proper storage of all those fuel cans
 

With a nod to the Propane thread, I am good with the 20lb propane
tanks and never bring them inside- but in my well ventilated and
unheated, but electrified garage I have;
in the winter a car with 12gallons of gasoline-
a generator with 10gallons of gas
a 5gallon and two 2 gallon cans of gas
two 1 gallon cans of mixed gas [40:1 & 50:1]
5 gallons of kerosene
5 gallons of diesel

I have toyed with the idea of a dedicated fuel shed/box out back but
it isn't something I've ever gotten around to. What are some
thoughts on safe storage of all this crap?

Jim

proper storage of all those fuel cans
 

"Jim Elbrecht" wrote in message
...
With a nod to the Propane thread, I am good with the 20lb propane
tanks and never bring them inside- but in my well ventilated and
unheated, but electrified garage I have;
in the winter a car with 12gallons of gasoline-
a generator with 10gallons of gas
a 5gallon and two 2 gallon cans of gas
two 1 gallon cans of mixed gas [40:1 & 50:1]
5 gallons of kerosene
5 gallons of diesel

I have toyed with the idea of a dedicated fuel shed/box out back but
it isn't something I've ever gotten around to. What are some
thoughts on safe storage of all this crap?

Jim


You're obviously a terrorist. Got fertilizer in that garage too, Mohamed?
:-)

proper storage of all those fuel cans
 

Jim Elbrecht wrote:
With a nod to the Propane thread, I am good with the 20lb propane
tanks and never bring them inside- but in my well ventilated and
unheated, but electrified garage I have;
in the winter a car with 12gallons of gasoline-
a generator with 10gallons of gas
a 5gallon and two 2 gallon cans of gas
two 1 gallon cans of mixed gas [40:1 & 50:1]
5 gallons of kerosene
5 gallons of diesel

I have toyed with the idea of a dedicated fuel shed/box out back but
it isn't something I've ever gotten around to. What are some
thoughts on safe storage of all this crap?

Jim

I do about the same and think it's OK. Only problem I ever had was a
leaky gas tank on a Lawnboy lawnmower. The company had sent out a
recall notice and extended warranty but I did not bother and did not
replace until it leaked. Leak was minor but now I never leave tank full.

proper storage of all those fuel cans
 

On Apr 23, 4:53*am, Jim Elbrecht wrote:
With a nod to the Propane thread, I am good with the 20lb propane
tanks and never bring them inside- but in my well ventilated and
unheated, but electrified garage I have;
in the winter a car with 12gallons of gasoline-
a generator with 10gallons of gas
a 5gallon and two 2 gallon cans of gas
two 1 gallon cans of mixed gas [40:1 & 50:1]
5 gallons of kerosene
5 gallons of diesel

I have toyed with the idea of a dedicated fuel shed/box out back but
it isn't something I've ever gotten around to. * * What are some
thoughts on safe storage of all this crap?

Jim

I am about the same. Here is one I bet noone thinks of.

I store my butane camp lantern in the basement along with the fuel
canisters. Last year I had to use it during an extended power outage
(about 2 hours). Started with a fresh canister. Power outage over, I
removed the canister. Next time I went to use it, the canister was
totally empty. Obviously the valve had not totally sealed and all the
remaining fuel leaked off.

Harry K

proper storage of all those fuel cans
 

harry k wrote:

-snip-
I am about the same. Here is one I bet noone thinks of.

I store my butane camp lantern in the basement along with the fuel
canisters. Last year I had to use it during an extended power outage
(about 2 hours). Started with a fresh canister. Power outage over, I
removed the canister. Next time I went to use it, the canister was
totally empty. Obviously the valve had not totally sealed and all the
remaining fuel leaked off.

