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Can I fill a gas cylinder at an LPG filling station myself?

18. June 2018/in Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, General, LPG Everyday, LPG Knowledge, LPG Leisure Time

Inhaltsverzeichnis

  • Operator obligations at the filling station
  • DVFG explains
  • Approval is irrelevant
  • LPG tank in your vehicle
  • Avoiding a lack of gas
Approximate reading time: 4 minutes

The question about self-service filling of propane gas cylinders at a filling station seemed to have been put to bed already. However: There’s life in the old dog yet, and thanks to a few manufacturers, the topic is more current than ever. Gas cylinders which anyone is allowed to fill at a filling station come onto the market again and again – with approval. In this article, we tell you whether this is actually true, or whether it’s still forbidden to fill your cylinder yourself.

The garden party is coming up. The gas barbecue is prepared. The other preparations are running full speed ahead. Everything is going smoothly! Then: The host wants to light the gas barbecue, but they can’t – there’s no gas! Now where can they get their hands on some gas at 6 p.m. on a Saturday evening?

The “clever” people think of the petrol station first: “Well yes, it’s more or less the same gas and the filling station is definitely still open!” And the host read online that the cylinders and adapters that they bought there are suitable and approved for self-filling. So: Off to the petrol station to save the evening.

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Wenn die Gasflasche plötzlich leer ist und die Füllstelle bereits geschlossen hat: Kann ich dann die Flasche an der Tankstellen selbst befüllen? Die technischen Regeln haben eine klare Antwort parat!

When the gas cylinder is suddenly empty and the filling place has already closed: Can I fill the cylinder at a petrol stations myself? The technical rules have an answer!
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Operator obligations at the filling station

Once arrived at the fuel pump, the petrol station operator calls the host back. “What’s wrong?” they ask – not aware of any wrongdoing, after all, the manufacturer of the gas cylinder approved and permitted it for filling. But the petrol station operator tells them unequivocally that it is forbidden for private individuals to fill cylinders at the petrol station – regardless of whether or not the cylinder has approval.

The host looks back at him, flabbergasted, and sees their garden party completely ruined. However: Was the petrol station operator right?

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DVFG explains

Yes, according to the specialist information of the German LPG Association (DVFG), the petrol station operator is right. The Industrial Safety Regulation (BetrSichV) applies to German petrol stations. And this regulation in turn is regulated more specifically in the technical rules (TRBS).

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Approval is irrelevant

In the TRBS, this is written in black and white: It is forbidden to fill LPG cylinders at petrol stations. It doesn’t matter whether the gas cylinder allegedly has an approval, and it certainly doesn’t matter whether or not it is suitable.

This prohibition applies to all LPG cylinders used in Germany, regardless of whether they have a filling weight of 5, 8, 11, or 33 kilograms. It also applies in large parts of Europe. Important information for campers, because more and more stories are circulating that claim you can fill your gas cylinders abroad, wherever you go.

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Egal welche Gasflasche Sie im Einsatz haben, Sie dürfen diese unter keinen Umständen selbst an der Tankstelle mit Autogas befüllen. Bitte wenden Sie sich unbedingt an das autorisierte Fachpersonal an der Füllstelle.

It doesn’t matter what kind of gas cylinder you are using, under no circumstances are you allowed to fill it with autogas yourself at the filling station. Please speak to the authorised specialist personnel at the authorised filling point.
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LPG tank in your vehicle

LPG tanks which are permanently installed in a motor caravan or caravan are a special case. Unlike conventional gas cylinders, these have a special filling hole connector which allows the camper to supply them with LPG themselves, even at LPG filling stations.

Während Camper ihre Gasflaschen auf keinen Fall selbst befüllen dürfen, ist die Sachlage bei fest im Wohnmobil oder Wohnwagen installierten Gastanks anders.

While campers may not fill their gas cylinders themselves under any circumstances, the situation with LPG tanks which are firmly installed in motor caravans and caravans is different.

Avoiding a lack of gas

We’ve now explained that it is strictly forbidden to fill normal gas cylinders yourself. But what options does the host have to avoid a similar disaster in future?

  • Checking the filling level of the gas cylinder in good time
  • If applicable, storing a full reserve cylinder at home
  • Having the gas cylinder filled at an authorised filling point before larger parties, to be on the safe side

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Information regarding technical systems

This blog will never ask members of the public or unqualified persons to make changes to or fiddle around with technical systems themselves.

In accordance with the Industrial Safety Regulation (BetrSichV), a qualified person must take care of a system which requires monitoring.

A qualified person is someone who has the specific specialist knowledge required. This knowledge is gained by way of a professional apprenticeship, corresponding professional experience or current occupational activity.

Please note that the texts are based on information, regulations and standards for Germany. Please always check the rules and regulations in the relevant country of destination and consult specialists if necessary.

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