During the winter time, is this shed ok to keep gasoline in?
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I store 3 containers of 2 1/2 gallons each. If your storage room is going to be in an area that is not going to have any sparks or other combustion sources, I don't see any problem with storing a gas can in it. Ours is 20 feet from our house, and there are no electrical/other fire sources in the area.
52380
The National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) code 30 specifies that no more than 5 gallons be stored in an attached garage. And no more than 15 gallons be stored in a shed located at least 25 feet away from the house. Your local fire department may also specify further restrictions.
2263661
I have only had the unit a little over a month. I only use it on hot days, therefore I don't think I would be using it during the winter. I store it in my truck cabin when not in use, such as nights and cloudy cool or cold days.
1656531
I have mine in a shed on a dock on a lake and the floor is open with decking...I emptied it for winter...worked great last summer
1229129
Only if the shed is airtight and there is NOTHING burnable or flammable in the shed. Otherwise you probably won't have a shed left.
574904
the thermostat is going to respond to the temp in the entire area. You would have to block off an area to heat only that, or use an inexpensive space heater which you switch on and off. I bought mine to keep my well house/storage shed just above freezing. It is working well for that.
1612442
I don't believe you would have a problem using this container to transport fuel from the gasoline station to your home in any weather condition...However, I would never drive a vehicle with any container of gasoline in trunk for an extended period of time...
1037621
Hi. As one of the other questions indicates, it can be safely stored outside during winter. Just empty the barrel, disconnect the hose, and turn the barrel upside down to prevent capturing snow. The hose connection to the barrel is easily removed, and the gutter connection left in place.
858155
I packed up the pump and stored it indoors for the winter. The freezing and thawing will not be good for the unit.
1433041
I bought this product for my companion about a year ago for our lake cabin, and have ONLY used it to store gasoline. We have no need to use it for diesel so gasoline is all we know. It has so far worked well for us in doing so.
747967
I leave my battery, weedwacker and charger in the garage year round (upstate ny) and haven't had any problems! Winters are freezing and snowy and today it's 93 and hot and humid! I would imagine wherever you are it should be ok as long as its dry!
1227128
I agree with the other answerer: the plastic is capable of containing petroleum products obviously, since it handles oil. While you could dump gasoline into this, it would NOT be safe.If you need to drain a couple ounces from a lawnmower at the end of mowing season you might be okay, but it would still make me nervous. Gasoline is fairly volatile and gives off highly flammable vapors. It really needs to be contained in an air-tight fuel container, even if being discarded.
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I think you would be OK. I keep mine in the garage and the temperature there is often in the low thirties but doe not freeze. I use to power my snow blower and it works great, never get hard or become difficult to wind up after use. You could probably ask the manufacturer and see what they say.
863676
I like to keep all dog food cool and tightly covered. In winter the porch is a refrigerator for me. I think since Honest kitchen is dried so it should keep well as long as it doesn't get moisture in it.
907864
We just purchased this in the Spring and will leave it out in the winter in Maine-- it is filled with sand so it shouldn't be a problem.
408494
We keep ours under a covered pergola. Had it out all winter and still works great. I don't think I would want it completely exposed to the elements. Snow and ice would probably ruin it.
1428825
I have never stored or left mine outside. It is very well made, very well insulated, and doesn't get stiff or crack when laying in the snow and very cold weather!!! You would have to seal plug connections, but in my opinion, it should serve your purpose!!!
754338
I would certainly not keep water in it through the winter. I bring my rain barrel inside--either my garage or my storage shed. I think it would make it through he winter if empty but I do not plan to do that.