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yankee-flyer

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I thought someone posted photos of a 30-gallon storage tank with a pump a few months ago but can't find it now. I'd like something with a calibrated pump so I know how much fuel I'm adding.

THANKS

Wayne 120241
 
50 Gal Tank

I too copied the plan only I used a smaller tank, 50 gals so that I could keep it fresh. The RV12 just doesn't burn that much. All the supplies, pump, etc can be found at Tractor Supply. Please don't use the plastic cans...they don't conduct electricity, have started many fires over the years with static electricity...even a recent one to an RV12 owner. My 2 Cents.
 
Plastic gas cans unsafe?

There is an article in the EAA Experimeter about fueling aircraft and static electricity. http://www.eaa.org/experimenter/articles/2009-01_fueltanks.asp
Also read this by Ohio Casualty Insurance (if it works) http://www.ohiocasualty-ins.com/omapps/ContentServer?c=cms_document&pagename=OhioCasualty%2Fcms_document%2FShowDoc&cid=2237826799240
Plastic gas cans are made of conductive plastic. If measured with an ohmmeter, one will think that plastic gas cans are non-conductive. However, they are conductive at higher voltages that are well below that which is required to produce a spark. Plastic gas cans are safe if used properly by keeping them at the same electrical potential (grounded) as the aircraft. Holding the can in the air while pouring, or setting the can on an insulated step ladder while siphoning is unsafe because the can is not grounded. If a plastic can is set on the ground or on a grounded metal ladder, then it will dissipate any static buildup. Metal cans are easier to ground because a ground wire can be clamped to them. How many of us do that? Static electricity can also build up due to fuel flowing through a hose. The hose should have a grounded integral electrical conductor. There is a fire hazard whenever fuel and air mix. Taking precautions to prevent a spark will minimize the danger.
Joe
 
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