[AIS] PSA about CNG tank refill

[Andy Spence-Parsons]

Since writing my original PSA, one of my crew researched and purchased an adapter that allows a tank to be filled at a Kwik Trip.  It is my understanding AIM in Bayfield now owns something similar for loan/rent.


> On Jul 16, 2021, at 15:41, Rick Klevorn <greendodger at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
>  Not famliar with CNG refill systems.
> 
> The Kwik Trip in Superior, the one east of town on US2 on the lake side of the road, offers CNG.
> 
> It's dispensed through a pump that resembles a gas pump. Pictures attached.
> 
> The pump nozzle head looks pretty big, I'm not sure if it's intended for cars or small cylinders.
> 
> Rick K.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Mark Gross via AIS <ais at lists.wyc.org>
> Date: 7/16/21 2:03 PM (GMT-06:00)
> To: Andy Spence-Parsons <andy.spence-parsons at comcast.net>, Craig Smith via Ais <ais at lists.wyc.org>
> Subject: Re: [AIS] PSA about CNG tank refill
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> These guys will fill to 2500 lbs of CNG.
> I paid him $20 per just like at centerpoint, though I seem to recall that Centerpoint filled higher, but something us better than nothing.  
> 
> Plus other ideas for filling at filling at filling stations but we would have to I vest maybe $800.
> 
> Mark C. Gross 
> Formacoat LLC
> 
> From: AIS <ais-bounces at lists.wyc.org> on behalf of Andy Spence-Parsons via AIS <ais at lists.wyc.org>
> Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2021, 5:35 PM
> To: Craig Smith via Ais
> Subject: [AIS] PSA about CNG tank refill
> 
> Skippers, Crew Bosses, Logistics planners, victualers, and/or hungry crew - Listen up if you use CNG tanks on your boat, especially those planning offshore this season.  The only filling station I know in the state, Centerpoint Energy in Richfield is currently UNABLE to refill tanks.  No word on when they will be able to do so.  
> 
> Before you go there, I suggest you call one for the following two phone numbers:
> 
> Melissa Erickson - 612.861.8447
> Norbert Michel - 612.861.8453
> 
> If anyone has another source, I’m sure there are several here who want to know.  Additionally, if you have a lead on the purchase of additional tanks, I seem to have lost one that needs to be replaced - leads welcome.
> 
> Hope this resolves before the Trans and Mac season.
> 
> Andy
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