I was thinking of getting a drum of VP 105 unleaded delivered to my home garage. I asked the guy about safety and his reply was, "you have 3 vehicles in your garage with their own gas tanks, it's no different". Something tells me there is a difference, but I would really like to get a drum regardless.

Mike

 

Craig will they deliver to your home? Ihave had to have my fuel delivered to my mfg business as most fuel companies will not deliver 55gal drums of fuel to a residential address in Ca.

 

Awesome idea!

But I got a better one: Put the pump right next to an expresso dispensor and alongside a whiskey still, and you have yourself a home-based business that in franchisable.

I see them everywhere, with stay-at-home moms running them in their spare time. Retirees will find it an excellent way to make some extra income. College kids can put them in their dorm rooms. The market is huge!!

 

Way cool, I have been doing this for a couple of years now. I use the old style hand pump though. VP Racing delivers 103 unleaded (2) barrels at a time....whooo hooo

 

I sure wouldn't store that much fuel inside my house...

My sister works for State Fire in NY and I emailed her to ask how you should store this. I'll post what she says (except for the "is this guy nuts?" comments ).

Here's a couple of things based on my knowledge:
1. Only store gasoline in metal containers.
2. It's is NOT recommended to store gas in 55 gallon drums.
3. Keep the drums sheltered, sealed tight, and allow a 10 percent head space for expansion.
4. Keep drum covered so rain can not enter gas by collecting on top.
5. Use a stabilizer. Stabilizers reduce oxidation and contain a biocide. The stabilizer should be added immediately when fuel is purchased.
6. Our gasoline begins to deteriorate after only several months so you need to use it quickly.
7. Ground the drum on the ground with a metal rod.

 

Allow me to clarify: I am not doing this INSIDE my garage. Rather, I am storing the drums in a fireproof drum cabinet (made specifically for these drums) on the side of my property, about five feet from my garage. The pump is mounted adjacent to the fireproof drum cabinet. The drum cabinet and pump are protected by a vented shed that keeps out the weather. The nozzle reaches through my side gate to my car's gas tank. The pump and piping are disengaged from the drum, and the drum is sealed (and stored within the fireproof cabinet), when I am not pumping gas, so there are no fumes creating between fill-ups. Moreover, whatever minimal fumes are generated during pumping are quickly disippated outside. Everything is locked up when not being used.

Craig

 

I can only agree with what everyone else is saying. Please do not do this in your garage. To do it right, and I would not do it any other way, would be to have a separate cinder block "fuel garage" with a dike, grounding, and fire suppression. You are really taking a risk.

If you are insistent, get an octane booster and add that to your tank of gas.

Sorry, was typing while your post appeared.

That sounds better, but it is too close to the house. Please clear this through your insurance company.

 

Craig, I knew the attorney in you would think of all the angles. I remember waaaaaay back when you first bought that car. I think one of the first mods you did was simple window tint....

 

That's so awesome, I can't believe you actually did this... You're a P-I-M-P in my book!!

 

ha ha , that's awesome

 

That's dedication to the beast, Craig! And btw, since the fuel will go bad every couple months, if you ever need to "unload" your stock, give me a buzz... haha!

BTW, are these the two Trick 101 gas stations that you were referring to from your previous post?


De Soto and Vanowen in Woodland Hills.
Woodly and Sherman Way in Van Nuys.

 

You need help be careful with EPA if you ever spill you can contaminate your property and then you are ****e* when you try to sell your home...

 

after watching the Ferarri fire, I could just see having my whole hose burnt to the ground.

 

what happens if you road trip in the car? Does this mean you'll only be able to go 175 miles from your house or can you manually changes programs on the fly to adjust for the lower octane you'll find at 99% of the gas stations? seems like it'll take a lot of gas to make up for the intial outlay of equipment and installation at about a savings of $20 a tank.

 

Why don't you guys get off his back with all your logical thinking...