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Old 08-23-2014, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by kathy and al View Post
First of all it is impossible to "pump all of their underground tanks dry" because the underground tank is designed to stop pumping at a point where at least 500 approx. gallons (and sometimes more depending on the storage tank size) are remaining in the underground tank. They will never reach a "dry" level.
As for moisture and condensation there is a "measuring stick" that measures the amount of product in the tank and moisture paste applied to the end of this measuring stick will reveal any moisture in the product. Most stations do this daily and if excess moisture is prevalent then it can be removed by companies that have the equipment to do so.
Thanks for the information. So, in your opinion, it's perfectly safe to be the last one getting gas from a pump as it shuts down? That seems to be what you are suggesting.