[AT] Torch kit

[Greg Hass]

I don't know enough to comment on the torch brands as I can't even 
remember what brand I have, but I can tell you about my experience with 
tanks. I bought my torch kit at a local auto parts store. I also leased 
a set of tanks. I don't remember the length of the lease but during that 
time the company was sold 4 times. Each time it was sold, more of the 
records were lost. Finally, toward the end I went in for new tanks and 
was told I would have to prove I had a good lease in order to get more 
gas. The auto parts store convinced them to give me another set of 
refills until they could sort out the problems with the records. Well, I 
had the tanks for about ten months and get a bill with $400 in late 
charges. Well, I hit the roof and called the new leasing company where I 
got a woman with an attitude. She got nasty so I just told her that it 
was not my fault most of the records had been lost. I also told her I 
knew of 6 other people who had tanks from them and I was going to tell 
them to bury their tanks and not return them because 1) her company did 
not know who they were to charge late fees and 2) it would be cheaper to 
bury them than return them and face $400. She said that wouldn't be 
right and I told her what she was doing was not right. In the end I 
agreed to return the tanks and pay a 1 month late fee in   return for a 
paper saying all accounts paid in full. I then went to a local welding 
supply store and bought my tanks plus I later bought 2 Argon tanks. I 
have not had a problem since plus the cost to buy the tanks was about 
the same as the lease cost. I realize everywhere is different but am 
just saying what happened to me.
            Greg Hass