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Dick Campagna
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 Posted - 08/12/2003 : 20:46:03
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We're RVers who owns a diesel pusher (rear-diesel engine) motorhome. Since motorhome dashboard A/C units are ineffective, compared to the family car, many of us travel with our diesel fuel powered generators while we're traveling, so we can use our rooftop or basement A/C units. The question is: is there a danger in leaving our diesel engine generators running while refueling? After all, there's no ignition components. We do shut down our diesel engines.
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GasJock
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Posted - 05/27/2004 : 23:16:40
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In our world, British Columbia, the Fire Code states that a diesel engine must be off when refueling if you are not 18 feet from a
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Thanks for your INPUT
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PEI Staff
USA
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Posted - 05/29/2004 : 09:16:24
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These regulations are up to the fire marshall of the local jurisdiction.
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whittingtonm
USA
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Posted - 06/01/2004 : 07:07:56
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Dick, Depending on where you are refueling, the vehicle next to you may be pumping gasoline. Why take a chance on igniting those vapors?
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Dick Campagna
USA
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Posted - 06/01/2004 : 07:45:31
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| Thanks for the comments, everyone. We do shut off our main diesel engine and diesel engine genset while refueling, as well as the ignition systems for refrigerator and water heater. Although a diesel engine is a non-spark ignition engine, the main engine drives an alternator and the genset engine drives a generator ... and surely, sparks could be produced from secondary sources. Therefore, since I don't want to take a chance, I shut down everything. It's just that other RVers often ask the question on the 'net and I wanted others' opinions. Thanks again. |
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