Not a silly question......
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Norman OK
You might want to check the local fire code before you start storing 55 gallon drums of fuel. Many jurisdictions have adopted National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards as their local fire codes and NFPA recommends a maximum of 25 gallons of flammable liquid storage in residential areas.
All it takes is for a neighbor to complain!
I have to enforce this code in my jurisdiction.
BobD
All it takes is for a neighbor to complain!
I have to enforce this code in my jurisdiction.
BobD
Team Owner
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From: Far NW 'burbs of Chicago
St. Jude Donor '13
We live slightly out in the country and could legally use the 55 gal drum, but it's still an ugly PITA that has to be periodically filled and then used up, protected from theft, etc.
There are solid state inverters that one can connect to the car battery, you run the engine to keep the alternator turning and plug in appliances as needed.
I wonder what size alternator the C6 has? Wouldn't want to get an inverter that overloads the alternator.
There are solid state inverters that one can connect to the car battery, you run the engine to keep the alternator turning and plug in appliances as needed.
I wonder what size alternator the C6 has? Wouldn't want to get an inverter that overloads the alternator.
Team Owner
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From: Far NW 'burbs of Chicago
St. Jude Donor '13
Oh yeah! Forgot about that.
In another recent thread, someone said that most cars today, including the C6, have a check valve in the filler line to prevent serious spillage if the cap is left off or the car rolls over.
Someone else posted that he had tried to siphon from his C6 and it couldn't be done.
No personal experience.
Sorry.
In another recent thread, someone said that most cars today, including the C6, have a check valve in the filler line to prevent serious spillage if the cap is left off or the car rolls over.
Someone else posted that he had tried to siphon from his C6 and it couldn't be done.
No personal experience.
Sorry.
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Pro
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Stuart Florida
You might want to check the local fire code before you start storing 55 gallon drums of fuel. Many jurisdictions have adopted National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards as their local fire codes and NFPA recommends a maximum of 25 gallons of flammable liquid storage in residential areas.
All it takes is for a neighbor to complain!
I have to enforce this code in my jurisdiction.
BobD
All it takes is for a neighbor to complain!
I have to enforce this code in my jurisdiction.
BobD
and get the WHOLE neiborhood on fire.
I can't believe the ideas that some folks come up with.
Thanks for bringing this into perspective.
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Stuart Florida
We live slightly out in the country and could legally use the 55 gal drum, but it's still an ugly PITA that has to be periodically filled and then used up, protected from theft, etc.
There are solid state inverters that one can connect to the car battery, you run the engine to keep the alternator turning and plug in appliances as needed.
I wonder what size alternator the C6 has? Wouldn't want to get an inverter that overloads the alternator.
There are solid state inverters that one can connect to the car battery, you run the engine to keep the alternator turning and plug in appliances as needed.
I wonder what size alternator the C6 has? Wouldn't want to get an inverter that overloads the alternator.
I always love someone who thinks out of the box.
Heel & Toe
Joined: Jul 2011
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Not sure if this helps, but yes you can sipon gas from a C6, I use a hard small diameter plastic tube, about 3/8ths. slips right in, I only did it cause I was too lazy to go to gas station when I needed fuel to mow the lawn, I wouldnt run the car dry, but never had any issues as a result, just takes a bit with the small hose, good luck
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Tarpon Springs FL
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West Marine sells 2 PORTABLE fuel tanks. These tanks have WHEELS. One is 16 and the other is 32 gallons. I live on Hurricane Central....We are PREPARED here for the LONG HAUL.
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