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Dahai


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Before everyone yells here we go agin, I know on other forums, the subject of fuel cans has been done to death. However, my query is regarding a small amount of fuel, usually less than 5 litres (probably like a couple of litres) carried in a 10 litre fuel container. We dont use the generator much, rely on solar.

If I carry the container in the car, and left overnight, you can smell the vapour. If I carried it in the front boot of the van, where the batteries are, that would concern me with a possible build up of vapour and a potential spark.

The generator is carried in the rear of the car, but no apparent vapour smell.

Not many other places to put the container.

Any thoughts? The container is not leaking.



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We have used our Johnson outboard boat tank . Has all the vents etc .

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Swap to a 5L "Fuel Safe" plastic jerry made by Rheem in Australia.
Don't put it in the back of the vehicle or in the front boot with the batteries. Best on the A frame. Same applies to the generator. An incredibly dangerous thing in the case of an accident.

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Try to use the Fuel Safe Rheem Container. As Recommended by Peter and Margaret. A frame is the best place. As small as possible. Keep it topped up.

The fuel is not the major problem it's the vapour. Two litres in a ten litre can is just a bomb.



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Hi Dahai smile

+ 2 for the Rheem fuel containers. Actually I now use two 5 liter ones. They do not smell of fuel either. You said yours do not leak but probably the cap seal is not 100%. 

Jaahn 



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Dahai


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Many thanks. I agree, a smaller container and perhaps carried on the rack, under the front boot of the van which is in line with the A frame.

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If you are using a plastic fuel container change it to a steel one and that should fix your problem

 



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