Paladine71
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One of the first things that you'll need in an emergency, and one of the first things to disappear, is fuel. You'll need it to evacuate an area, and to run generators, etc. Let's share some ideas on fuel storage.
I have the disadvantage of having to move about every three years, so I am unable to put a large, permanent option into place. Currently, I have 50 gallons of premium gas stored in 5 gallon Scribner utility jugs. I always carry 10 gallons (2 jugs) in the cargo area of my HUMMER, and the other 8 jugs in my garage. The company states that these jugs are not to be used as a portable fuel container, but I've had them for years with absolutely no problems. I prefer them because they are very thick, completely seal all leaks and vapors, and are a convenient shape for hauling and storing. There is absolutely no gas smell in my HUMMER. I use bungie cords to secure them into place so there is no movement. I purchased a tube that screws into the top to dispense my gas.
Link: http://scribnerplastics.com/utiljug.htm
I rotate all of my gas annually and treat it with STA-BIL when I put new gas into the jugs.
Link: http://www.goldeagle.com/brands/stabil/products.aspx
These pics are very old, but the jugs haven't changed.
So, what do you recommend?
I have the disadvantage of having to move about every three years, so I am unable to put a large, permanent option into place. Currently, I have 50 gallons of premium gas stored in 5 gallon Scribner utility jugs. I always carry 10 gallons (2 jugs) in the cargo area of my HUMMER, and the other 8 jugs in my garage. The company states that these jugs are not to be used as a portable fuel container, but I've had them for years with absolutely no problems. I prefer them because they are very thick, completely seal all leaks and vapors, and are a convenient shape for hauling and storing. There is absolutely no gas smell in my HUMMER. I use bungie cords to secure them into place so there is no movement. I purchased a tube that screws into the top to dispense my gas.
Link: http://scribnerplastics.com/utiljug.htm
I rotate all of my gas annually and treat it with STA-BIL when I put new gas into the jugs.
Link: http://www.goldeagle.com/brands/stabil/products.aspx
These pics are very old, but the jugs haven't changed.
So, what do you recommend?