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Hey I gotta question for one or all of you "corn-holers" out there... Are there any problems with storing E85 short/long term. I just had an thought of getting a 55gal drum so I could get it easier than going to Monroeville every 100 miles or so.... just figured I'd ask here before I started digging.. Thanks
Edit: Storing in a heated garage
Edit: Storing in a heated garage
Yes it will store fine......If your running it 55 gallons wont be sitting that long anyway, plus you have a heated garage - your good.
whats up ian.
i did some research over last winter before i switched over to e85 just to look at potential problems. ethanol has a natural propensity to accumulate water from the surrounding air more than gasoline, meaning that it can go "stale" if not stored properly. however, people tend to overexaggerate how quickly it will go stale.
bottom line: store it properly in a well sealed drum, in a garage with consistant temps that dont reach extremes on either end of the spectrum, and your ethanol should last you a very very long time. even if you didnt have a temp controlled garage, i think you'd be fine if you got a good seal
im sure someone will try to argue me, but just my 2 cents
i did some research over last winter before i switched over to e85 just to look at potential problems. ethanol has a natural propensity to accumulate water from the surrounding air more than gasoline, meaning that it can go "stale" if not stored properly. however, people tend to overexaggerate how quickly it will go stale.
bottom line: store it properly in a well sealed drum, in a garage with consistant temps that dont reach extremes on either end of the spectrum, and your ethanol should last you a very very long time. even if you didnt have a temp controlled garage, i think you'd be fine if you got a good seal
im sure someone will try to argue me, but just my 2 cents
interesting theory, but you forgot one thing.
ninjas.
seal that drum as tight as you like, it's no match for anti-ethanol ninjas.
***ok ian, rub your 55 gallon drum with mayonaise and childrens tears, its the only way to ward of anti-ethanol ninjas***
if you're looking for a reliable, cheap source of children's tears i got a guy...
Cool thanks guys... I figured there was something to do with water, 55 gallons would last me about a month or two for the amount I drive so this seems kinda feasible rather than driving to Monroeville every couple weeks... I'll have to do some searching for a good setup
i might take you up on that man. all it takes is one ninja to blind side you with a burmese round house triple sphincter kick and lets just say you wont be the prettiest guy at the coldplay concert anymore. you'll probably drool when you smile
HAHA........i just get concerned when I see people trying to pump ethanol in an unsafe manner.....like trying to use an electric pump to do so....or using materials that arent chemically compatible. I just feel since knowing about pumping stuff is what I do at work, it is my responsibility to prtect my fellow pittsburgh forum members....and I just did a big job for a water treatment plant using ethanol/methanol so i have become pretty familair with it... and yes they do use it for treating water.....
E85 here i com LOL
E85 here i com LOL
HAHA........i just get concerned when I see people trying to pump ethanol in an unsafe manner.....like trying to use an electric pump to do so....or using materials that arent chemically compatible. I just feel since knowing about pumping stuff is what I do at work, it is my responsibility to prtect my fellow pittsburgh forum members....and I just did a big job for a water treatment plant using ethanol/methanol so i have become pretty familair with it... and yes they do use it for treating water.....
E85 here i com LOL
E85 here i com LOL
lol Thanks for the heads up
