fuel storage

[GardenKit]

A chest freezer sounds like a good idea for secure cheap storage.

 

I have 2 armourguard fuel stores and both have fine mesh vents in the back, above the bund capacity, to let out the build up of fumes from leaks.

 

The lack of such ventilation in a chest freezer may possibly render it unsuitable if insurance requirements are an issue as they are in my premises.

[renewablejohn]

Just remember old fridges and freezers are death traps for curious little children. At one time you could not dispose of a fridge or freezer without taking the door off its hinges.

[tommer9]

I would think that a hasp and padlock would be pertinent in such a use, and some holes drilled to release fumes too.

[Stephen Blair]

where did you get them

 

1 came with a pick up years ago and the other I bought off a guy selling up that used to run plant.

google 1, job done.

[robert t]

Why dose the fuel have to be stored out side. Is this something to do with AAA approved? I had to have a site and land contamination survey carried out on my yard and workshop for a planning application. They told me that if petrol and diesel was stored in purpose containers, in the workshop and if the containers leaked then the workshop would become the bund. They also stated on the report that SEPA agreed with this. I do have 1000lt bunded fuel store outside but I still store some petrol in gerry cans and diesel in 25lt drums in the workshop.

 

robert