alnmike Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I've done a search of this forum, and also BF website, but don'tseem to be able to get the information! Can you carry new, sealedtins of paint in a car/van on the ferry? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastines Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Never had trouble and bring all my paint over from Travis & Perkins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZ Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 We drove with the car boot full of tins of paint a couple of weeks ago - no problems whatsover. Have you read anywhere about such products being banned on the ferries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alnmike Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 Thanks for this - we had done it in the past, but I remembered sometale locally that you couldn't take a tin of paint on a local bus. (Itturned out it had to be in 2 carrier bags) I wasn't sure if theferries had it on a list of 'dangerous substances'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 [quote user="alnmike"]Thanks for this - we had done it in the past, but I remembered some tale locally that you couldn't take a tin of paint on a local bus. (It turned out it had to be in 2 carrier bags) I wasn't sure if the ferries had it on a list of 'dangerous substances'![/quote]Risk of "looking stupid" mode - Why is it safer to carry paint in carrier bags rather than a tin? Cannot believe that paint is any more dangerous than a tank partly filled with petrol but who knows ? We usually place any tins under a small mountain of luggage and hope that any searcher cannot be bothered to do the job properly. Has worked so far.Johnnot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh4 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 The problem is that after the events of last week, how long will it be before ferry companies and the tunnel have to start imposing similar restrictions on carrying liquids.Get your UK paint across as soon as possible. Me? I'm going to make short term investments in Dulux, Berger etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chauffour Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 probably they will ask you to drink a bit of the paint, or maybe to show that it's real paint by painting the door of your car?[:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owens88 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 >probably they will ask you to drink a bit of the paintWill the same rules apply to wine and spirits ? In the interests of road safety (avoidance of drink driving) would it be a good idea to establish registered 'testers' at the ports who, for a fee, will drink some of your wine etc. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh4 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Now that John sounds just like the job for the likes of you and me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 [quote user="Iceni"][quote user="alnmike"]Thanks for this - we had done it in the past, but I remembered some tale locally that you couldn't take a tin of paint on a local bus. (It turned out it had to be in 2 carrier bags) I wasn't sure if the ferries had it on a list of 'dangerous substances'![/quote]Risk of "looking stupid" mode - Why is it safer to carry paint in carrier bags rather than a tin? [/quote]I think it had to be in a tin AND in two carrier bags! However, I always carry my paint around loose in carrier bags. Always seem to have plenty of empty seats around me on buses for some reason....[8-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owens88 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 [quote user="andyh4"]Now that John sounds just like the job for the likes of you and me [/quote]I agree. I probably couldn't manage it full time though the peak periods would suit me.Would somebody fund a research project in evaluating the 'calibre' of drinks carried through various ports ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alnmike Posted August 17, 2006 Author Share Posted August 17, 2006 Mark - you are quite right, it is a tin and 2 carrier bags!! I do like the idea of 'liquid ' tasters - not sure how you guys wouldfare as I ususally bring back equal amounts of vin rouge and washingliquid !!!Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 No problem. They don't bother you if they see you foaming at the mouth, and I should know. [B] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Riff-Raff Element Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 [quote user="andyh4"]The problem is that after the events of lastweek, how long will it be before ferry companies and the tunnel have tostart imposing similar restrictions on carrying liquids.