With a nod to the Propane thread, I am good with the 20lb propane
tanks and never bring them inside- but in my well ventilated and
unheated, but electrified garage I have;
in the winter a car with 12gallons of gasoline-
a generator with 10gallons of gas
a 5gallon and two 2 gallon cans of gas
two 1 gallon cans of mixed gas [40:1 & 50:1]
5 gallons of kerosene
5 gallons of diesel

I have toyed with the idea of a dedicated fuel shed/box out back but
it isn't something I've ever gotten around to.     What are some
thoughts on safe storage of all this crap?

Jim

"Jim Elbrecht" <e...@email.com> wrote in message 
news:g...@4ax.com...
> With a nod to the Propane thread, I am good with the 20lb propane
> tanks and never bring them inside- but in my well ventilated and
> unheated, but electrified garage I have;
> in the winter a car with 12gallons of gasoline-
> a generator with 10gallons of gas
> a 5gallon and two 2 gallon cans of gas
> two 1 gallon cans of mixed gas [40:1 & 50:1]
> 5 gallons of kerosene
> 5 gallons of diesel
>
> I have toyed with the idea of a dedicated fuel shed/box out back but
> it isn't something I've ever gotten around to.     What are some
> thoughts on safe storage of all this crap?
>
> Jim


You're obviously a terrorist. Got fertilizer in that garage too, Mohamed? 
:-) 

Jim Elbrecht wrote:
> With a nod to the Propane thread, I am good with the 20lb propane
> tanks and never bring them inside- but in my well ventilated and
> unheated, but electrified garage I have;
> in the winter a car with 12gallons of gasoline-
> a generator with 10gallons of gas
> a 5gallon and two 2 gallon cans of gas
> two 1 gallon cans of mixed gas [40:1 & 50:1]
> 5 gallons of kerosene
> 5 gallons of diesel
> 
> I have toyed with the idea of a dedicated fuel shed/box out back but
> it isn't something I've ever gotten around to.     What are some
> thoughts on safe storage of all this crap?
> 
> Jim

I do about the same and think it's OK.  Only problem I ever had was a 
leaky gas tank on a Lawnboy lawnmower.  The company had sent out a 
recall notice and extended warranty but I did not bother and did not 
replace until it leaked.  Leak was minor but now I never leave tank full.

On Apr 23, 4:53=A0am, Jim Elbrecht  wrote:
> With a nod to the Propane thread, I am good with the 20lb propane
> tanks and never bring them inside- but in my well ventilated and
> unheated, but electrified garage I have;
> in the winter a car with 12gallons of gasoline-
> a generator with 10gallons of gas
> a 5gallon and two 2 gallon cans of gas
> two 1 gallon cans of mixed gas [40:1 & 50:1]
> 5 gallons of kerosene
> 5 gallons of diesel
>
> I have toyed with the idea of a dedicated fuel shed/box out back but
> it isn't something I've ever gotten around to. =A0 =A0 What are some
> thoughts on safe storage of all this crap?
>
> Jim

I am about the same.  Here is one I bet noone thinks of.

I store my butane camp lantern in the basement along with the fuel
canisters.  Last year I had to use it during an extended power outage
(about 2 hours).  Started with a fresh canister.  Power outage over, I
removed the canister.  Next time I went to use it, the canister was
totally empty.  Obviously the valve had not totally sealed and all the
remaining fuel leaked off.

Harry K

harry k <t...@hotmail.com> wrote:

-snip-
>I am about the same.  Here is one I bet noone thinks of.
>
>I store my butane camp lantern in the basement along with the fuel
>canisters.  Last year I had to use it during an extended power outage
>(about 2 hours).  Started with a fresh canister.  Power outage over, I
>removed the canister.  Next time I went to use it, the canister was
>totally empty.  Obviously the valve had not totally sealed and all the
>remaining fuel leaked off.

