Av gas in a plastic oil drum

[adam5187]

I want to go get some ac gas and I have a 50 gallon plastic oil drum that had mobil ow30 oil in it. It is empty but obviously there will be a little in the drum. Will that little amount affect the av gas? Any input is appreciated I just like the idea of the plastic drum and I know it is clean. Thanks in advance
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[joshkoltes]

I used a plastic drum a couple years ago and to prep it I ringed it woit a gallon or two of 88.5 unleaded then put five gallons in it a couple times and pumped that into my work truck.
Lately I have realized a fifteen gal drum is easier to have in the trailer.

 

[adam5187]

That is a good idea. I am going to rinse it out with pump gas. Thanks

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[av8er]

pour 1-2 gallons in the drum

shake it around real good, and dump it in your lawnmower or vehicle

 

[boondocker97]

How long are you planning to store fuel in it? I know storage in a plastic container is not recommended for more than 7 days. It starts to degrade after that. That is why race fuel drums are all steel. Just a thought since you are probably looking to preserve the fuel quality for a turbo.

 

[kraftymike]

I have been using two 15 gallon polly-Ag. chemical barrels to transport and store my 100LL (AV) for the last few years. I also pre-cleaned them with pump fuel. They work great. They are the perfect size where you can still pick them up yourself but hold enough to where you don't have to jet to the airport every week. They also have a great grab handle for lifting. A couple years ago I had about four gallons of fuel left in one of them going into to summer. It stained the white container blue at the bottom but the fuel ran just fine that fall. That is one of the best things about AV. It has special properties that keep it stable for months and months as many planes will sit unused for long periods. I use it to summerize/winterize all the toys.

 

[philsummers21]

How long are you planning to store fuel in it? I know storage in a plastic container is not recommended for more than 7 days. It starts to degrade after that. That is why race fuel drums are all steel. Just a thought since you are probably looking to preserve the fuel quality for a turbo.

This is false. Not all race gas comes in steel drums. Most are steel because of light. Sun kills gas. The few race gas companies that do use plastic use black plastic. The one brand is Renegade race fuel. I know because I bought a few drums a couple years ago. I personally switched to storing my avgas in white/clear plastic 55 gallon drum because I can see how much fuel is in there because its stored in the garage and never sees any sun. It is even marked on the side in 5 gallon increments. Anyways no problem here.

 

[jwentzer]

Sincere question

I've considered storing RG in a 30 gallon white plastic drum. I discussed this with a individual who hauls fuel for a major fuel/oil distributor on the front range in Colorado. He talked me out of it, (which I'm totally fine with) that there is a reason most fuel companies use steel drums/containers. One, it keeping the sun out for degrade purposes and two, the steel basically removes the static spark factor as it can be grounded when transferring fuels to and from the container.

I know us sledders transfer a lot of fuel to and from our 5 gallon "race gas" jugs and most probably never had a mishap. (Although static electricity does cross my mind a lot while doing it), is there a way you are reducing the risk of static spark on these larger containers? Or, simply hoping/thinking it will never happen to me?

I know gas stations recommend removing your plastic fuel jug from the box of your truck and filling it on the ground for this very purpose. Like I said, it' a question I have and I'm curious as to what you are doing to prevent this or if you are doing anything at all.

 

[retiredpop]

If you're concerned with static electricity get a ground mat to set the drum on.

 

[jwentzer]

If you're concerned with static electricity get a ground mat to set the drum on.

Is there one brand/type that works better/last longer than the others? Brands to stay away from...example: gas will eat through the mat...etc? I could see where these mats might work good for a metal container, but plastic? Plastic doesn't conduct electricity....so, maybe static electricity isn't a huge concern with these drums like I thought it was?

 

[philsummers21]

Ive never worried about static electricity. this year I bought a 12v Transfer pump designed for avgas and bought a fuel hose with a static wire. So far so good. LOVE the electric pump.