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Old 05-13-2013, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by PaPaLarry View Post
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?
I lived the first 50 years in Missouri and the summer temps got to 100+ almost every summer. I always stored my gas can (s) in the "hot" garage and never had an issue. It's actually slightly cooler here in TV and I haven't thought twice about storing my gas can in the garage. I do think the danger might be a little higher here in TV as many homes have the hot water heater and furnace in the garage and either one of these might ignite fumes from a gas can.