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Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 20:56:01 -0500
From: Charlie England <ceengland@bellsouth.net>
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Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] fuel transfer tank?
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Barry Gardner wrote:

> Guys and gals,
>
> I found this 55 gallon powder-coated steel fuel tank for a mogas 
> transfer tank for $100 plus shipping. As usual, Homier is a bit 
> sketchy with data on it but it seems identical with a tank that 
> Northern Tool sells for  $225. The Northern Tool one is noted "not for 
> gasoline" in its printed catalog.
>
> I noticed that the Northern Tool tanks are all quite a bit more 
> expensive and that nearly none of them are listed for gasoline.
>
> Anyone know enough about tank regulations to tell me what will or 
> won't work for this application? Or are manufacturers just wary of 
> liability risk if you put gasoline in them and want to discourage you 
> from doing it?
>
> Here's the URL for that cheap tank:
> http://www.homier.com/detail.asp?sku=03160
>
> For comparison, the Northern Tool tank at www.northerntool.com is Item 
> # 334296.
>
> Barry Gardner
> Wheaton, IL 


The pump looks like a pretty good deal. You might need a hose extension 
to reach the plane.

Tank: For a lot less expense you should be able to pay the container 
cost on a 55 gal drum full of gas from your local fuel distributor. The 
drum will be legal or they couldn't sell it to you in that container. 
Down south, we would just find a metal drum in good condition, paint it 
red if we were highly motivated, & head for the gas station. Your 
problems might be a lot tougher, depending on how strict your 
state/local government is. If you are in the neo-fascist sub-state of 
Chicago, I hear they are trying to outlaw flying completely. ;-)

Charlie