Can I fill my gas cylinder at Builders?

[TheSlinger]

Thanks all - very helpful

 

[isie]

So my dad bought this 5kg cylinder elsewhere and I want to get it filled en route home today. I need to stop for something else at builders, so I want to know do they fill canisters that weren't bought at builders? What price can I expect for a 5kg re-fill?

Yes you can but depends on the builders branch

Not sure which area you are in?

 

[pb41]

Have often refilled cylinders bought elsewhere at Builders Express in Cheltondale (opposite Pick n Pay Norwood Hypermarket)

 

[isie]

Thanks all - very helpful

OH BTW I do not fill at builders - prefer Makro
Not sure if all builders but at the Sunninghill one you go with a 3KG tank they will charge you for 3KG gas.
Makro they weigh the tank and only charge what they fill.

 

[cr@zydude]

Also shop around for gas prices as it is not regulated.

There is a maximum retail price. Dealers can charge you less but charging more is illegal. Do check though as I had one **** dealer in Cape Town try to over charge me and claim that there is no regulated price. In Cape Town you shouldn't pay more than R23.43 per kg.

 

[TheSlinger]

Just to conclude:

Builders Cape Gate refilled - and weighed the cylinder before and after, charging for the difference.