Nasty experience at LPG station
Last night when I tried to fill up at my usual station I connected the nozzle to the filler and there was a spray of liquid LPG everywhere which didn't stop. I uncoupled quickly, but the nozzle continued to gush fuel for several seconds At that moment the attendant rushed up and said that the pump was out of order, they were waiting for someone to come and fix it.
Fortunately none of liquid went in my face, but my hand took the brunt. It felt frozen for some minutes, but quickly recovered. Now it is red and a little swollen, and has a slight pins and needles feel. One finger is still a bit numb.
There was no warning notice on the pump display or the nozzle, but the lights were not on. I had not noticed that in the dark, pouring rain, and dazzle of other lights.
What was going on there? There seemed to be two faults:
1) the nozzle was not sealing on the filler, but sprayed liquid even when clamped on
2) liquid was able to flow through the pump and filler hose despite the machine being turned off.
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