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Re:Carrying additional fuel

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19 Aug 2020 08:00 #226957 by Roger Fairclough

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Some years ago a traveller crossing the Sahara opened a fuel can, it exploded in his face and then caught fire.

Do you want to take the risk?

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19 Aug 2020 09:33 #226964 by Lambert

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In North Scotland in autumn I can't see that as a problem.

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19 Aug 2020 11:22 #226971 by Jimny-Phil

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Lambert wrote: In North Scotland in autumn I can't see that as a problem.

... I don't know about not a problem... what's the freezing point of petrol??? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

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19 Aug 2020 11:41 #226973 by Busta

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Given the flash point of petrol is 280 celsius I suspect it wasn't the petrol or the desert temperatures that were the problem. There musts have been another source of ignition. I've carted 40 gallon drums of petrol around Australia in 50 degree temperatures and surprisingly enough I didn't die.

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19 Aug 2020 15:15 - 19 Aug 2020 15:18 #226987 by Roger Fairclough

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I agree with you Busta and that's the whole point! The guy in question didn't think it would happen and neither did any of his colleagues. There wasn't an inquest because the guy didn't die so no in-depth analysis of what not to do.
Stuff happens and If you are going to transport petrol in a can then at least understand the dangers.

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19 Aug 2020 15:49 #226988 by Reason2doubt

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Happened to me to a certain extent when I opened up my extra 10 litre petrol can in Italy - fuel expanded and practically jumped out at me but thankfully didn't set alight as I was in the shade.

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