[/quote]Could be a tad impractical, surely? Petrol and diesel are liquids (andfine explosives when mixed with certain fertilisers), but I can hardlysee people being expected to drain their fuel tinks prior to boarding...Just because people might conspire to concoct explosions inimaginative ways does not mean necessarily that they would succeed. Atone point the substaintial technical resources of the CIA were devotedto a plot to kill off Castro with an exploding cigar. They could neverquite get this to work. Tricky little blighters, explosives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Zoff Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 When I enquired about taking a variety of petrol-engined tools (a lawn-mower, chainsaw, hedge-trimmer and strimmer) in the ferry, I was told there was no problem as long as the fuel tanks were drained and that I waited till I was in France to buy fuel to fill them up. They did say, though, that they would prefer that they were kept out of sight. Not because there was anything wrong about taking them but to avoid delays while the security people felt obliged to check them all for absence of petrol.And having experienced the not altogether desirable effect on a car boot floor/carpet of a leaking paint tin, I would definitely recommend putting in plastic bags - preferably not supermarket bags with anti-suffocation holes. You'd think I would learn from my mistakes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Paint is subject to the dangerous goods regulations, and obviously there are rules regarding it's carriage on the road in the UK by commercial operators, perhaps for the sake of interest you might want to stick "dangerous goods" in your search engine and check out the UK HSE site for more info. As I understand it you exempt from the full HSE Regs provided you are carrying a limited quantity, which seems to be 5 litre cans in a box up to a max total weight of 30 kg or 1 litre cans on a shrink wrapped tray up to a total weight of 20 kg. Not sure how that reads across to amateur haulage but it is probably wise guidance. Please don't ever consider just sticking this stuff in aircraft hold baggage - that is illegal without proper packing and documentation and more importantly it is bleeding dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Zoff Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Without wishing in any way to play down the seriousness of Stefan's post, I wonder how the danger from a few cans of paint in a hold compares with that posed by gallons of cheap vodka and other spirits crammed into suitcases, car boots, trailers, etc. Genuine comment - I'm no chemist and haven't a clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnbru Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 [quote user="alnmike"]I've done a search of this forum, and also BF website, but don'tseem to be able to get the information! Can you carry new, sealedtins of paint in a car/van on the ferry? Thanks[/quote]I've only caught up with this thread. A simple question comes to mind: if you want to know what a ferry company allows you to carry, why not ask the ferry company? Or am I missing something here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnbru Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Well, now. DIdn't i do well with the quote facility. Can't get the smilies to work either.I'm definitely missing something. A brain is a possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 [quote user="irnbru"][quote user="alnmike"]I've done a search of this forum, and also BF website, but don'tseem to be able to get the information! Can you carry new, sealedtins of paint in a car/van on the ferry? Thanks[/quote]I've only caught up with this thread. A simple question comes to mind: if you want to know what a ferry company allows you to carry, why not ask the ferry company? Or am I missing something here?[/quote]What's the betting your browser is IE7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnbru Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 [quote user="Cassis"] What's the betting your browser is IE7?[/quote]You lose your shirt. I was using Safari. This attempt is onNetscape which has given a better message form with a menu bar. [:)][:D][8-|] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoverfrog Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 ...or Camino... or Safari.... or Firefox?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnbru Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 [quote user="alnmike"]I've done a search of this forum, and also BF website, but don'tseem to be able to get the information! Can you carry new, sealedtins of paint in a car/van on the ferry? Thanks[/quote]Not to be sidetracked by discussions of browsers, I come back to myoriginal curiosity. Wouldn't it be quicker to ask the ferrycompany if you can carry paint than to browse forums for ananswer? Maybe I am just being a boring old fart to suggest thehorse's mouth as a source of info.[:'(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Go Firefox!!!Agreed, Irnbru. Easier and you get the right answer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alnmike Posted August 20, 2006 Author Share Posted August 20, 2006 On browser - I like/use Firefox, partly my attempt not to let Mr Gates rule my life, mind you he's retired now or something !!I did ask the BF, who said it was a bit of a grey area and suggested that I may not wish to ask any more questions (bit like keeping the lawnmowers minus petrol out of sight I guess). Where my attempt with google fell down was that I could not remember that tricky word 'hazardous' as 'paint' and 'ferry' bought up some quite interesting links that I read for so long I forgot what I was looking for. BF did mention 'hazardous' regulations would apply, but I just wanted some coalface views. Thanks all!And I'm particularly pleased to be able to feel that I've been party to the creation of a new job role . . . that of 'drink taster' !! [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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