What is the best container to store gasoline in? Metal or plastic? If I store it in a detached garage (cold in the winter) how long will it keep? I'm in the dark on this and would appreciate any suggestions.

-- Shannon (Teacherof3@aol.com), July 01, 1999

Answers

Shannon,

Your questions are answered in part on the following thread:

How can I minimize risk...

Also check the archives for older threads on this subject. They are to be found at the bottom of the "New Questions" page.

Best Wishes,

-- Bingo1 (howe9@pop.shentel.net), July 01, 1999.

Short and simple;

A sealed metal drum is the only way for long-term storage.

Add a storage stabilizer like Sta-Bil and six months to one year is not out of the question.

The detached garage is an excellent plan.

Include a ground wire or strap from the drum to a metal water pipe or suitable ground rod.

Good luck!

WW

-- Wildweasel (vtmldm@epix.net), July 01, 1999.

Shannon; PLEASE ALLOW FOR EXPANSION OF GASOLINE !!! Sorry, Gas expands quite fast,but during the cold weather gas will compress (sorta). Just don't fill the barrels totally full. remember your a teacher of three.... Furie...

-- Furie (furieart@dnet.net), July 02, 1999.