portable gas tank

[SweeperForce]

Hello,

I just purchased an Attwood 6 gallon portable gas tank. Is there any danger in refilling it in the boat? The warning sticker says it should be removed and placed on the ground before refilling.

Thanks,
Tom

 

[Bondo]

Re: portable gas tank

Is there any danger in refilling it in the boat? The warning sticker says it should be removed and placed on the ground before refilling.

Ayuh,... Tranfering fuels causes static electricity,...
If it's not grounded, or in contact with the ground,...
Yes, it can go BOOM....

 

[steelespike]

Re: portable gas tank

Also gas fumes are heavy and very expolsive if you fill in the boat you will dump lots of fumes in the bottom of the boat they are heavy so don't disperse well.

 

[pootnic]

Re: portable gas tank

Ayuh,... Tranfering fuels causes static electricity,...
If it's not grounded, or in contact with the ground,...
Yes, it can go BOOM....

I guess I learnt my one thing for today...or is it learned...I'll save that for tomorrow.
Been fueling a plastic portable for years in a jon boat,just lucky?

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: portable gas tank

some people worry too much about remote possibilities

 

[Bondo]

Re: portable gas tank

some people worry too much about remote possibilities

Ayuh,... But you've only gotta be Wrong, just Once....

 

[roscoe]

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I have a 15 gallon Moeller "topside" fuel tank. Just like a portable but larger and with nylon webbing anchor straps.

Now how am I supposed to remove that for filling?

BTW, no grounding instructions came with it.

 

[Lion hunter]

Re: portable gas tank

This is just my guess from experiences I have had but... Plastic tanks that are allowed to move and slide around are like rubbing a ballon on your head, they create static electricity. There is the possibility that a spark could occur as the tank discharges when the nozzle touches it. So the recommended procedure is to set the tank on the ground before filling. Or if you do as I do just touch the tank before you fill (while you are on the ground) and it will discharge. I also touch the nozzle to a pole or something before I fill as well. I don't ever remove the tanks from the boat. But as Bondo says it only takes once and it has occurred or they wouldn't have the warning. So you can take it from there.

 

[spdracr39]

Re: portable gas tank

Or get distracted overfill the tank and fill the bottom of the boat up with gas creating a lot of gas fumes that won't go away till it all evaporates.

 

[SweeperForce]

Re: portable gas tank

Wow,
Thanks for all the replies. How would one ground a plastic can container?

Thanks again,
Tom

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: portable gas tank

Wow,
Thanks for all the replies. How would one ground a plastic can container?

Thanks again,
Tom

um..change the laws of phisics ..

Its not a good idea to recommend anything other then proper fuel precautions to Anyone ( even if you or someone you know has had great luck with bad practices ) !

I dont know any fuel docks that will fill a portable In the boat.

Service stations have requirements of proper filling of Certified portables..ALLWAYS on the ground.

Next time your at the pump filling up your car..read all those little tidbits plastered all over the place LOL .

YD.

 

[Lion hunter]

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I'm with YD. It is not a good idea to give any advice that is not recommended by the mfg. I think that if you'll do the research the idea od grounding a portable tank came along with the advent of plastic tanks and plastic bedliners in trucks. When the 2 rub together they do cause static electricity and it can spark. Like I said it has happened so whatever you decide to do your on your own. If your asking for my advice it is "follow the label" that goes for everything.

 

[Treager]

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Static is always inherent with plastics (hence the reason for carbon or antistat bags associated with electronics). Fill it on the ground... Gas fumes are heavier than air and could collect in the bottom of the boat.

 

[JB]

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Nobody has mentioned the risk of spillage. Gasoline sloshing around in a bilge is a deadly hazard. . . along with fumes, etc.

 

[robert graham]

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My jon boat has a 12 gallon red polyethylene "portable" tank, but I also carry a 6 gallon red polyethylene jerry can to fill on the dock, then dump it into the 12 gallon. Then I refill the 6 gallon and have it on the boat for extra fuel. Since my motor is a premix, then I just add my oil, Stabil and Ringfree to the 6 gallon can so it gets mixed thoroughly. My brother died in a gasoline fire and it ain't pretty! Good Luck