Gas tank in the garage
A metal gas tank is best for storing gasoline in the garage. There are some safety instructions to be observed.
Gasoline should not be stored in the gasoline tank of a vehicle or lawn mower for long periods of time as it can get through the Evaporation and the aging process can lead to a deterioration in quality, which in turn leads to damage Carburetor or engine leads. If you want to store petrol in stock, you should observe some safety instructions so that there is no danger from storage and the quality of the petrol is not unnecessarily impaired.
Which petrol tank or canister is suitable
- In a canister or a special storage tank, gasoline can be stored in a garage for several months to several years. It is difficult to give precise details, as the composition of the gasoline can be very different.
- In general, plastic containers should not be used to store petrol, as soft tissues can loosen and plastic does not fully protect against evaporation. Metal canisters or tanks are therefore better suited for storage.
- However, plastic canisters are preferred for transport from the gas station to the garage because of their lighter weight.
- If you need a so-called mixture for your vehicle, you should store gasoline and oil separately, as the shelf life of the gasoline-oil mixture is significantly shorter than that of pure gasoline.
Motor gasoline, also known colloquially as gasoline, is next to diesel ...
Private storage of gasoline in a garage
- In private garages with an area of up to 100 m², a maximum of 20 liters of petrol in suitable, i.e. H. Store in hermetically sealed and unbreakable containers.
- If you do not have a garage, you can only store a maximum of 1 liter in your apartment and up to 20 liters in a suitable petrol tank in the basement.
- If gasoline is spilled, quickly ventilate the garage. The gasoline evaporates and what remains is only the oil component, which you can pick up with a rag.
- Petrol is quite insensitive to temperature. As long as the canister is not exposed to direct sunlight, the heat in the garage poses no danger. Also minus degrees in winter do not affect the gasoline.
If you have any further questions about the correct and safe storage of petrol, you are welcome to contact the professional or voluntary fire brigade on site or visit the website Mainz fire brigade inform.
