AvantiGas - Non Compliant illegal in-ground tank

Plymouth101

Moving into this property I found myself with an existing non-compliant LPG tank which by being UK non-compliant (it is in the EU), is unsafe and illegal to have on my premises.Because if this, I am unable to transfer to any other LPG supplier.  As soon as I mention my current supplier is AvantGas, they automatically refuse to take the tank over.  

Both LiquidGas UK and AvantiGas admit that this model tank is non-compliant but they state it is safe to use as per a safety certificate issued last year from a third party, but this only warrants AvantiGas, it does not protect me.

They say I  am free to switch suppliers and obtain a compliant tank from them, but obviously at my expense.  Since AvantiGas owns and continues to use this UK non-compliant tank, I want them at their expense to change my tank to one that is compliant, safe and therefore legal. 

As it now stands I am bound to AvantiGas in a monopolistic fashion without the ability to transfer suppliers allowing them to charge as they please. I am currently paying more than any other supplier's quotes.

Is anyone else in this monopolistic situation and if so how did you free yourself from them?

QrizB

Plymouth101 said:

They say I  am free to switch suppliers and obtain a compliant tank from them, but obviously at my expense.

You say "but obviously at my expense". Your current tank belongs to AvantiGas. A replacement tank will belong to your new supplier.

Have you actually received a quote from a different supplier to fit a compliant tank and supply you?

Plymouth101

That is correct, and yes I have received quotes from several suppliers. It makes no difference to me who owns the tank as long as the new tank is compliant.