Hi All,
Getting down to the fine print in U.K.Law, it is actually illegal to carry more
than 6 gallons in a car. The limit is 6 G, [2 of 2 Gallon plastic containers,
and 2 of 1 Gallon metal cans] No idea where this rule came from, I went through
this with the Fire Brigade years ago when I was transporting vast amounts of
fuel for a water ski club.
Old jerry cans will have the red lead paint lining coming off [ but you should
be filtering that out in the funnel anyway ?]Demon Tweeks do a stainless steel
version.
In my opinion, the plastic, 5 litre [ 1 Gallon] containers are best. no flakes
of paint or rust, and there is less chance of banging the fuselage when filling.
[ A bonus for those of you with company cars, keep a couple in the boot [
trunk],
and every time you put fuel in the car, sneak a bit into a can ?]
Cheers,
Nev.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Carl & Dot
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: fuel filter
20 Litre Steel cans are definitely the best IHMO. Cost should be about 15-
20 each. Make sure you purchase New cans not second hand. Depending on your
fuel tank size 4 cans will be more than enough. In fact I rarely use more
than 40 litres on a trip (3 hrs flying time).
You may need to be careful filling up. It is technically illegal to fill
more than one can at a time at a filling station (health and safety issues),
but most turn a blind eye. If you park your car so that the safety cameras
cant see the back of your car, they are unlikely to notice anyway.
Dont try to fill 4 cans and your car tank. Most petrol station systems in
the UK are set to shut down after 80 litres (sometimes 100).
Carl & Dot
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Butterworth" <Tim.Butterworth@cvluk.com>
Subject: Europa-List: Re: fuel filter
<Tim.Butterworth@CVLUK.COM>
>
> Hi, wishing to put the debate of which filter is best aside for a moment,
can anyone suggest a UK source for the Mr. Funnel F15C, or do I just order
---From ACS in the States?
>
> Whilst I am on, I take it that most practical/and safest way of getting
clean fuel from a petrol station to the airfield is 6 or 7 10 litre plastic
cans. Seems a bit long winded? Any better alternatives?
>
> Thanks
> Tim
>
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