I keep 3-4 1lb propane tanks for torches, lights & a camp stove. They
get stored in my basement right above an outlet to the cellar drain.
I doubt a pound of propane would make much of a boom if one leaked-
but if it does, the path is clear for it to go to the outside without
passing any source of ignition. [remember propane is heavier than air,
so it sinks- unlike natural gas]

Jim

proper storage of all those fuel cans
 

On Apr 23, 6:53*am, Jim Elbrecht wrote:
With a nod to the Propane thread, I am good with the 20lb propane
tanks and never bring them inside- but in my well ventilated and
unheated, but electrified garage I have;
in the winter a car with 12gallons of gasoline-
a generator with 10gallons of gas
a 5gallon and two 2 gallon cans of gas
two 1 gallon cans of mixed gas [40:1 & 50:1]
5 gallons of kerosene
5 gallons of diesel

I have toyed with the idea of a dedicated fuel shed/box out back but
it isn't something I've ever gotten around to. * * What are some
thoughts on safe storage of all this crap?

Jim

Metal gas cans rust, if you smell gas you have a leak and an issue.
Just keep it sealed it will be safe.

proper storage of all those fuel cans
 

Valves on the smaller tanks are noted for leaking. Very
often, I just leave the appliance hooked up. Lantern,
torch, whatever. I trust the on off knob more than the
schraeder valve.

You can put some water in the end of the tank, see if it
bubbles. That helps tell if the shrader valve is holding.

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
..


"harry k" wrote in message
...

I store my butane camp lantern in the basement along with
the fuel
canisters. Last year I had to use it during an extended
power outage
(about 2 hours). Started with a fresh canister. Power
outage over, I
removed the canister. Next time I went to use it, the
canister was
totally empty. Obviously the valve had not totally sealed
and all the
remaining fuel leaked off.

Harry K

proper storage of all those fuel cans
 

I keep all stuff of this nature way out back behind my shed (outside).


"Jim Elbrecht" wrote in message
With a nod to the Propane thread, I am good with the 20lb propane
tanks and never bring them inside- but in my well ventilated and
unheated, but electrified garage I have;
in the winter a car with 12gallons of gasoline-
a generator with 10gallons of gas
a 5gallon and two 2 gallon cans of gas
two 1 gallon cans of mixed gas [40:1 & 50:1]
5 gallons of kerosene
5 gallons of diesel

I have toyed with the idea of a dedicated fuel shed/box out back but
it isn't something I've ever gotten around to. What are some
thoughts on safe storage of all this crap?

Jim

proper storage of all those fuel cans
 

"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
"Jim Elbrecht" wrote:
With a nod to the Propane thread, I am good with the 20lb propane
tanks and never bring them inside- but in my well ventilated and
unheated, but electrified garage I have;
in the winter a car with 12gallons of gasoline-
a generator with 10gallons of gas
a 5gallon and two 2 gallon cans of gas
two 1 gallon cans of mixed gas [40:1 & 50:1]
5 gallons of kerosene
5 gallons of diesel

I have toyed with the idea of a dedicated fuel shed/box out back but
it isn't something I've ever gotten around to. What are some
thoughts on safe storage of all this crap?


You're obviously a terrorist. Got fertilizer in that garage too, Mohamed?
:-)

I don't think he's a muslim, so he must be one o dem right-wing extremists,
you know, the ones more dangerous than terrorists, er, I mean "misunderstood
victim of western imperialism".

I'm forwarding this to DHS; expect a large cylinder-shaped woman at your
door.

Jon

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Bill wrote:
I keep all stuff of this nature way out back behind my shed (outside).


"Jim Elbrecht" wrote in message
With a nod to the Propane thread, I am good with the 20lb propane
tanks and never bring them inside- but in my well ventilated and
unheated, but electrified garage I have;
in the winter a car with 12gallons of gasoline-
a generator with 10gallons of gas
a 5gallon and two 2 gallon cans of gas
two 1 gallon cans of mixed gas [40:1 & 50:1]
5 gallons of kerosene
5 gallons of diesel

I have toyed with the idea of a dedicated fuel shed/box out back but
it isn't something I've ever gotten around to. What are some
thoughts on safe storage of all this crap?


