petrol storage

diver · Jan 3, 2011

Those trading standards recommendations are to do with safe storage. They've got nothing to do with the petrol going off. The can sizes you note are recommendations not law although our suppliers are not allowed to supply plastic cans more than 5 litres for petrol.
As regards why the petrol goes off. Its some sort of chemical reaction. I don't think water has much to do with it but you obviously don't want water in fuel. Certain metals have a catalytic effect on the petrol and can make it go off faster. Plastic cans are therefore better for storage but riskier as regards fire safety
Landowner, you're right, the old leaded fuel was much more stable.

Hippo · Jan 3, 2011

When I was on a safety course recently, this came up.

cut from: Chemicals: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Storage
What is the limit of the amount of petrol I can store for domestic use?
The Petroleum Spirit (Motor Vehicles etc.) Regulations 1929 and the Petroleum Spirit (Plastic Containers) Regulations 1982 limit the amount of petrol that can be kept in a domestic garage or within six metres of a building (e.g. most domestic driveways). The limit is a maximum of two suitable metal containers each of a maximum capacity of ten litres or two plastic containers (which have to be of an approved design) each of a maximum capacity of five litres. These limits also apply to any containers kept in a vehicle parked in the garage or on the driveway (but not to the internal fuel tank of the vehicle). Under no circumstances should the petrol containers be stored in the home itself.

Anyone who wishes to store larger quantities than this, or use larger containers, is required to notify the local Petroleum Licensing Authority (PLA) and to store the petrol in a prescribed manner set out in the 1929 Regulations mentioned above - enquirers who want further details should contact their local PLA. Storage of more than 275 litres (60 gallons) of petrol requires a petrol licence - again, contact the local PLA.

landowner · Jan 3, 2011

Hippo said:
When I was on a safety course recently, this came up.

cut from: Chemicals: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Storage
What is the limit of the amount of petrol I can store for domestic use?
The Petroleum Spirit (Motor Vehicles etc.) Regulations 1929 and the Petroleum Spirit (Plastic Containers) Regulations 1982 limit the amount of petrol that can be kept in a domestic garage or within six metres of a building (e.g. most domestic driveways). The limit is a maximum of two suitable metal containers each of a maximum capacity of ten litres or two plastic containers (which have to be of an approved design) each of a maximum capacity of five litres. These limits also apply to any containers kept in a vehicle parked in the garage or on the driveway (but not to the internal fuel tank of the vehicle). Under no circumstances should the petrol containers be stored in the home itself.

Anyone who wishes to store larger quantities than this, or use larger containers, is required to notify the local Petroleum Licensing Authority (PLA) and to store the petrol in a prescribed manner set out in the 1929 Regulations mentioned above - enquirers who want further details should contact their local PLA. Storage of more than 275 litres (60 gallons) of petrol requires a petrol licence - again, contact the local PLA.

There's yer answer then,

swap the fuel tank in that old car on the drive for a forty five gallon one and you're legal to store 45 gallons or *** ltrs

Hippo · Jan 3, 2011

Just found me notes. There’s something about having to have risk assessments done, which you could do yerself. Also issues about fire safety. Larger the amount, the further away from buildings and risk or source of ignition/spillage etc. Essentially it’s not safe, and trouble etc if it went up. Then went onto prosecutions, which is where I said about the taxi chap. Notes stopped there. He was ex fire brigade.

Check the above yerself, and don’t follow what I say. I don’t have the complete facts. And I aint takin responsibility for yer if yer has a problem.

The Mad Hat Man · Jan 3, 2011

of course, the easy answer would be to convert it to LPG

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livers · Jan 4, 2011

The Mad Hat Man said:
of course, the easy answer would be to convert it to LPG .

Or store as much as you like, however you like. Just don't get caught, and use it quick before it goes off (could this be 20% VAT related)

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