need storing jet-a fuel tips

cloudsurfer · 07-10-2007, 11:15 PM

I got a deal on a bunch of fuel and have these drums to store it in, anyone know of any problem with this set up and how long will it stay useable?

ShortBus · 07-10-2007, 11:20 PM

Do not store near open flames.

**Toro** · 07-10-2007, 11:35 PM

Algae.... JET A likes to get algae in it... Im sure the Jet Jocks will chime in here.... Should be dark containers.

cloudsurfer · 07-10-2007, 11:38 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Toro
	Algae.... JET A likes to get algae in it... Im sure the Jet Jocks will chime in here.... Should be dark containers.

I thought about that and may wrap the drums with blankets or something light proof..

Twizlair · 07-11-2007, 12:07 AM

Here's the real deal fly a bunch and burn it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JoeKelley · 07-11-2007, 02:19 AM

Cloudsurfer, Toro is right. Fungus is bad stuff. If you are getting Jet-A1 from the airport it already contains PRIST, an anti fungus and de-icing agent. If you are getting K-1 kerosene you might want to add an anti fungal. I use a product called Biobor and it is sold at west marine. Do a google search and you will find it for sure. It take VERY little to treat your juice. Good luck, fly safe.

HTH

Joe

07-10-2007, 11:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
ShortBus Fun Police Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mountain Top, PA Age: 17 Posts: 3,521 Blog Entries: 2 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: need storing jet-a fuel tips Do not store near open flames. __________________ You want somethin?GO GET IT.

07-10-2007, 11:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Toro Sleepy's step and fetch Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chino Hills, California Age: 36 Posts: 2,271 Blog Entries: 1 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: need storing jet-a fuel tips Algae.... JET A likes to get algae in it... Im sure the Jet Jocks will chime in here.... Should be dark containers.

07-11-2007, 12:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
Twizlair Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abq. NM Posts: 602	Re: need storing jet-a fuel tips Here's the real deal fly a bunch and burn it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Last edited by Twizlair; 07-11-2007 at 11:39 AM.

07-11-2007, 02:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
JoeKelley Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NorthHollywood, CA USA Posts: 54	Re: need storing jet-a fuel tips Cloudsurfer, Toro is right. Fungus is bad stuff. If you are getting Jet-A1 from the airport it already contains PRIST, an anti fungus and de-icing agent. If you are getting K-1 kerosene you might want to add an anti fungal. I use a product called Biobor and it is sold at west marine. Do a google search and you will find it for sure. It take VERY little to treat your juice. Good luck, fly safe. HTH Joe

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