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Hurricane fuel storage
Posted on 1/21/22 at 8:18 pm
Posted on 1/21/22 at 8:18 pm
Howdy all,
I am starting to prepare for 2022's hurricane season.
I have two generators and all the food and water preparations that are needed. The 10 days after Ida highlighted a fuel issue that I need to solve.
I need to increase my fuel storage capacity, ease of filling, and ease of emptying said storage container.
I currently have 6 five gallon containers. They are a pain to fill and store. I was looking at fuel caddies, but they are $300+.
Has anybody tried an RV septic container? They come in sizes all the way up to 36 gallons for $180. They also have wheels and are sturdy as hell. I can drill a vent hole and use a fuel transfer pump to empty. But, a 36 gallon tank would replace 6 gas cans and be much more handy.
I do have a work car and boat that I can pull fuel from, if needed, but 36 gallons ready to go is much easier.
Amazon link to RV waste tank: LINK
What say yall?
I am starting to prepare for 2022's hurricane season.
I have two generators and all the food and water preparations that are needed. The 10 days after Ida highlighted a fuel issue that I need to solve.
I need to increase my fuel storage capacity, ease of filling, and ease of emptying said storage container.
I currently have 6 five gallon containers. They are a pain to fill and store. I was looking at fuel caddies, but they are $300+.
Has anybody tried an RV septic container? They come in sizes all the way up to 36 gallons for $180. They also have wheels and are sturdy as hell. I can drill a vent hole and use a fuel transfer pump to empty. But, a 36 gallon tank would replace 6 gas cans and be much more handy.
I do have a work car and boat that I can pull fuel from, if needed, but 36 gallons ready to go is much easier.
Amazon link to RV waste tank: LINK
What say yall?
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Posted on 1/21/22 at 8:26 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
I pulled from my boat. It was super easy. Gravity did it.
Posted on 1/21/22 at 8:31 pm to LEASTBAY
I could do that, and would in an emergency. I just dont want it to by my primary source.
Also, I have a Jon yacht with only a 19 gallon tank...
Also, I have a Jon yacht with only a 19 gallon tank...
Posted on 1/21/22 at 9:35 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
If you are worried about transferring from gas tanks to generator, I’d encourage you to get a transfer pump - you can buy a cheap one from harbor freight for $11 ( LINK)or buy a little more sturdy one from Amazon for about $55 ( LINK)
Me personally, I have a gas caddy and buy the cheaper transfer pumps from harbor freight for my boat in the summer months. I constantly fill gas cans in my truck and transfer to my boat already in the water and it works well for my situation.
Me personally, I have a gas caddy and buy the cheaper transfer pumps from harbor freight for my boat in the summer months. I constantly fill gas cans in my truck and transfer to my boat already in the water and it works well for my situation.
This post was edited on 1/21/22 at 9:36 pm
Posted on 1/21/22 at 9:39 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
No natural gas or propane supply?
Convert those gens and you won't have to worry about it.
Convert those gens and you won't have to worry about it.
Posted on 1/21/22 at 9:39 pm to tcomea3
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If you are worried about transferring from gas tanks to generator, I’d encourage you to get a transfer pump - you can buy a cheap one from harbor freight for $11 ( LINK)or buy a little more sturdy one from Amazon for about $55 ( LINK)
Got one.
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Me personally, I have a gas caddy and buy the cheaper transfer pumps from harbor freight for my boat in the summer months. I constantly fill gas cans in my truck and transfer to my boat already in the water and it works well for my situation.
Trying to do it cheaper. I only go through 15 gallons of gas per year (minus direct hit hurricane).
Posted on 1/21/22 at 9:42 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
Have you considered trash bags???
I recommend getting a square steel transfer tank from tractor supply. A 100 gallon one isn't ultra expensive, smaller ones are cheaper. Rig up a way to get it in and out of your truck.
Having a boat with a 100 gallon fuel tank was ultra clutch during ida. I was able to give out gas to people who needed it. 100 gallons is a good spot to be in, and I recommend figuring out how to hold that much. Keep it cycling out all summer so you always have fresh gas.
I recommend getting a square steel transfer tank from tractor supply. A 100 gallon one isn't ultra expensive, smaller ones are cheaper. Rig up a way to get it in and out of your truck.
Having a boat with a 100 gallon fuel tank was ultra clutch during ida. I was able to give out gas to people who needed it. 100 gallons is a good spot to be in, and I recommend figuring out how to hold that much. Keep it cycling out all summer so you always have fresh gas.
Posted on 1/21/22 at 9:46 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Have you considered trash bags???
5mil or 7? Im not splurging for 9mil.
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I recommend getting a square steel transfer tank from tractor supply. A 100 gallon one isn't ultra expensive, smaller ones are cheaper. Rig up a way to get it in and out of your truck.
