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Old 12-17-2013, 12:04 PM   #13
Rickinduncan
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Location: Duncan, BC
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Originally Posted by Mark_T View Post
I think the concern is about a difference in potential between the gas pump and the car which may result in a spark. Given the location of where that spark is going to jump if it does, it definitely could end badly.

Here it is the law, and a gas station attendant will not turn on the pump for you until you turn off your engine.
I wonder how this would relate to plugging in an electric car if the engine was on. Would the spark be like free electricity or would you be charged for it?
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