Storage of petrol in plastic containers

FreDeRicK SG

Hi guys,

I stored away some petrol at home in an orange juice 2 litre plastic container - just in case.

Was wondering if it is safe?.. The cap is tight, secure and I store it in a cool area away from sunlight.

1) Will petrol corrode plastic?
2) Will petrol degrade/spoil after a certain amount of time?

[email protected] SG

the plastic should be safe, but the petrol might degrade.

also, have to warn u, that i think its not legal to store such materials at home.

FreDeRicK SG

Dang.. Wanted to store a small amount away in case I need it (eg. friend forgot to refuel car).

in that case I'll have to pour it back liao.

skeujin SG

jus in case? u nid n emergency molotov cocktail?

petrol kiosks r open 24hrs.

FreDeRicK SG

Duh.. Laughing

I'm a paranoid person. Shocked

skeujin SG

u remind me of those karang guni men i read bout in the papaers who keep junk in their houses Laughing

FreDeRicK SG

Huh? What's wrong with storing a bit of petrol?

And yes, maybe I might need it for an emergency molotov cocktail if any cars/bike in my carpark enrage me.. Laughing Twisted Evil

skeujin SG

petrol n the gasses it produces are highly flamable. u wana burn down yr home? breathg in its gas may also b poisonous. n as heng said. petrol does hav a life span....

tink yr frens will b more pissed w u if u supplied them w dud petrol n screwing up their fuel systems....

FreDeRicK SG

Noted. Smile

Guess I will be better off with a plastic hand pump from Home DIY shop and pump directly from tank to tank.

InSPirE78 SG

Laughing think u shld store in aluminium can if u wan...those that can b bought from petrol station....used to stored in plastic bottles but after awhile u will realised that the botttle bcum very soft like will wont stand liao..... Shocked

FreDeRicK SG

hrMm.. yes, I noticed that after around 2-3 days.. so I quickly ask my dad to pour into his scooter before the container starts to leak. Heard that such plastics will be corroded by the petrol..

I bought a hand pump from HomeFix DIY store.. S$2.. pumped JB petrol from my SuperFour (big tank) to his Skipper (small tank). Wink

growingsmall SG

Wow, that's good! Save money on petrol for your dad. Cool
Just one thing to ask, what petrol do u pump from petrol station in JB?

FreDeRicK SG

Usually I'll go by the Causeway to the Shell station (turn right at the next junction after Pelangi plaza) to pump Shell V-Power.

2nd link - Only choice is Mobil F1.

the Bear SG

point: if you wanna store petrol in a container which is not your car fuel tank, you need a proper container like a jerry can... and you will need a permit by SCDF...

else it's dangerous to both yourself and everyone around your car...

what ignites is not the petrol itself but the fumes.. and petrol is very volatile..

don't endanger people? Wink

skeujin SG

r u sure its a mobil?

FreDeRicK SG

the Bear - Yep. I've already heed the advice of several ppl. I am no longer storing petrol in my home. Smile

skeujin - It's Esso petrol station but the petrol pump is labelled "Mobil F1". Anyway, Esso and Mobil are all under one company - ExxonMobil Corporation.

skeujin SG

no woris dude. jus askg. my frens n i go in almst every 1nce a wk. wndering whr u saw a mobil. drop me a line if ud like to join in.

FreDeRicK SG

Cheers dude.. Wink