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Old 05-13-2013, 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by glgene View Post
I heard that it's potentially dangerous (due to garage heat in the hot summer months and/or lack of suitable ventilation) to store a gas can (with gas) in your garage...for such purpose as filling your lawn mower or gas golf cart.

If -- and I say if -- this is true, then why is it safe to park your gas-filled car in the garage during the same hot summer months?

What's the difference? What am I missing? Is it safe to store a gas-filled storage container in your garage; if so, any stipulations? Serious responses, please. Thank you.

Gene
Thats a great question, that maybe Fire Dept should answer??? I think like you, if car can be stored in garage, why not gas cans? I used to store cans up north, but not as hot. Also, never filled them to top for expansion? Curious what people will say?