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Wisdom of the OB - Possible water in Gas containers
Posted on 4/30/14 at 6:54 am
Posted on 4/30/14 at 6:54 am
So I was getting my once per month fill up at a local Kroger yesterday and as I always do, I have 3 5 gallon gas containers that I filled up as well. They go in the bed of my truck, behind the cab.
About 2/3 of the way home, I hit a driving rain storm and my gas containers got wet the rest of the way home. They all have the funnels and caps on them, but would there be much of a chance I got some water in my gas? Should I not use it for my cars, which is what I usually do, that and my lawnmowers? Did I just waste 15 gallons of gas?
About 2/3 of the way home, I hit a driving rain storm and my gas containers got wet the rest of the way home. They all have the funnels and caps on them, but would there be much of a chance I got some water in my gas? Should I not use it for my cars, which is what I usually do, that and my lawnmowers? Did I just waste 15 gallons of gas?
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Posted on 4/30/14 at 7:03 am to kywildcatfanone
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I hit a driving rain storm and my gas containers got wet the rest of the way home. They all have the funnels and caps on them
yikes..
Well, I would like to think the water would be sitting on top of the gas?
Posted on 4/30/14 at 7:04 am to kywildcatfanone
Just dont pour all of it.. leave the bottom 1/8 or so in the container and dispose of it
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Well, I would like to think the water would be sitting on top of the gas?
This post was edited on 4/30/14 at 7:15 am
Posted on 4/30/14 at 7:34 am to mylsuhat
Yeah, I think water sinks to the bottom, right? So, leave a couple of inches when I pour it out, safe to use in cars/mowers/etc you think?
I hate to dump $50 in gas, but I also don't want to run any of my cars/equipment.
I hate to dump $50 in gas, but I also don't want to run any of my cars/equipment.
This post was edited on 4/30/14 at 7:40 am
Posted on 4/30/14 at 7:36 am to kywildcatfanone
You should be okay if the spouts were on well.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 7:49 am to kywildcatfanone
quote:Do you mean "spouts" when you say "funnels"? If so, the fuel should be fine. But like others have said, perhaps leave the bottom inch of liquid in the bottom of the can if you want to really play it safe.
They all have the funnels and caps on them
I'll just add that you can pour that last layer of fuel in a clear glass jar (old mayo jar or something) and you'll see any water stratifying on bottom. Then you can decide whether to put it in the fuel tank or use it for weed killer.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 8:01 am to CoastieGM
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Do you mean "spouts" when you say "funnels"? I
Yeah, spout. Will try the clear jar idea. I really don't want to ruin any of my equipment or especially cars.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 8:04 am to kywildcatfanone
Your fine. You would be fine if the caps werent on them. Mine stays in the back of the truck with no cap and gets rained on all the time
Posted on 4/30/14 at 8:59 am to kywildcatfanone
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So I was getting my once per month fill up at a local Kroger yesterday and as I always do, I have 3 5 gallon gas containers that I filled up as well
Sounds like the Foremen on my jobsites when they get a gas card...
Posted on 4/30/14 at 9:00 am to Langston
Id use it without hesitation.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 9:12 am to Biff Tannen
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Well, I would like to think the water would be sitting on top of the gas?
The other way around. Gas is lighter.
If the tanks were closed, I think you should be good.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 9:26 am to fishfighter
pretty sure if the gas cans keep the gas in, it will keep the water out............
Posted on 4/30/14 at 9:46 am to ReelFun
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pretty sure if the gas cans keep the gas in, it will keep the water out
Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:25 am to kywildcatfanone
Get one of those fuel/water separating funnels. They are not a joke or gimmick. They work.
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This post was edited on 4/30/14 at 11:27 am
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