2007-02-22 07:08:58 · 13 answers · asked by Alex O 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I don't think this is a wise idea at all, seeing as how the motor of a shop vac has a copper coil inside, and most of it is run by spark. Gasoline is wetter than water, and will get into crevasses of any surface that water wouldn't, plus it would decompose any rubber or synthetic gaskets that seal off the tank of the vacuum. You're almost guareteed a fire, I don't know if you'd get far enough to accumulate enough fuel to cause an explosion, but you're still asking for it.
I hope you've waited for an answer before you tried this, if not, get well soon.
2007-02-22 07:14:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT try this in any way, shape or form!
Neither for suction nor as a positive air source. Aside from the previously mentioned problems with the vac motor itself, the vac cannister and hose are a HUGE source of static electricity... getting these anywhere near your fuel tank could cause an explosion and an injury that would stay with you the rest of your life. If you MUST siphon, use the right tools: Magic siphon or the squeeze-ball type. And NEVER attempt to pressurize a fuel tank, either. compression only enhances combustion and could lead to component damage as well.
2007-02-22 07:25:26 · answer #2 · answered by mrfixit64857 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw this on myth busters. Jamie blew up a shop vac in 2.3 seconds! Just Kidding lol! Yea those brushes in the motor create a constant spark and you would reach the lower flameability limit almost instantly. This would be cool to see......from 400 yards away.
2007-02-22 07:43:24 · answer #3 · answered by Wes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey Alex, Where do you live I want to see this on the news.
Never mix sparks/motors/flame with gasoline. If you need to drain the tank. you can run as much out as possible then the tank is not that heavy to remove. then pour out the rest where ever you don't want grass to grow.
Please leave the shop vac for the sawdust pickup.
2007-02-22 07:26:57 · answer #4 · answered by Uncle Red 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chances of an explosion are pretty good.You ever notice those sparks at the top of your shop vac just inside the cover. Those are will act just like a sparkplug in your engine.NOT GOOD!
2007-02-22 07:20:34 · answer #5 · answered by kenyo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll probably mess up the shop vac. Watch for sparks
2007-02-22 07:10:49 · answer #6 · answered by FUSIONMASTER 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you use the blower end to force air in to the tank you can get the syphon hose started , but if you use the vacume end you have problems . gas and electric moters don't mix . just be sure to use long hose and have vac far away from car , an air compressor would be best bet .
2007-02-22 07:17:44 · answer #7 · answered by crazy_ol_hippie_radical 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boom! The motor brushes in a vacuum cleaner produce a continuing stream of sparks, and the air from the vacuum wand passes through the motor to cool it. Enough said.
2007-02-22 07:14:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't even try it. The shop vac motor generates sparks and you could get burned very bad!!!!
2007-02-22 07:27:45 · answer #9 · answered by gary t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might be hard to stick the tube in the tank but it should work with no problem.
2007-02-22 07:11:03 · answer #10 · answered by Macgyver with Crosby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