Propane Tank Warning

[Teresa]

Propane Tank Warning
A message from the Law Enforcement Network:

For those of you who like to grill it up during the summer, here's a safety announcement you should be aware of.
Please put this information out to ALL.  Even if you do not use and exchange a propane tank, send this out for those that do.  This is something you definitely need to be aware of, especially in light of the recent news of "Meth-labs" in our area:

      "There was a meth training/workshop yesterday and there was a lot of great new information presented.   
      Meth cooks are getting the propane tanks from the exchanges at Wal-Mart, Kroger, etc. and emptying them of the propane.  Then, they are filling them with anhydrous ammonia (which they now have a recipe for by the way).  After they are finished with them, they return them to the store.  They are then refilled with propane and sent back for you and me to buy.  Anhydrous ammonia is very corrosive and weakens the structure of the tank.  It can be very dangerous when mixed with propane and hooked up to our grills, etc.
      According to our presenter, you should inspect the propane tank for any blue or greenish residue around the valve areas.  If it is present, refuse to purchase that one."

      Here's the NPGA Site for your review also.  They have pictures.

      http://www.npga.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=529

[Tobina+1]

Interesting and sad.  It's amazing what people are doing these days for a high.  Thanks, Teresa!

OR... you could just support your local propane company and have them re-fill your tank for you.  Much less expensive, anyway!