Then there's the issue of vandals/firebugs. IIRC Seattle had a rash of fires
several years ago where the arsonist was using outdoor stored cans to start
fires.

proper storage of all those fuel cans
 

On Apr 23, 6:53 am, Jim Elbrecht wrote:
With a nod to the Propane thread, I am good with the 20lb propane
tanks and never bring them inside- but in my well ventilated and
unheated, but electrified garage I have;
in the winter a car with 12gallons of gasoline-
a generator with 10gallons of gas
a 5gallon and two 2 gallon cans of gas
two 1 gallon cans of mixed gas [40:1 & 50:1]
5 gallons of kerosene
5 gallons of diesel

I have toyed with the idea of a dedicated fuel shed/box out back but
it isn't something I've ever gotten around to. What are some
thoughts on safe storage of all this crap?

Jim

I notified your insurance company. :-)

proper storage of all those fuel cans
 

Jon Danniken wrote:

I don't think he's a muslim, so he must be one o dem right-wing
extremists, you know, the ones more dangerous than terrorists, er, I
mean "misunderstood victim of western imperialism".

I'm forwarding this to DHS; expect a large cylinder-shaped woman at
your door.


The one that's full of gas?

proper storage of all those fuel cans
 

So, maybe Bill shouldn't store stuff of this nature behind
his shed?

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
..


"Bob F" wrote in message
...

Then there's the issue of vandals/firebugs. IIRC Seattle had
a rash of fires
several years ago where the arsonist was using outdoor
stored cans to start
fires.

proper storage of all those fuel cans
 

"WhiteTea" wrote in message
...
On Apr 23, 6:53 am, Jim Elbrecht wrote:
With a nod to the Propane thread, I am good with the 20lb propane
tanks and never bring them inside- but in my well ventilated and
unheated, but electrified garage I have;
in the winter a car with 12gallons of gasoline-
a generator with 10gallons of gas
a 5gallon and two 2 gallon cans of gas
two 1 gallon cans of mixed gas [40:1 & 50:1]
5 gallons of kerosene
5 gallons of diesel

I have toyed with the idea of a dedicated fuel shed/box out back but
it isn't something I've ever gotten around to. What are some
thoughts on safe storage of all this crap?

Jim

I notified your insurance company. :-)



What about the 20 gallons of gas in you CAR red hot after driving ???
LOL..Get a life.....

proper storage of all those fuel cans
 

Jim Elbrecht wrote:
With a nod to the Propane thread, I am good with the 20lb propane
tanks and never bring them inside- but in my well ventilated and
unheated, but electrified garage I have;
in the winter a car with 12gallons of gasoline-
a generator with 10gallons of gas
a 5gallon and two 2 gallon cans of gas
two 1 gallon cans of mixed gas [40:1 & 50:1]
5 gallons of kerosene
5 gallons of diesel

I have toyed with the idea of a dedicated fuel shed/box out back but
it isn't something I've ever gotten around to. What are some
thoughts on safe storage of all this crap?

Jim

mine just sit around various parts of the yard. Usually the last place
they were used.

s

proper storage of all those fuel cans
 

Jim Elbrecht wrote:
With a nod to the Propane thread, I am good with the 20lb propane
tanks and never bring them inside- but in my well ventilated and
unheated, but electrified garage I have;
in the winter a car with 12gallons of gasoline-
a generator with 10gallons of gas
a 5gallon and two 2 gallon cans of gas
two 1 gallon cans of mixed gas [40:1 & 50:1]
5 gallons of kerosene
5 gallons of diesel

I have toyed with the idea of a dedicated fuel shed/box out back but
it isn't something I've ever gotten around to. What are some
thoughts on safe storage of all this crap?

Jim
Hi,
All of them are stored in a shed in the back corner of my back yard.