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weere to store gas - 9/2/2008 11:47:30 PM   
jamstar47


 

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Status: offline 		were do u guys store ur gas. i live in jamaica so its hot in the days were is the best place to keep it ? is it safe to keep it in the house ?
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RE: weere to store gas - 9/3/2008 12:09:25 AM   
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Status: offline 		I keep mine in a dark closet in my house. Just put it in a dark cool place out of any sun light and it should be fine.

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RE: weere to store gas - 9/3/2008 12:51:52 AM   
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ORIGINAL: Frozenshade

I keep mine in a dark closet in my house. Just put it in a dark cool place out of any sun light and it should be fine.


+1

I may add to that don't store it sitting on the bare floor. Put the bottle on a shelf, a box, or whatever. Also, very important, do not throw away the little red cap.

Fuel should last a very, very long time if stored properly.

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RE: weere to store gas - 9/3/2008 1:17:07 AM   
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Status: offline 		ok so can i keep it on a shelf in my store room. my store room only has one big window but i could find a shelf in the dark for it. is that a good idea

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RE: weere to store gas - 9/3/2008 7:49:07 AM   
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RE: weere to store gas - 9/3/2008 6:09:53 PM   
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RE: weere to store gas - 9/3/2008 6:43:42 PM   
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RE: weere to store gas - 9/3/2008 6:52:41 PM   
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Status: offline 		The concrete will heat up and cool causing condesation to form inside the fuel container. Same effect in the sun. Just store it in a place out of direct sun and with a pretty steady temp.

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RE: weere to store gas - 9/3/2008 6:55:18 PM   
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Status: offline 		I would not put it in the house. Very flamable. I keep mine in my garage, if you have one that would be the best bet.


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RE: weere to store gas - 9/3/2008 6:57:38 PM   
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RE: weere to store gas - 9/4/2008 12:37:38 AM   
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Status: offline 		i keep my bottle on my studyroom shelf... and my filler bottle in my bag with all my buggy equipment

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RE: weere to store gas - 9/17/2008 1:06:51 AM   
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RE: weere to store gas - 9/17/2008 2:15:01 AM   
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RE: weere to store gas - 9/17/2008 2:43:29 AM   
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RE: weere to store gas - 9/17/2008 3:19:37 AM   
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RE: weere to store gas - 9/18/2008 12:18:23 AM   
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Status: offline 		lol mine is hiden in the bathroom now

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