I keep 3-4 1lb propane tanks for torches, lights & a camp stove. They
get stored in my basement right above an outlet to the cellar drain.
I doubt a pound of propane would make much of a boom if one leaked-
but if it does, the path is clear for it to go to the outside without
passing any source of ignition. [remember propane is heavier than air,
so it sinks- unlike natural gas]

Jim

On Apr 23, 6:53=A0am, Jim Elbrecht  wrote:
> With a nod to the Propane thread, I am good with the 20lb propane
> tanks and never bring them inside- but in my well ventilated and
> unheated, but electrified garage I have;
> in the winter a car with 12gallons of gasoline-
> a generator with 10gallons of gas
> a 5gallon and two 2 gallon cans of gas
> two 1 gallon cans of mixed gas [40:1 & 50:1]
> 5 gallons of kerosene
> 5 gallons of diesel
>
> I have toyed with the idea of a dedicated fuel shed/box out back but
> it isn't something I've ever gotten around to. =A0 =A0 What are some
> thoughts on safe storage of all this crap?
>
> Jim

Metal gas cans rust, if you smell gas you have a leak and an issue.
Just keep it sealed it will be safe.

Valves on the smaller tanks are noted for leaking. Very 
often, I just leave the appliance  hooked up. Lantern, 
torch, whatever. I trust the on off knob more than the 
schraeder valve.

You can put some water in the end of the tank, see if it 
bubbles. That helps tell if the shrader valve is holding.

-- 
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
  www.lds.org
.


"harry k" <t...@hotmail.com> wrote in message 
news:0...@n7g2000prc.googlegroups.com...

I store my butane camp lantern in the basement along with 
the fuel
canisters.  Last year I had to use it during an extended 
power outage
(about 2 hours).  Started with a fresh canister.  Power 
outage over, I
removed the canister.  Next time I went to use it, the 
canister was
totally empty.  Obviously the valve had not totally sealed 
and all the
remaining fuel leaked off.

Harry K 

I keep all stuff of this nature way out back behind my shed (outside).


"Jim Elbrecht"  wrote in message
> With a nod to the Propane thread, I am good with the 20lb propane
> tanks and never bring them inside- but in my well ventilated and
> unheated, but electrified garage I have;
> in the winter a car with 12gallons of gasoline-
> a generator with 10gallons of gas
> a 5gallon and two 2 gallon cans of gas
> two 1 gallon cans of mixed gas [40:1 & 50:1]
> 5 gallons of kerosene
> 5 gallons of diesel
>
> I have toyed with the idea of a dedicated fuel shed/box out back but
> it isn't something I've ever gotten around to.     What are some
> thoughts on safe storage of all this crap?
>
> Jim 

"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
> "Jim Elbrecht" wrote:
>> With a nod to the Propane thread, I am good with the 20lb propane
>> tanks and never bring them inside- but in my well ventilated and
>> unheated, but electrified garage I have;
>> in the winter a car with 12gallons of gasoline-
>> a generator with 10gallons of gas
>> a 5gallon and two 2 gallon cans of gas
>> two 1 gallon cans of mixed gas [40:1 & 50:1]
>> 5 gallons of kerosene
>> 5 gallons of diesel
>>
>> I have toyed with the idea of a dedicated fuel shed/box out back but
>> it isn't something I've ever gotten around to.     What are some
>> thoughts on safe storage of all this crap?
>
>
> You're obviously a terrorist. Got fertilizer in that garage too, Mohamed? 
> :-)

I don't think he's a muslim, so he must be one o dem right-wing extremists, 
you know, the ones more dangerous than terrorists, er, I mean "misunderstood 
victim of western imperialism".

I'm forwarding this to DHS; expect a large cylinder-shaped woman at your 
door.

Jon 

Bill wrote:
> I keep all stuff of this nature way out back behind my shed (outside).
>
>
> "Jim Elbrecht"  wrote in message
>> With a nod to the Propane thread, I am good with the 20lb propane
>> tanks and never bring them inside- but in my well ventilated and
>> unheated, but electrified garage I have;
>> in the winter a car with 12gallons of gasoline-
>> a generator with 10gallons of gas
>> a 5gallon and two 2 gallon cans of gas
>> two 1 gallon cans of mixed gas [40:1 & 50:1]
>> 5 gallons of kerosene
>> 5 gallons of diesel
>>
>> I have toyed with the idea of a dedicated fuel shed/box out back but
>> it isn't something I've ever gotten around to.     What are some
>> thoughts on safe storage of all this crap?
>>

Then there's the issue of vandals/firebugs. IIRC Seattle had a rash of fires 
several years ago where the arsonist was using outdoor stored cans to start 
fires.