Here's one that's been doing the rounds of the 'net. The part about
static sounds plausible, although I'm not convinced about the use of
mobile phones being a risk. What do others think?
STATIC FIRES AT GAS PUMPS
Bob Penkes of Petroleum Equipment Institute is working on a campaign to
try and make people aware of fires as a result of "static" at gas pumps.
His company has researched 150 cases of these fires. His results were very
surprising
1) Out of 150 cases, almost all of them were women.
2) Almost all cases involved the person getting back in their vehicle
while the nozzle was still pumping gas, when finished and they went back to pull
the nozzle out the fire started, as a result of static.
3) Most had on rubber-soled shoes.
4) Most men never get back in their vehicle until completely finished.
This is why they are seldom involved in these types of fires.
5) Don't ever use cell phones when pumping gas !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
6) It is the vapors that come out of the gas that cause the fire, when
connected with static charges.
7) There were 29 fires where the vehicle was reentered and the nozzle was
touched during refueling from a variety of makes and models. Some
resulting in extensive damage to the vehicle, to the station, and to the customer.
8) Seventeen fires that occurred before, during or immediately after the
gas cap was removed and before fueling began.
Mr. Renkes stresses to NEVER get back into your vehicle while filling it
with gas. If you absolutely HAVE to get in your vehicle while the gas is
pumping, make sure you get out, close the door TOUCHING THE METAL, before
you ever pull the nozzle out. This way the static from your body will be
discharged before you ever remove the nozzle.
As I mentioned earlier, The Petroleum Equipment Institute, along with
several other companies now, are really trying to make the public aware of
this danger. You can find out more information by going to
it says "Stop Static".
I ask you to please send this information to ALL your family and friends,
especially those who have kids in the car with them while pumping gas. If
this were to happen to them, they may not be able to get the children out
in time.
You can prevent static fire by touching your car before you get back in
while pumping gas, or finish pumping before you get back in. Please pass
this on to all of your family and friends.
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Author: Peter Vogel
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