ransley wrote:
On May 22, 11:15 pm, "Ed Pawlowski" wrote:
Saw this on another newsgroup.
Seems as though the big sellers of exchange tanks are not filling them all
the way now.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090522/...g_on_propane_2

Cheating, the oldest job known to man. Time for the billionth new law?
If gasolene pumps were not verified randomly you would be cheated when
you fill your car, how do you know the home fuel delivery man doesnt
cheat you, if you are not there.

Because their meters are certified by weights and measures inspectors
just like those in gasoline stations are. My buddy has a liquid fuels
business and he gets notices to bring selected trucks to a location
where he pumps a specified amount into a graduated container and the
inspector verifies the accuracy. If it passes he seals the meter and
applies a sticker. When they deliver fuel the meter stamps the beginning
and ending pump reading on the ticket.