Ed Pawlowski wrote:
"Steve Turner" wrote in message

I am not sure how old you are but I recall numerous news reports
of
fires at the pumps caused by a static discharge. Pumps in Houston
warn to not fill loose gas cans inside a vehicle.

I wouldn't dispute that, but no I hadn't heard any such reports and
I
figure if they were "numerous" I would have heard of at least one.
Anyway, my (implied) point was that the odds of an explosion in the
presence of static electricity and gasoline vapors would seem far
more likely that one in a wood shop, but how's about we just forget
I said anything and we'll put the lid back on this can of worms...

I've seen video of the exploding gas at the pumps. Usually caused
when in the winter someone sets the pump to fill, gets back in the
car to keep warm, then gets out and grabs the pump handle. I think
that is one reason self service pump do not have the locking fill
handle.

Which is why I keep a piece of velcro on the lid holder on the gas
cap.

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