Fuel storage options

[Suzie68]

What are some different options everyone is using to store their gasoline and such? I am getting tired of looking at 5 different gas cans. I would love one of those 28 gallon fuel caddy's, but I can see spending $450 for a piece of plastic. Other options out thee that are not an eye sore?

 

[NUTTSGT]

Two of these would be cheaper and hold more.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/vehicl...dling/gas-cans/15-gallon-fuel-station-3950115

 

[Nighttrain]

I got rid of all my gas cans. I find it easier just to go over to my neighbors on Sunday mornig while they are at church to fill up my mower. I always have fresh gas that way also.

 

[sstruckguy]

You may also want to keep in mind, that today's blend of gasoline has a pretty short shelf life. Another consideration is, how are you going to fill it?

Just sayin'

 

[Lotek]

What's wrong with a steel 55 or 30 gallon drum? Hand pump to dispense. $50-$80 for the drum.

 

[Falcon67]

Jegs square 5 gallon fuel jugs. Except for the 2 cycle stuff. I have a 5 gallon vented container for the mower, but since I'm too lazy to take it to the station and since current fuel has little shelf life, the mower gets the race gas - 93 unleaded.

 

[justanengineer]

What's wrong with a steel 55 or 30 gallon drum? Hand pump to dispense. $50-$80 for the drum.

I see two things. 1. It gives just cause for the EPA to come inspect your property at any time if they find out about them. 2. Many fire departments will run into your building, see those, and call off any attempts to save the building other than pumping water onto the roof. Also, depending upon the zoning and your area, you could end up with a pretty nasty fine as well.

 

[jdieter]

Just installed 2 of the 15 gallon tanks noted above on my elevated diesel tank. When one emptys take it for a fill and use the other. No more gas can-o-rama.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I see two things. 1. It gives just cause for the EPA to come inspect your property at any time if they find out about them. 2. Many fire departments will run into your building, see those, and call off any attempts to save the building other than pumping water onto the roof. Also, depending upon the zoning and your area, you could end up with a pretty nasty fine as well.

The EPA will do nothing about it, a spill has to be atleast 55 gallons to be reported to the EPA.

A drum full of fuel in a fire, I consider that a challenge. As long as the owner makes us aware of it, it's really no big deal.
There are many houses including mine, that have a 275 gallon fuel oil tank in the basement or in the garage. Several others that have a LP tank next to the house for kitchen stoves or heaters in the garage. I can't imagine how many gas grills are keep in garages across the US.

 

[denis4x4]

We have a 300 gallon above ground tank and still get "pure" gas. Yesterday it was $3.89 a gallon delivered to the house. Paid $100 used for the tank and stand eight years ago.

 

[shoot summ]

I used to have alot of plastic containers, I think they contribute to fuel going bad as they are not air tight. My neighbor gave me a couple of 5 gallon Safety Cans with funnels, they are outstanding, won't own anything else now.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004Y75M/?tag=atomicindus08-20

And I only run 100% gas, no ethanol in stored gas for small engines.

 

[sberry]

I like the idea of the saftey cans for common garage, 5 gallons at a time might be a pain but those are tight and safe.
Ok,,, what is the pure gas you have delivered? You figure they got a little stashed off to the side just for you?

 

[ManCave]

We have a 300 gallon above ground tank and still get "pure" gas. Yesterday it was $3.89 a gallon delivered to the house. Paid $100 used for the tank and stand eight years ago.

How did you find someone to deliver it? I searched for fuel distributors in the area but they had little interest in delivering fuel. I concluded I might have to take 55 gallon drums to the local gas station, fill 'em and then come home and pump them into an overhead tank. Didn't like that idea so I've done nothing yet.

I probably need to make some more calls....

How big of a truck do they send? I don't want semi-trucks on my blacktop if I can avoid it.

 

[ManCave]

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[ManCave]

I like the idea of the saftey cans for common garage, 5 gallons at a time might be a pain but those are tight and safe.
Ok,,, what is the pure gas you have delivered? You figure they got a little stashed off to the side just for you?

Hey...now that is sweet! Brand name or place to purchase or is that homemade from an old fuel oil tank?

 

[Greatbear]

5 gallon metal jerry cans, plus a couple smaller plastic cans for the small stuff.

 

[denis4x4]

How did you find someone to deliver it? I searched for fuel distributors in the area but they had little interest in delivering fuel. I concluded I might have to take 55 gallon drums to the local gas station, fill 'em and then come home and pump them into an overhead tank. Didn't like that idea so I've done nothing yet.

I probably need to make some more calls....

How big of a truck do they send? I don't want semi-trucks on my blacktop if I can avoid it.

I have an account at the local Co-op and the delivery truck is no larger than a propane truck. In addition to gas, the truck also has a compartment for dyed diesel. I did receive a letter earlier this month saying that I should expect future deliveries would consist of 10% ethanol.

 

[NUTTSGT]

How did you find someone to deliver it? I searched for fuel distributors in the area but they had little interest in delivering fuel. I concluded I might have to take 55 gallon drums to the local gas station, fill 'em and then come home and pump them into an overhead tank. Didn't like that idea so I've done nothing yet.

I probably need to make some more calls....

How big of a truck do they send? I don't want semi-trucks on my blacktop if I can avoid it.

How much fuel did you ask them to deliver, most have a minimum.

 

[moto367]

A question about the 55 gallon steel drums and the like...Unless it's in a climate controlled environment, and not sitting on concrete, won't it collect condensation? With todays gas, I wouldn't even think of storing it. As someone already stated, the shelf life is very short.

 

[justanengineer]

The EPA will do nothing about it, a spill has to be atleast 55 gallons to be reported to the EPA.

A drum full of fuel in a fire, I consider that a challenge. As long as the owner makes us aware of it, it's really no big deal.
There are many houses including mine, that have a 275 gallon fuel oil tank in the basement or in the garage. Several others that have a LP tank next to the house for kitchen stoves or heaters in the garage. I can't imagine how many gas grills are keep in garages across the US.

That gave me a giggle. Until 3 years ago, I held quite a few licenses and certifications relating to hazmat on a large scale - all funded by my rich uncle sam. Fact of the matter is that reporting and inspection requirements vary depending on the area you are in and the chemical you are storing, but in the end it boils down to what the local inspector deems "harmful" to the environment. Id hate to see 10 gallons of some of the chemicals in my plant get spilled without being reported - it would shut us down. Being very subjective, I personally would not even think of storing any quantity of fuel more than a few jerry cans in a suburban area. You might be well within the many laws, but since when has that ever stopped the bureaucracy from causing grief? Today we not only have to worry about the EPA, but also the DOT, Homeland Security, and whatever other local agencies want to get involved for various reasons.

Regarding a tank of gasoline being "a challenge" in a fire - comparing a tank of gasoline to a tank of heating oil (dyed diesel) or the LP cooking/heating tank which is OUTSIDE the house is apples and oranges.

 

[Lotek]

I dunno, 5 different 5 gallon plastic cans with filler necks attached in various places in the garage or one labeled 30 gallon steel drum...I'd be more worried about the acetylene tank, the dive tanks, acetone, epoxy hardener, aerosols, reloading supplies, etc, etc, etc. Big difference between industrial and homeowner use, my wife is in the business.
In Cali at least, 5 gallons is reportable