That's why I typically pump 2-3 gallons into the trash can first.

 

Take your example (although, I've never seen any gas hose anywhere near 2" think. Gas station hoses are normally like 1/2" - 3/4"):

V=Pi*r^2*l= 3.14*(.375"^2)*72"= ~31cuIn

226cuIn * 0.00433 gal/CuIn. = .138 gal in a hose that is 3/4" in diameter and 6' long.

 

Not only is that dumb, wasteful, and environmentally damaging, it's incredibly DANGEROUS too. What if the guy at the pump next to you flicks his cigarette butt in there?

 

Just shoot the **** gas on the ground for a few seconds then put it in your car and fill it up.

 

I'm sure he is joking, but if he isn't, I have always heard that a cigarette will not light gasoline. I may very well be wrong, but I have heard that in the past. Also, thanks for figuring out the quantity based on those given specs.

 

Wouldn't it get pumped back into the underground reservoirs, after you put the nozzle back?

 

Guys. Seriously. Do the math. It's an extremely small volume of fuel left in the hose. At MOST it's 1/6 to 1/4 gal. Look at the formula for volume in my previous post.

Stop perpetuating ridiculous urban myths. And for goodness sake do NOT dispense gasoline on to the ground or into garbage cans!!

 

it is true , but do what i do , before you even select the grade pull the trigger, aiming down and release anything that is left in the hose. ususally youll get a couple drops.

 

Your right, I did a little more research and found that it can light the vapors. I did see a few spots that said it will not typically light a bucket of gas if thrown directly into it, however I would not personally try that either. And I certainly do not condone shooting gas into the trashcan, especially with the price these days.

 

I pump it into the trashcan and huff it.

 

At least you get a little for the money then.

 

Yeah, it's a real lifesaver, it got me off the smack.

 

maybe ill try huffing it next time or put it in a lil container and mix it with some redbull when i get home.

 

Drop a shot of Jager in a gas can and chug it.

 

i actually started a pocket bike at the shop with bacardi 151. it idled too so im sure gas cant be that bad for drinking