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Forgot to copy the list ;-((

A 2 gallon marine gas tank is spill proof and unlikely to explode.
I used to have one for my beast... the Ex got it!

NAPA makes a metal spill-proof 2gallon round tank. I now use one of
those.

PLEASE stay away from the red plastic types.. they really make a mess
when they burst/split from heat causing the gas vapours to expand!!
BTDT!!

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'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe." ... Albert Einstein.
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<<PLEASE stay away from the red plastic types.. they really make a mess
when they burst/split from heat causing the gas vapours to expand!!>>

AMEN, Dave!!!!
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To the best of my knowledge...
The Feds get into the act for Marine gas tanks in that they are supposed to
be explosion proof.
There is even a requirement that they meet the 2.5 minute fire test
specified in 33 CFR 183.580. Polyethyene fuel tanks used in Marine
service also must meet this standard.
They usually have have a fuel shut off or anti-siphon valve and are
mechanically vented.. The one I had also had a gas gauge with the pump
fittings already plumbed in...

The USCG BSC79 (April 1997) report on marine fuel tank inspections and
failures has much more detail if anyone is interested

Regular steel tanks - a la Walmart, Home Depot, etc. - are just spill proof
and usually do *not* have a safety ventilation system

If nothing else, use the (Wehrmacht designed) army 5 gallon Jerry Can.

For about 2 years, I was the Safety Officer for my CAP suqdron. Regular
Safety briefings were expected from me.... ;-((

On 11 Apr 2008 at 14:22, Ed Lindley wrote:
>> Educate us, the difference twixt a "marine"? and "non-marine" (other
>> than non=red plastic construction) is?


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