Is it ok to store some diesel fuel in a portable Fuel container in the basement
Thanks
Not something I would do, and I don't know the "correct" answer, but it might depend on:
1. What basement? The one in your house, or the one in your coach?
2. How much is "some".
3. What kind of container?
4. What else is in the basement?
I'm guessing if you ask any "Official Recognized Authority" they will discourage this idea.
If it spills, very likely it will get down into the basement floor structure. That will melt the insulation (have seen that on 2 coaches over the years from spills in the diesel tank area) and you will never get rid of the diesel smell without rebuilding the structure (kind of like a bulkhead rebuild, but under the affected compartment).
Why? If you need fuel for something else you already have a 194 gallon storage tank?
Scott
If for emergency filling of fuel filters when changing them, I would carry 5' of cheap clear plastic hose stored in a clean, sealed ziplock.
Use it to siphon fuel from the tank into any handy, clean container.
For many years I've had one of these Jiggler pumps in my garage tool box and in my vehicles. They have come in handy on numerous occasions. Sure beats the taste of diesel and/or gasoline in your mouth.
https://www.harborfreight.com/self-priming-copper-jiggler-pump-47334.html
I understand. But starting a siphon with you being ABOVE the tank (standing up) and with brand new hose I have never had an issue.
Yes, if below tank level when starting a siphon--- well Darwin gets to win once in awhile.
I take a one gallon fuel can along--empty if we have the towed along, but 3/4 full if without the towed. If I need more I will try to find someone to take the can and get it filled. This is just for filling the fuel filters if I have to do a change.
I appreciate the question because I start full timing at the end of this week. I've been wondering the same question. I'm going to get a siphon hose.
If you need to carry fuel get a good safety steel container.
Eagle UI-10-SY Type I Metal Safety Can, Diesel, 9" Width x 8" Depth, 1... (https://smile.amazon.com/Eagle-UI-10-SY-Safety-Diesel-Capacity/dp/B004EVKU4W/ref=pd_sbs_328_6/134-1943179-1655900?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004EVKU4W&pd_rd_r=749e6608-ffbb-4336-bc65-11b951390f56&pd_rd_w=vL2gg&pd_rd_wg=kZy1U&pf_rd_p=ed1e2146-ecfe-435e-b3b5-d79fa072fd58&pf_rd_r=MTD2S9CGD6A1R5NKP1GG&psc=1&refRID=MTD2S9CGD6A1R5NKP1GG)
Or 5 gal
Eagle UI-50-SY Type I Metal Safety Can, Diesel, 12-1/2" Width x 13-1/2"... (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0030VGYWO/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_imm_awdb_81bYFbHMZN0YP)
Siphon hose with a needle air injector and air nozzle. Just blow some air thru needle stuck in side of hose and starts siphon. Easy to clean and store. Been getting fuel for my work truck for years that way out of spare fuel cans they keep filled. Pain to pour.
Scott