turbotuner20v

I've got 2 drums of e85 I keep in the garage for convenience and need to know if its safe and ok for fuel quality to store them with my hand pump installed, or if I need to remove it and reseal the barrel with the original plug.

ls6-240sx

That's a good question. I too was wondering what is the best way to store a drum of E85.

71 chevy

iTrader: (18)

reseal it. if your pump is like mine, it will let some air in, which is BAD for alcohol fuels

turbotuner20v

Kinda what I figured on this cast aluminum northern tool hand pump. It does have the traditional gas pump handle at the end of the hose, but all of it seems less air tight than the original cap. Definitely less convenient that way, but I figure I'll only need it once a week or so.

I8UR4RD

iTrader: (16)

Im planning on keeping a **** ton of e85 stored in my garage as well. I have been told as long as it is sealed its fine. if there is any chance air could get to the fuel i would not do it. water is not good. better safe than sorry. it probably takes less time to put the pump on than it does to run out to fill it up I guess. My nearest is 16 miles away.

fotoboy

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Because going to the gas station they put the cap back on lol

narfdanarf

separate question: What do you guys think about storing in metal vs plastic drums?

turbotuner20v

If they seal air tight, the only difference is fire safety. Metal will hold up better in a fire.

slowbu

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Use a metal drum an cap it. remove the pump alcohol sucks up water like a sponge lol. Imo I wouldn't use plastic because alcohol is a solvent (cleaner) an over time will prob start to brake down the plastic barrel an u will end up with **** in your fuel u don't want

Blackpanther99

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Metal drum with its original cap/plug will do more than fine. Thats how many people I know keep their E85 in their garage.

ls6-240sx

This is a honest question. Do you really think that it will do anything to a plastic barrel? Ive always been led to believe that it is better to store it in plastic than metal(because of the way metal reacts to temp changes and creates condinsation) . My buddy runs a sprint car and runs 100% methonal His fuel always comes in thick white plastic barrels. I was thinking of going to get one of his empty barrels and use that to store my E85?

hardrock21

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Subscribed. I have dozens of empty 55 gallon plastic drums. I sell, service and repair X-Ray equipment and the chemistry used to develop X-Ray films comes concentrated in the barrels. I wouldn't think e85 would be much more detrimental to plastic then these chemicals are.

gjohnsonws6

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Guys be sure to hook up a ground strap to eliminate static discharge.

slowbu

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yea if u are going to use a plastic drum i would get one that had fuel/used for shipping of fuels or harmful chemicals, imo i dont think all plastic drums are made the same for shipping an holding of fluids etc.

ss performance

iTrader: (17)

There are different types of plastic, some would last longer than others, but to be safe use the metal drums and reseal them after pumping.