How about a price? I want E85. Bad.

 

Well here's an idea of one that I consider some what nice. About half of the ones I have are Lutz. http://www.drumpumps.com/electricdru...epart2984.aspx
I'm sure the price will defer you though. I do get them a lot cheaper than that price, but still $$$. And plus I think they will be overkill for pumping into your gas tank. You would have to most likely choke it down with a smaller diameter hose or else it might spray out of the filler neck on our cars.

Take a look at some other cheaper models that are safe for flammable liquids. Also look around at some industrial supply places for some ideas that could be even cheaper. I just wouldn't skimp on this stuff, because I've already got it available.

 

I store two 55gal drums in my garage and pump to my car from them with a $35metal pump from harbor frieght that's worked great for about 3-4months. I have let the fuel sit for 2 1/2 months and it was fine without pulling the pump out everytime(so not 100% air tight). However I did let a drum sit for about 7months completely sealed and it went bad. From what I'm told it's cause it was on direct concrete and the air temp vs the fuel temp changes caused moisture in it. Now I store them on rolling dollies which makes everything easier anyways. Then load/unload with a large fridge dollie they strap onto.

 

I have an inexpensive plastic pump, and the hose that goes from the pump fits directly into the car - so no need for the extra containers. I will post a pic when I finally get back home in two weeks.

I have had no issues with storing e-85 and I have the blue plastic 55 gal drum.

 

Thread from the dead but would these plastic 55 gal drums be ok - http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/ite...4131&catid=459

 

Yes those drums will be completely fine with holding e85. They can withstand extremely corrosive liquids without any deterioration.

Just remember a full 55 gal drum is a heavy beotch. Always fun to move them around.

Look into a dolly or something.

 

^ Yea I saw a dolly on some site for like $80 though damn!! I'll try and find one cheaper if I make the e-85 plunge. Thanks for the info. I actually called that usplastic.com site up and asked them. I got transfered to their tech dept and this chick said gas/e85 isn't safe for them but she didn't sound all that bright..

 

Well if you were in the chicagoland area, I could probably spare one.

It may not be safe because they are not vented. If you were at a hazardous waste facility, they would use steel or even stainless steel drums for some volatile materials because you can ground the drums.

I've got like 6 brand new pharmaceutical grade SS 55 gallon drums laying around. Sexiest 55 gallon drums I've ever seen!

 

Bring this back from the dead for a couple reasons. Did anyone end up trying E85 in these containers?

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/ite...4131&catid=459

And how do you move a 55 Gallon Drum around? Id image its heavy, was considering doing fuel runs in my truck but how the hell do i get those drums off lol.

Perhaps a smaller/lower to ground trailer from uhaul works best.

 

If I was going to store E85, I'd rather just have 11 five-gallon gas cans to deal with instead of the one giant 55 gal drum. Easier to move around, can be stashed in 11 different locations, could throw one or two in the trunk if I'm traveling, much easier to deal with on track days or auto-X, wouldn't have to buy 55 gal at a time if I didn't want to, less likely to draw unwanted attention from authorities, ...

 

Here's what I'm doing:


Since I'm not in commerce, I'm excluded from federal hazmat regulations. If I raced for money, that would change things. Unfortunately, the good ole Commonwealth of Virginia is going to require me to jump through some hoops because they have their own exceptions. I found a pump online that specifically says it can handle e85.

 

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WOW! That looks like an awfully big trailer to tow behind an EVO. Have you seen this one?

Small trailer for hauling fuel to track meets.

And more details here.

 

Those are awesome guys - I enjoyed checking those out!!!

I have to use an effin Ford Ranger to haul my fuel then I use my father's tailgate hoist (from a dump truck) to get it in and out of the bed.

 

I would do the 15 gallon or the 30 gallon. But 55 is just to big and heavy. I could put 2 30 gallon drums in my galant . Just have to lift the suspension .

For me right now I am using my old q16 cans. So I have about 30 gallons available. When I fill the galant and then the 30 gallons that is more than enough for me for a month or so.

 

I dropped the idea of 55 gallon drums since I don't have a good place to put them at my house...

Water Heater

I will however do about 6- 5 gallon containers at a time.