[PBARC] Summer Safety: [BBQ Grill = Meth Cooker]

[E Glenn Wolf Jr]

Beware:  BBQ Grill = Meth Cooker

For all you PROPANE users out there....Please share this info...

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Meth cooks are getting propane tanks from the exchanges at Wal-Mart,
Safeway, Home Depot, etc. and emptying them of the propane.
 
Then, they are filling them with anhydrous ammonia.  After they are finished
with them, they return them to the exchange.  Consequently, they are then
refilled with propane and sent back for you or me to buy.
Here is the real concern.  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 your grill, etc.
 
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.

IF YOU HAVE TIME -- CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS.  THEY
ALSO HAVE PICTURES YOU CAN REVIEW

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