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I’m getting ready for hurricane season for generator i been thinking running rec fuel maybe not sure and also if I do not use it can I put it in my Tahoe or will it mess up anything?

Also what is best way to store about 20 gallon of fuel outside suggestion please . Please suggest where to store gas before hurricane hit I want to keep it safe and also be safe
 

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I don't know what rec fuel is. As for storage. For my equipment. I bought a 55 gal square tank. Bolted to a pallet. Electric pump powered by the trailer harness plug. Its plenty of fuel for me ( weekend warrior) and when I need filled. I fork it in and out of pickup bed.
If you cant lift 55 gallons, they have smaller tank carts.
 
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I don't know what rec fuel is. As for storage. For my equipment. I bought a 55 gal square tank. Bolted to a pallet. Electric pump powered by the trailer harness plug. Its plenty of fuel for me ( weekend warrior) and when I need filled. I fork it in and out of pickup bed.
If you cant lift 55 gallons, they have smaller tank carts.
Can show what type of tank it is and how the setup is please . Brand so on and how to setup was does it have a breather how much it cost
 

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I’m getting ready for hurricane season for generator i been thinking running rec fuel maybe not sure and also if I do not use it can I put it in my Tahoe or will it mess up anything . Also what is best way to store about 20 gallon of fuel outside suggestion please . Please suggest where to store gas before hurricane hit I want to keep it safe and also be safe

Howdy Jorge! Yes, you can run rec fuel in your Tahoe in an emergency, just don't go full throttle on it. Does your generator really need rec fuel?

Need fuel to be portable, not stationary so this is what we use (different spouts though):

https://wavianusa.com/

Red_20Liter_Can_1800x1800.jpg
 
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Howdy Jorge! Yes, you can run rec fuel in your Tahoe in an emergency, just don't go full throttle on it. Does your generator really need rec fuel?

Need fuel to be portable, not stationary so this is what we use (different spouts though):

https://wavianusa.com/

Red_20Liter_Can_1800x1800.jpg

Wow Swathdiver you seem to know alot That why I think this forum is awesome full of smart people here. On the can that can you show the link is awesome but one concern it doesn’t have a breather or anything got let out gas if pressure builds up can you please look at this link on the other can I bought one only of this type not my favorite cause it round but I understand it letmpressure out if build over I thing 5 psi also flame arestor do Waianae can have flaw arestor the eagle can I’m talking about vents at 5 psi of pressure built up is that better please look at link I sent

https://eagle-mfg.com/product/type-i-safety-can-5-gal-red.aspx

Here is better link to explain the can


What your suggestion is it better to vent in a metal shed where I’ll be storing gas it get hot I there
 
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Also at suggestion on a generator so Amy brands what reliable besides honda
 

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Also at suggestion on a generator so Amy brands what reliable besides honda


Jorge
There are many generator manufacturers out there with lots of options to choose from, first you need to know what appliances you would like to run and determine a budget.

I have a 12k Miller generator that I use as a stand by generator, it powers my entire house 3100sq ft. I've only used it twice in the 4yrs I've had it, love the fact the runs every appliance in my house.
 
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Wow Swathdiver you seem to know alot That why I think this forum is awesome full of smart people here. On the can that can you show the link is awesome but one concern it doesn’t have a breather or anything got let out gas if pressure builds up can you please look at this link on the other can I bought one only of this type not my favorite cause it round but I understand it letmpressure out if build over I thing 5 psi also flame arestor do Waianae can have flaw arestor the eagle can I’m talking about vents at 5 psi of pressure built up is that better please look at link I sent

https://eagle-mfg.com/product/type-i-safety-can-5-gal-red.aspx

Here is better link to explain the can


What your suggestion is it better to vent in a metal shed where I’ll be storing gas it get hot I there

This video was made for you Jorge! Watch here:

I've had those Eagle cans in years past, don't remember what happened to them. If you have one or two for the lawn mower they are fine but take up a lot of space if you want to have lots of fuel to power a portable generator. These jerry cans are the first ones that didn't stink up the car when full of fuel, or leak! Well, those old VP race bottles didn't leak either but someone stole those and they was for racing.

I bought a Caterpillar 5500 generator a few years ago, still in the box in the garage. I like that it was not designed to be a throw away item, but to be serviced for a long time. We shall see. My father had a Honda and didn't take care of it and when he went to have the carburetor rebuilt, he was told there were no parts.

Wish I knew more Jorge, need to spend more time at those Holiday Inn Express joints!
 

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This video was made for you Jorge! Watch here:

I've had those Eagle cans in years past, don't remember what happened to them. If you have one or two for the lawn mower they are fine but take up a lot of space if you want to have lots of fuel to power a portable generator. These jerry cans are the first ones that didn't stink up the car when full of fuel, or leak! Well, those old VP race bottles didn't leak either but someone stole those and they was for racing.

I bought a Caterpillar 5500 generator a few years ago, still in the box in the garage. I like that it was not designed to be a throw away item, but to be serviced for a long time. We shall see. My father had a Honda and didn't take care of it and when he went to have the carburetor rebuilt, he was told there were no parts.

Wish I knew more Jorge, need to spend more time at those Holiday Inn Express joints!
that's funny there is a bagillion honda generator parts on ebay, lots of repops but there are plenty to be had for just about anything
 

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