RC Extreme power

My Feedback: (24)

Was at the field and saw someone take there gas can and put it in a 5 gallon bucket and then put a lid on it, Before he pressed the lid on he pushed as much air as he could out by pressing down on the lid,
For those that have a problem with gas odor seemed like a good idea


Milton

soarrich

My Feedback: (98)

I don't think that will do anything. I think I remember gas has a vapor pressure of 14psi, aviation fuel has a lower vapor pressure of about 7psi, so if you push the air out the gas will evaporate until that pressure is reached.

Tired Old Man

My Feedback: (1)

If the can is vented as soon as it warms a little you'll smell it. California now requires that gas containers fully seal to meet requirements for retail sales. They most certainly do seal but are a pita to get the gas out of.

Jezmo

Yeah, Texas has that same load of crap. Like you said, a real PITA to get the gas out of. I still have a fleet of 5 gal. cans from the good ole days. Three of them are all metal and one is a military style "Jerry" can.

altavillan

My Feedback: (1)

If he, (the guy using the plastic bucket) can manage to keep the temperature of his gas relatively stable using his can in a can he will eliminate a bunch of vapors escaping. Put a can of gas out in the sun and watch it swell. Then put it in a cold place and watch it collapse. The dual containers should help a lot to reduce smell.

pe reivers

Hey, what happened to the good old Jerry-can?

Zeeb

My Feedback: (41)

I'm guessing they couldn't sell them for what it takes to make them????

I've got several old "Jerry" cans and guard them zealously...

I also tried the put the model fuel jug inside another container the other day. I've got one of the Slimline manual pumps mounted on a Blitz jug that is about 2.4 gal or something and it just fit inside a plastic 40lb. kitty litter bucket. It certainly seemed to help with controlling the temperature and swelling of the gas jug.

y2k6vette

After several failed attempts to eliminate the gas smell, I searched for a way to "change" the smell instead. A company called Manhattan Oil sells several oil fragrances which can be added to the fuel and they make a huge difference. My favorite is "groovy grape", which is also a favorite at the flying field. Here's the site: http://manhattanoil.com/fuel-fragrances.php

Happy flying!
Steve

Nathan King

I'm new to gas, but haven't had a problem with smell yet. I keep my 50cc airplane and gas can in my closed garage (along with lawnmower and weed eater gas cans). When I go in the garage I honestly can't smell anything. I tightly close the gas can and suck the fuel out of my airplane when I'm finished running it. That's it.