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Old 08-02-2011, 12:57 PM   #4
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Re: My $.02 worth....

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Originally Posted by justplainray View Post
Is there any concern about fire?
We are warned not to fill a gas can inside the bed of a truck, static electricity build-up and the like.
Heres a Youtube clip ‪Gas Pump Explosion Caused by Static Electricity‬‏ - YouTube
There are other videos to be found.
So, is this a concern?
What makes a gas can in the bed so different than a gas tank filler neck?
I'm just asking the question, I'm not being critical of anyones choices.
justplainray
Rub a plastic fuel container with your hand or arm and you will see why this is a serious issue. This is more prevalent in a dry, non humid condition, the static generated from the plastic fuel container is unreal. I've seen this with drop-in plastic bed liners too.
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