You Have Been Warned!

On the issue of storing fuel, I went into Halfords and asked what storage containers they had for fuel. The guy asked what type because for those like me who don’t know Diesel and unleaded require different containers to be kept in. Clearly looking surprised and the first to admit I was useless at chemistry, I was told it’s all to do with the chemicals within the fuels. 

I’ve heard stories of people accidentally filling up an unleaded car with diesel and then trying to drive off only to see the engine blow up but didn’t realise the difference was so great for storage.

So store diesel in an unleaded container and see it rot the container, you have been warned; and after all that they had run out of both anyway!! 

Whether it is your intention to store fuel now, even if the tanker drivers don’t go on strike, please realise that you need the right container for the right fuel, it’s no joke and whatever you do, please do not store it within your house or flat or garage. But away from the property and anything that might be inflammable. That may seem obvious and clearly will be nigh on impossible for those without a garden. 

But as that poor lady found out on the news who suffered, I believe, 40% burns, for refilling stored fuel to a smaller container for her daughter when the gas cooker was on its not worth it. 

If ever that was an example of how not to do it, there will be requirements from Insurers in your home and contents policy not to hold inflammable materials within the confines of your home. That restriction would include the garage where it is attached and the cellar even if it may be cool. To ignore that requirement will invalidate your policy so please don’t even think of it.