Banning mogas at the airport...

On Sun, 16 Jul 2006 00:55:26 -0400, "Morgans"
wrote:


"Dave Stadt" wrote

Most farms have stationary tanks that are serviced by fuel distributors.
That's the norm but who knows what goes on in CA.

I don't think that fact would be possible to prove or disprove. Those that
have stationary tanks will have a paper trail, although it would be
difficult to assemble all of it.

I can speak with some knowledge at least for Central Michigan. Most
farms have one or more large underground tanks from the "old days" and
the more modern are above ground. It's a much simpler instalation and
no EPA problems. OTOH most of us do not like the idea of the above
ground tanks, with the exception that they save a lot of money over an
in ground installation.

The big problem with above ground tanks is visibility. You darn near
need a "junk yard dog" tied to each of the 4 main supports when the
price of gas goes up.

We had additional underground tanks conveniently next to the end of
the apron in front of the garage. (bulk is cheaper)

Tanks in pickups are sold in big quantities and by many different
manufacturers. They are filled at local gas stations. No paper trail for
either of the above.

I doubt you will find many farmers filling those big tanks at the
local gas station. Not when they can save $50 to $100 or more by
purchasing in bulk to fill the main tanks.


I think the stationary gas tank is perhaps a regional thing, because here in
the area I live in, only very large farmers have stationary tanks, and many
also have pickup tanks to use while they are away from the central tank and
pump, which during parts of the year is almost every fill up

That is hard to imagine what with farmers being a some what frugal
lot. Those big stationary tanks save them a lot of money. Just don't
buy when gas is at a high. Then there is the paper work to get the
road tax refunded in many states.

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com
Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com