[TheForge] Diesel Gas Question

[dan at irontreeworks.com]

Hey Folks,

I just picked up a 55 gallon drum and a hand crank fuel pump so I can buy
kerosene in bulk.  I planned on welding on some sturdy rings (1/2 stock) around
the top of the empty barrel so I can load/unload onto/off of my pickup using a
block and tacklle hanging from a beam.

The problem:  The kerosene dealer thought he was doing me a favor when he gave
me a used drum rather than having to buy a new drum.  The used drum contains
about a 4 gallons of Diesel fuel.  I am going to drain the drum but I know if
it had been filled with gasoline, the fumes alone could blow up in my
face......So....How volatile is this sutff? I'll drain it first, but should I
fill it to overflowing with soapy water before I weld it?  I would do that if
it had been filled with gas.

Comments?

Dan

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