Looking them up now.
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Having a boat with a 100 gallon fuel tank was ultra clutch during ida. I was able to give out gas to people who needed it. 100 gallons is a good spot to be in, and I recommend figuring out how to hold that much. Keep it cycling out all summer so you always have fresh gas.
Unfortunately, hurricane fuel storage was not a priority when I ordered my jon boat.
Posted on 1/21/22 at 11:49 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
I would search for 55,30,& 15 gallon drums on Facebook Marketplace. You have options of metal and plastic. Would cost you less than a $100 to store 100 gallons. 30 and 15 gallon would be more manageable.
Posted on 1/22/22 at 12:36 am to weadjust
I have 6 5 gallon cans and 6 2.5 gallons.I put StaBil in all my gas as soon as I get home.I try to never let my gas supply get lower than 20 gallons.I fill my Zero Turn fine with the 5 gallon cans but I prefer to fill the generators with 2.5 gallon cans.So I refill the 2.5 cans as as I empty them.
I was thinking I would get a transfer pump that were in the link but seemed to be a lot of bad reviews.Think I’ll just keep doing it the way I have been.
Sound like I use more gas than you,it’s 5 gal./ week mowing plus some for weed eater,blower,and chainsaw.Probably 22 gallons / month.
After hurricane season you could use it in your vehicles.
Problem with large multi gallon tanks and barrels is weight ,gas weighs 6.1 lbs/ gallon.
I was thinking I would get a transfer pump that were in the link but seemed to be a lot of bad reviews.Think I’ll just keep doing it the way I have been.
Sound like I use more gas than you,it’s 5 gal./ week mowing plus some for weed eater,blower,and chainsaw.Probably 22 gallons / month.
After hurricane season you could use it in your vehicles.
Problem with large multi gallon tanks and barrels is weight ,gas weighs 6.1 lbs/ gallon.
Posted on 1/22/22 at 5:53 am to weadjust
A good clean plastic 55 gallon drum would be a really good choice.
Posted on 1/22/22 at 7:05 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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A good clean plastic 55 gallon drum would be a really good choice.
yes...bout $80 if you buy new...
$20 for a cheap hand crank pump up to $100 for a nicer one...
Posted on 1/22/22 at 7:29 pm to LSUA 75
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I put StaBil in all my gas as soon as I get home.
Why not put it in before you fill can? It mixes it up while filling can.
Posted on 1/22/22 at 7:35 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
I plan to get one of the 30 gal caddies this year. Plus I'll have 4 gas cans and 100 gallons in my boat. I'm not stressing over having to go find fuel this year
Posted on 1/22/22 at 9:45 pm to onelochevy
What about modifying a plastic boat gas tank?
I was looking at gas caddies too but they were pretty expensive.
I was looking at gas caddies too but they were pretty expensive.
Posted on 1/23/22 at 8:41 am to Ice Cream Sammich
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Unfortunately, hurricane fuel storage was not a priority when I ordered my jon boat.
Put your gas cans in your Jon boat. Fill, keep in there until you use it or need the cans. That’s what I’d do. As said, get a cheap transfer pump. You are talking about going cheap and buying something you have to Jerry rig for $180 instead of buying the real deal for $300. Buy once, cry once.
Posted on 1/23/22 at 11:19 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I'm always thinking about how to put a valve in one, never confident enough in my ideas to actually do it though. May try an old gas can before I ruin a perfectly good barrel.
Posted on 1/23/22 at 12:20 pm to DMAN1968
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No natural gas or propane supply?
Convert those gens and you won't have to worry about it.
That is what my uncle did down in BR and they have it made now in storms/power outages (so long as no trees fall or anything on the house), but I'm sure its expensive but invaluable when you need it.
Posted on 1/23/22 at 2:47 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
Be very careful about safe storage. Not all plastics are company with gasoline, confirm compatibility with whatever route you go. Also, once you start storing larger quantities, make sure your container is out of the sun and is vented in some fashion. Storing gasoline is a lot riskier than storing diesel.
Posted on 1/24/22 at 3:52 am to BorrisMart
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but I'm sure its expensive but invaluable when you need it.
Depends on what you are converting and how. Did one for my Dad post Ida, Generac 5000, bought a carb off Amazon for $30 that will run on gas, propane or natural gas. Direct fit...ran the hose to a natural gas line he had run when the house was built. Took about 5 pulls but ran like a champ.
The next time there won't be any need for gas cans...I was driving an hour just to find a gas station that didn't have a line 60 cars long at it after Ida.
Now if the OP is using some whole house monster generator then that would be another story.
Also, propane tanks were much easier to come by than gas after Ida. You could always run it off some of those if you have to but it would probably take quite a few.
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