Posted: 3/31/2007 3:45:35 AM EDT
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Greetings, all.... Been thinking more and more lately about gasoline storage. Not just SHTF scenario, but the rising cost and no "ceiling" in sight. So..... short of putting a massive gasoline storage tank in the backyard (which the neighbors would complain about, I'm sure) what is the best storage solution? I've been considering 5 gallon "jerry" cans with Sta-bul, but how many? 20 gallons fills the Jeep once.... so that's 4 cans. 8 cans would fill it twice, etc. But, I can't imagine having a couple of dozen jerry cans lining the wall of the garage. Or is that not outrageous? Looking for tips and clues.... because I apparently have none. LOL! Thanks! Michael |
Why cant you imagine a dozen cans on the wall? If its looks, just cover it with a tarp. As far as dangerous, anytime you have flammables in your house its dangerous, you just have to see what outways what. If you store gas, just label the cans with a date and rotate them out. I use sta-bil and have gone a year b4 and just dumped it in my work van. I wouldnt rotate old gas into a vehicle that was low on gas. Id put 5gal. per ever 15ga. of good gas and youll be aiight. |
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In an urban environment, you can't get too crazy. In a rural setting, you can get the turnkey solutions out there that have been developed for farmers and ranchers, and can store as much as you'd like. This item looks nice, but really seems too pricey. Perhaps there are plastic versions of the same thing that are available for less money. www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?in_merch=1&storeId=6970&productId=533&R=533 The following seems to make better financial sense: gravity powered tank  It's a 15 gallon that you must put on a shelf above the level of your tank for it to work. But, once that's done, no pumping required is really nice. Watch for your local fire ordinances about storing fuel and the restrictions on how much, and how it must be stored. |
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I have a system here that I use. It is a 30 gallon drum that uses CO2. The CO2 does two things...1st it pressurizes the tank for dispensing the gasoline, 2nd the CO2 displaces all the oxygen, CO2 is heavier than our atmosphere and litterally sits on top of the gasoline. It reduces/eliminates fumes therefore a lot of the fire danger associated with gasoline. I also assume that oxidation of the fuel is eliminated or at least reduced. I still treat all gasoline with a stabilizer. In my opinion this system is great because it greatly reduces the fire hazard. That alone is worth the price. I like this system...When I get a chance I'll get the URL. However, be warned this is pricey...Purchasing the 16 gallon system is $369 plus shipping. However, you could make your own. Okay....here is the URL http://wefuelfun.com/index.php?cid=17 If you are looking to save $$ then purchase the "Pressurizing Pump Assembly" this is the guts of the system. The Assembly will fit into any standard bung on 30 or 55 gallon drums. You will still need to get the CO2 tank to complete the system. Good luck... |
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We currently keep about 12 plastic jerry cans for fuel. I use Sta-bil and I have never had a problem. Many have said that PRG fuel stabilizer is superior, but is more expensive and it's very hard to find in my area. We keep 5 full at all times (in our garage) the others are stored out in a shed. We use the Blitz cans. It's the one with that darn ventless spout. They're a pain to refuel from becuase they 'choke and gurgle but they won't build up dangerous pressures in warm environments. We have a large garage. It used to store bull dozers and such. Check with your local ordinances of course and do not store them near anything that could spark, i;e; water heater, bench grinder, etc. We wanted to get a more "permanent" solution, but the jerry cans are mobile, and very cost effective. Not to mention, if you had to get out of dodge, you can throw the jerries in the back and scoot. I'd be hard pressed to move larger barrels. |
| I use a 55 gallon drum that I fill up with 5 gallon cans. I try to pump it out pretty regularly, and have it grounded with a tank clamp and ground wire to a copper rod hammered into the ground. It's worked since I went nuts at Y2K. Keep it full of Stabil and rotate, rotate, rotate! |