12-17-2013, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark_T
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.
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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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12-17-2013, 12:15 PM
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Would refrain from smoking while doing so.
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12-17-2013, 12:26 PM
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The owner of a tiny gas station near me always smokes a cigar while pumping gas !
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12-17-2013, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by stephen wilson
The owner of a tiny gas station near me always smokes a cigar while pumping gas !
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I saw some kid doing this at a gas station. I turn to the guy close to me and ask...is she really smoking a cigarette? He looks at me and shakes his head. By the time he looked again, I was speeding out of there like I stole gas or something. What a retard!!!
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12-17-2013, 03:05 PM
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This scene comes to mind:
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12-17-2013, 05:36 PM
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Last March a gentle man was killed at a BP station in my area doing this. I'll pass.
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12-17-2013, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by rp17
I saw some kid doing this at a gas station. I turn to the guy close to me and ask...is she really smoking a cigarette? He looks at me and shakes his head. By the time he looked again, I was speeding out of there like I stole gas or something. What a retard!!!
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It's physically impossible to ignite gas or gas vapor with a lit cigarette as I understand it.
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12-17-2013, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Timco
It's physically impossible to ignite gas or gas vapor with a lit cigarette as I understand it.
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I agree with this. Years ago (back when I smoked), out of curiosity I once tried to see if I could get a little gasoline I had dribbled onto the driveway to ignite with a lit cigarette. It was seemingly impossible---ultimately I ended up crushing out the lit cigarette in the middle of the small puddle, with no flames resulting.
That said, I'd still not pump gas with a lit cigarette in my hand or mouth...if for no other reason than it would make one look like an complete fool! 
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12-17-2013, 09:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Timco
It's physically impossible to ignite gas or gas vapor with a lit cigarette as I understand it.
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Gasoline liquid and vapour is extremely difficult to ignite this way. It will only ignite in very limited circumstances of air/gasoline mixture, and temperature. However, no matter how low the risk, I would not chance it since the consequences may be horrendous. As someone said, in the 'olden days' we all used to fill the tank with the engine running, but I no longer do this. This is because I have had quite a bit of experience with the effects of fire on people, and I can't imagine a worse way to go. Due to my line of work, I have seen people of all sorts roasted, dead and alive, including as a medic in Viet Nam many years ago. I once saw a woman burn to death in front of me, with no hope of helping her. So don't risk it, it is not worth it. Turn the ignition off, don't smoke, and be mindful of static electricity in clothing etc.
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12-18-2013, 07:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Timco
It's physically impossible to ignite gas or gas vapor with a lit cigarette as I understand it.
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LOL. Why don't you experiment by pouring some out on the concrete and touching your lighted cigarette to it? You have nothing to fear .... Right?
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12-18-2013, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by johnsimion
LOL. Why don't you experiment by pouring some out on the concrete and touching your lighted cigarette to it? You have nothing to fear .... Right?
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You're not reading all the posts! Tried that. So very unexciting. A waste of gasoline...didn't burn, not at all.
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12-19-2013, 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by johnsimion
LOL. Why don't you experiment by pouring some out on the concrete and touching your lighted cigarette to it? You have nothing to fear .... Right?
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Actually, tried, smart guy,,Nothing happened. We tried vapors in a milk jug, got the cherry super red hot, small amounts, a small puddle, and no go, so there.
Nothing to fear from a lit cigarette....
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