LPG Bottle expiry Dates

We've all had trouble at some time getting LPG bottles refilled when they are past their 10year expiry date so I though it a good idea to use the swap and go service.

Apart from being quicker you get an incode bottle back (so I thought).

At a Victor Harbor Servo I exchanged my 1997 for a SnG bottle for $26 and on return to the CP I noted even though it was freshly painted, the valve was obviously new it had not been restamped with service date. I took it back as I am leaving on some trips soon and don't want the hassles or expenses of trying to refill expired bottles. I understand they won't let expired bottles on the Tassie ferry either.

"Its no problems we'll take it back and refill it any time" they said. They were mightily miffed when I suggested I wanted another one, but hey its my money right.

Well I got my recently stamped bottle 08/2002 and doth think I won't go back there again.

There, its off my chest.

Russell