Proper Fuel Storage

For safety sake, homestead fuel storage must be handled properly
http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles/warner43.html

By Emory Warner

Home storage of fuel is a necessity for homesteaders. Even if you are still on the grid, your truck, tractor, standby generator, etc. will still require fuel. I intend to offer appropriate methods of storage for LP gas, gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene. I will also offer some tips on safe fuel handling.

Fuel types

LP gas is one of the easiest fuels to store and also one of the most dangerous. It is a highly versatile fuel which can be used to power internal combustion stationary engines, tractors, and other motor vehicles, as well as for cooking and heating. LP has two serious drawbacks: First, it must be --- continued, at link above ---

Safe fuel handling

Regardless of the fuel in question, all liquid fuels should be handled in the same matter as the most volatile, which is either gasoline or LP gas. Fuel should be stored in --- continued, at link above ---[/color]

Fuel storage methods

Liquid fuels use the same storage systems and will be covered as a group. LP gas is normally stored in pressurized tanks supplied by the LP dealer, and will be only briefly covered.

The most basic fuel storage system is the --- continued, at link above ---

Fuel Storage Safety
http://stealthsurvival.blogspot.com/2008/09/fuel-storage-safety.html

With the current fuel shortages that are affecting different parts of the country, it is vitally important that Fuel Storage Safety is at the top of your list. You do not want to make a bad situation worse by creating a dangerous hazard for you and your family. Failing to use safety in the storage of your fuels can lead to an even bigger disaster than the one you are trying to avoid!

It is extremely important to use only ... ---CONTINUED at LINK---

Fuel Storage and Safety - Fuel Types - Gasoline
http://stealthsurvival.blogspot.com/2008/10/fuel-storage-and-safety-fuel-types.html

Gasoline is a useful and important part of our everyday lives. It is commonly used by individuals and families on a daily basis. With the concerns regarding the possibility of a gasoline shortage combined with high fuel prices, more people are storing gasoline for future use. Gasoline is a highly flammable liquid and should be stored only when you are aware of the safe and proper methods of storage. It is extremely important to realize the dangers of storing this highly flammable liquid.

Your local fire department and state fire marshal are the first places you should check for regulations concerning safe gasoline storage. Many local and state fire codes and regulations place restrictions on the amount of gasoline an individual homeowner can store at their residence (this is normally limited to 25 gallons or less). Regulations and rules will vary from state to state.

The following simple precautions will help keep you and your family safe when using or storing gasoline.   ---CONTINUED at LINK---

Special Note: Extreme Caution Is Always Needed When Using and Storing Gasoline

Avoid The Lines – How to Store Fuel Long Term
http://www.theprepperjournal.com/2013/05/23/avoid-the-lines-how-to-store-fuel-long-term/

A generator without gas is like a rifle without ammunition. For this piece of machinery to be of any use to you outside of a very expensive and heavy paper weight, you need to have a plan for fuel storage. This is also the case if you don’t want to end up like millions of people each year who are unable to get gas after a natural emergency like Hurricane Sandy. A good fuel storage plan usually involves purchasing and properly treating a minimum amount of fuel to last you through whatever scenario you are planning for. This might be fuel for your generators, or enough gas to get you to your bug out location. It is easier to pre-purchase fuel and store it so that in the case of an emergency, you aren’t standing in line. There are a few things to consider when you are planning to store fuel for a long time that we will cover below. --- CONTINUED at LINK, above ---

Includes:

   

• What type of container should you store fuel in?
     
  
• Using Fuel Additives for long term fuel storage
     
  
• How Much and Where do I store my fuel?
     
  
• Don’t forget to rotate
  

Original post by "TheLight" @ American Preppers Network

Storing Gasoline and Other Flammables
http://nasdonline.org/917/d000760/storing-gasoline-and-other-flammables.html

Timothy G. Prather
University of Tennessee Extension

Many of us must store some gasoline around our homes to operate lawnmowers, tillers, chainsaws and so on. But if stored improperly, a fire or explosion could result, destroying the house and causing injury or death. Gasoline is a product designed to fuel internal combustion engines. It is a highly volatile liquid, and its vapors can be ignited easily by a spark, flame or other hot object. When mixed with air in the right proportions, the vapor of one cup of gasoline has the explosive power of about five pounds of dynamite, enough destructive force to destroy any house or car.

Of course there are other dangers which can be presented by the improper handling and storage of gasoline and other flammable materials, such as using these materials in the wrong engine or appliance and poisoning. Let's look into some safe ways to handle and store gasoline. ---CONTINUED---

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PROPER CONTAINERS

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HAULING GASOLINE IN VEHICLES
WHEN YOU GET IT HOME

How to Store Fuel Properly
http://www.thereadystore.com/survival-tips/3221/how-to-store-fuel-properly/

Fuel is one of the most important things that you can use in an emergency. Whether it powers a car, generator, or stove; you’ll need to make sure that your fuel is ready for when you need it.

Handle all fuels with care. Remember that all of these could light at a moment’s notice.

We’ve collected a few tips on how to properly store different types of fuels, where you should store them, and how long they can store.   ---CONTINUED---

Storing Flammable Items for Survival
https://www.survivopedia.com/how-to-store-flammable-items/

(SNIP) ... Hence, in case of disaster, gas shortages are very probable and it would be a good idea to be prepared for such eventuality. In a survival situation, knowing how to store flammable items, like diesel, gas, propane or even wood could make the difference between life and death. ---CONTINUED---

The Best Places Where You Can Store Fuels Safely In An Emergency
https://www.askaprepper.com/the-best-places-where-you-can-store-fuels-safely-in-an-emergency/

  One of the more difficult things to stockpile is any sort of fuel.  

(SNIP) ... While it might prove to be impossible to store enough fuel to see us through the next decade, it is clearly possible to store enough to help us through a post-disaster time, especially if we use it sparingly. The right precautions and the right preparation are all it takes.   ---CONTINUED---

15 Fuel Storage Safety Tips You Need to Know
https://urbansurvivalsite.com/fuel-storage-safety-tips-need-know/

  (SNIP) ... The purpose of this article is to help you store your batteries, propane, and gasoline in a way that is both safe and extends the shelf life of all three. Now on to the list…   ---CONTINUED---

The Hard Truth About Storing Fuel
https://www.theorganicprepper.com/storing-fuel/

  We all have read the stories from our favorite post-apocalyptic authors where our hero has stored a huge amount of fuel for his or her vehicles in a facility.

(SNIP) ... No matter if it is diesel or gasoline or some sort of gasified product coming from an industrial facility. It´s economically very hard to do ...   ---CONTINUED---

Cheap Methods To Store Fuels
https://www.askaprepper.com/cheap-methods-to-store-fuels/

  Making sure you have fuel (gasoline, diesel, kerosene, propane, etc) stored safely as part of your preparations for a long-term disaster is vital.

(SNIP) ... In reality, storing fuels is much cheaper and easier than you may have suspected.

Buying the fuel itself may not be cheap in this day and age, but storing that fuel inexpensively and in a way that is also safe is easily doable.

Here are cheap and safe methods for storing fuels:   ---CONTINUED---