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Re: Fuel transfer pump
« Reply #16 on: Today at 10:17:19 AM »
I was thinking the tank, but just saw some 30 gallon blue drums that might do the trick.  I could get two of those and be set for a bit.  Might even be able to use the pump I just ordered as well.  Must say a bit nervous as I dont know how those blue tanks would vent.

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Re: Fuel transfer pump
« Reply #17 on: Today at 10:27:22 AM »
I would be cautious about transferring fuel without a grounding strap to take care of the static electricity While using any type of a battery or electric motor,

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Re: Fuel transfer pump
« Reply #18 on: Today at 01:14:51 PM »
I would be cautious about transferring fuel without a grounding strap to take care of the static electricity While using any type of a battery or electric motor,

I've never thought of that but you are probably right.  Not sure how to fix that issue other than being careful.

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Re: Fuel transfer pump
« Reply #19 on: Today at 01:23:58 PM »
Nothing to worry about until the fireball shows up.

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Re: Fuel transfer pump
« Reply #20 on: Today at 01:27:07 PM »
When’s the last time anyone has ever heard of a jerry can exploding while using a transfer pump?

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Re: Fuel transfer pump
« Reply #21 on: Today at 01:43:33 PM »
14 sticks
Just one gallon of gasoline is equivalent to 14 sticks of dynamite in explosive force. Vapors from gasoline are also dangerous!

This is like the neighbor up north who moved a 1500 gallon propane tank half full of propane with his tractor and a mini excavator down the road to his place. He buried it but didn't throw the anode bags in the ground.

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Re: Fuel transfer pump
« Reply #22 on: Today at 03:35:16 PM »
Any of you guys have a reasonable way of storing say 50 gallons of gas other than gas cans.  Boat has a 70 gallon tank.  Long run of ocean fishing I burn 40 or so gallons.  Just looking for ideas.  Not sure outside is an option since I live in an HOA.

Store it at the gas station.


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Re: Fuel transfer pump
« Reply #23 on: Today at 04:10:11 PM »
We used drums, plastic and steel... And steel tanks to store fluids in when we scrapped and derbied... Old oil tanks for diesel heaters ect... We never stored them inside... But we had major fire risks... But a couple plastic drums full of gas would be not much different then the 4 fivers I got in the garage now... If it's going to go it's going to go... I just couldn't imagine dealing with the gas that many times to get the drums full in the garage unless you got a better way? Then fill the boat when you can pull up to the pump in one shabang... Now if you can get a 250 gallon tank and install a pump and get gas delivered then it'd be worth it just for convenience... But I know that'd be against your HOA... Two drums of gas in the garage probably is too actually... You should read in on that...
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Re: Fuel transfer pump
« Reply #24 on: Today at 04:46:12 PM »
We used drums, plastic and steel... And steel tanks to store fluids in when we scrapped and derbied... Old oil tanks for diesel heaters ect... We never stored them inside... But we had major fire risks... But a couple plastic drums full of gas would be not much different then the 4 fivers I got in the garage now... If it's going to go it's going to go... I just couldn't imagine dealing with the gas that many times to get the drums full in the garage unless you got a better way? Then fill the boat when you can pull up to the pump in one shabang... Now if you can get a 250 gallon tank and install a pump and get gas delivered then it'd be worth it just for convenience... But I know that'd be against your HOA... Two drums of gas in the garage probably is too actually... You should read in on that...

Yeah prob right.  Since I use only non-ethanol there isn't always a convenient station on the way home, so I start the season with a full boat and 5 jerry cans full.  I am part prepper so that side of me wants to store more fuel just in case.  I will add a couple more jerry cans and call it a day.

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Re: Fuel transfer pump
« Reply #25 on: Today at 09:06:09 PM »
We used drums, plastic and steel... And steel tanks to store fluids in when we scrapped and derbied... Old oil tanks for diesel heaters ect... We never stored them inside... But we had major fire risks... But a couple plastic drums full of gas would be not much different then the 4 fivers I got in the garage now... If it's going to go it's going to go... I just couldn't imagine dealing with the gas that many times to get the drums full in the garage unless you got a better way? Then fill the boat when you can pull up to the pump in one shabang... Now if you can get a 250 gallon tank and install a pump and get gas delivered then it'd be worth it just for convenience... But I know that'd be against your HOA... Two drums of gas in the garage probably is too actually... You should read in on that...



Yeah prob right.  Since I use only non-ethanol there isn't always a convenient station on the way home, so I start the season with a full boat and 5 jerry cans full.  I am part prepper so that side of me wants to store more fuel just in case.  I will add a couple more jerry cans and call it a day.
   

 The ethanol free... You get the good stuff! I wish I had nice things... You could get a hold of one of those 200 gallon def containers that somebody doesn't want and put a gas pump on it... Just make sure nobody see's it when you pop your garage open... Keep a blanket over it...
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