2007-07-03 16:48:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
No, it just won't happen. Gas station fires are caused by static electricity. The link below shows what really happens at gas station fires.
When cell phones were first introduced, many people thought they were the cause of the fires, but testing has shown they don't generate enough heat or electricity to cause a fire. The Petroleum Institute, which is the supplier of equipment, has video of what really happens.
2007-07-03 18:46:43 · answer #1 · answered by fideux 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The idea of prohibiting the use of handphones at gas stations is because gasoline is highly combustible, meaning that it could burn so fast with a minimal amount of trigger. Handphones or cellular phones create some sort of electromagnetic wave while being used that might trigger combustion. I think its just a precautionary measure because i havent heard of news that handphone caused gas fire much less trigger explosion.
If you would notice, its not the only thing prohibited at stations. Running engine is also one for much the same reason.
There's nothing wrong with following instructions/prohibitions because they are there for a purpose.
2007-07-09 03:00:29 · answer #2 · answered by Lex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's so you will watch what you are doing. If you are on the phone and the pump doesn't turn off you will react slower than if you are just watching the pump. It has yet to be proven cellphones cause gas station fires. most are caused by a spark, because the person didn't toutch the car when geting out or got back in there car while fueling. Alot of the gas stations around here are removing the clip that keeps the gas flowing when you release the handle so you can't walk away. You also want to turn your car off while fueling...I am seeing more and more people that leave their car running while fueling.
2007-07-04 00:52:40 · answer #3 · answered by all_there_sometimes 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Will it really explode???
Come on, can't you do without it if only for a few freakin' seconds???????????????
I don't know if the handphone will cause an explosion or not, but why would you want to risk it???? I don't care if you blow yourself up or not, but I may be in the same station at the same time.
2007-07-04 13:47:53 · answer #4 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why would you want to be distracted, and have one hand totally tied up, when you are dispensing a dangerous, and explosive substance? It doesn't matter if the cell phone can cause an explosion, inattention can cause a spill, which, at the least, can damage your car finish, or ruin clothes, and at the worst, can cause a fire when it hits a hot muffler.
2007-07-04 21:03:47 · answer #5 · answered by Fred C 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You are also supposed to touch something that would diffuse the static electricity that has gathered in your body so the static will not cause an explosion when you touch the pump handle.
2007-07-03 23:51:45 · answer #6 · answered by brainsandcute2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your phone; if it is not certified for hazardous environments, I would not risk it. Besides; you are supposed to be paying attention to what you are doing not talking on the phone while your gas overflows on the ground.
2007-07-04 00:13:45 · answer #7 · answered by Albert F 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I didn't know it was verboten. I suppose under just the right conditions it might ignite vapors but the chance of that would be extremely high.
2007-07-03 23:58:18 · answer #8 · answered by Doofus 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mythbusters said no to this urban legend.
2007-07-04 09:44:41 · answer #9 · answered by Michael M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure. MythBusters proved nothing would happen. But, I guess there is always a slim chance....
2007-07-03 23:51:25 · answer #10 · answered by DAB 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