I wanted to store some extra gas (in approved containers of course) for y2k and was wondering if theres anything special I should know about in order to be safe? Obviously I know that I don't want to store the containers next to open flames (duh) but might there be other things Im not aware of? Thanks

-- Rich (rubeliever@webtv.net), December 10, 1999

Answers

Keep it outside and tightly sealed. Add a fuel stabilizer to keep the gas from breaking down

-- fatanddumb (fatdumb@nd.happy), December 10, 1999.

Yep. Put them in the shade so you don't get wide temperature swings which will change the pressure. Don't overfill as you must leave room for expansion. Fill containers on ground (not in back of a pickup truck). Store on ground or on metal shelf sitting on the ground or on a concrete shed floor to keep containers from picking up a static charge.

-- John (jh@NotReal.ca), December 10, 1999.

If I stored mine outside where I live, it would be gone in less than an hour. Wouldn't recommend your living area either, but a garage seems to work for me.

-- franko (franko@home.com), December 10, 1999.

Call your local fire department (from a pay phone) don't give your name ask them what local regulations are on storage, amount, type of container. Wouldn't feel comfrotable storing more then 5-10 gallons in my garage. MY bedroom is over it, got kids. Think about it.

-- kozak (kozak@formerusaf.guv), December 10, 1999.

Try this:

Gasoline Storage

-- Dennis (djolson@cherco.net), December 10, 1999.

Chevron storage tips: link

-- rb (ronbanks_2000@yahoo.com), December 10, 1999.

Rotate your small amount of extra gas once or twice in the time remaining so that you know how to fill and use the containers without getting gas all over yourself or your clothes.

It took quite a bit of practice for me.

-- nothere nothere (notherethere@hotmail.com), December 10, 1999.