And this is the main problem with gasoline. We use it every day and very few have problems. That does not mean the potential for a problem does not exist. And listening to those that have skated by avoiding problems sets you up for disaster.
I have seen with my own eyes a plastic bucket of gasoline catch on fire from static electricity. I do not have pictures to prove my point but you can find many examples of static electricity on the net. Just looking at pictures of some of the farm fuel tanks some of these guys post here is enough to make you cringe looking at all the potential problems just waiting for the right moment to become a disaster. Best part is when a disaster does happen; its a little late to say I should have done that differant.
But to each their own. Do not really care how any of you do things in the long run as I can sleep well tonight knowing I warned you and may even get the chance to say 'I told you so' tomorrow.
I will leave you with this final note. How many of you have put gas in your car?? I would assume all of you and thousands of times. So it must be real safe. Look at the video and see how safe it really is.
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