached to the tank to authenticate the =

> ASME spec.
> 
> I have no doubt the ever pervasive TSSA may have changed the regs. in =
> Ontario since I got the letter. My intention is to convert my stove to =
> the green bottles, my fridge is 12 V Danfloss, and avoid dealing with =
> TSSA licensed retailers.
> 
> Worth an email to TSSA, I think they may respond to taxpayers...
> 
> Ian Allan=