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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
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