we were considering this, but my concern was that the diesel would be conbustible with the enclosure of the tool box and the heat-my husband says he doesn't think this would be a problem-any feedback? thanks
2006-09-09 04:03:35 · 10 answers · asked by nanapapawelsh 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
As long as they're in "approved" containers with the lids on tight there's shouldn't be a prob......it's no worse than 300 gals in the fuel tank of a big truck.......diesel isn't as combustible as gasoline. Best if you use sturdy metal container, or the heavy duty plastic ones, and make sure they're secure and won't roll around.......bungie cords should work!
2006-09-09 04:10:14 · answer #1 · answered by Lee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shoudln't be a problem. You can put diesel in gasoline cans safely but a yellow diesel can would be better for legal reasons. Diesel has a far lower vapor pressure than gasoline and a much higher flashpoint as well. Make sure that they are secure and that there is nothing that can shift and puncture the can(s).
You should dump the fuel into your tank every few weeks and refill the can(s) with fresh fuel. Neither gas nor diesel store well for long periods of time.
Do check your local laws first. Some states limit the volume of fuel you can carry in cans in a vehicle.
2006-09-09 04:11:29 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there isn't any danger of combustion.
In order for diesel fuel to ignite, it must be under VERY high pressure. Diesel engines don't have spark plugs to ignite the air/fuel mixture, they have glow plugs which are just wire coils that get hot enough to allow the compressed diesel to reach its flash point and ignite.
Seriously, you can put a lit cigarette out in a puddle of diesel fuel without it even catching fire. With any fuel, you should always leave some air in the top of the container for expansion, though. It won't ignite, but diesel fuel is difficult to clean up if it spills all over the inside of your toolbox!
2006-09-09 06:44:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should look in the Northern Tool or JC Whitney catalogs! They have a tall, thin tank that goes behind the toolbox; comes with hoses, valves, etc, to make an extra, and safe, tank. Or, you could get a tank that mounts under the toolbox. This is easy.
In any event, if you don't do that, use DOT approved cans for diesel - it won't blow.
Don't carrry diesel in gasoline cans. They're physically safe enough, but someone will get confused, PLUS, it's against the law. (Isn't everything?!?)
2006-09-09 04:08:46 · answer #4 · answered by gabluesmanxlt 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since diesel is not as flammable as Gasoline,the risk of carrying it around in containers,enclosed in a pick-up truck tool box is not as great.Keeping any of the top five (5) most flammable liquids(Gasoline-Cars,Boats, Planes-Diesel#2,there are a couple of different forms of Diesel-Kerosene-For heating-Grain Alcohol has many uses-Compounds using petroleum products,mainly used in the painting industries. One of the first safety rules about those five......do not transport covered for long periods of time. I felt I needed to step in and say something,be safe........LATER
2006-09-09 04:28:09 · answer #5 · answered by veteranpainter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not okey. Go under the gas trunk and drain it right away. I know some military truck that use diesel or kerosene but not gasoline.
2016-03-27 04:00:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are using diesel designed for highway use it is safe to do so its combustion rate is very high. i won't sit here and tell you it can't combust because it will but isn't as flammable as gas or kerosene. it is actually safer than gas. so yes you can store it in your tool box but use dot approved containers for diesel.i am a trucker who uses diesel everyday i also grew up around logging business whom my father and uncles owned.and we always carried diesel in containers for days at a time
2006-09-09 05:03:40 · answer #7 · answered by swethead2001 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it shouldn't be stored in an enclosed area. the fumes will be confined and could start a fire or explosion from a spark. also it is illegal to put diesel into a gas container. diesel contaners are yellow. it is for safety workers to know what they are dealing with in case of an accident
2006-09-09 04:10:49 · answer #8 · answered by mongo862001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes a lot for Diesel to combust, unlike Petrol, but I wouldn't chance it if I were you, not if you don't fancy being barbecued
2006-09-09 07:49:57 · answer #9 · answered by charliecat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - it is just like fuel oil and doesn't really vaporize that easily.
2006-09-09 04:10:22 · answer #10 · answered by bad_bob_69 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