Is it safe to Vape whilst filling up with petrol?

[rianscott]

I was thinking the other day, are you allowed to vape when filling up? After all, it's a glowing red hot piece of wire! would that ignite a vapour?

I'm not going to do it cause there would probably shut down the county in the UK!
I just wondered

 

[Kevin Freeheart]

It's safe to SMOKE while pumping, it's unsafe to light up while fueling.

You can douse a cigarette in petrol because it's not hot enough to ignite the fumes. The spark of a match or lighter however, IS.

That said, I don't know how hot attys get. Maybe I should pull out my infrared thermometer and check.

 

[banjo]

I'm not sure what temperature your atty heats up to, but here is the info on gasoline: "The most commonly known flammable liquid is gasoline. It has a flash point of about -50° F (-65° C). The ignition temperature is about 495° F (232(232° C) [sic], a comparatively low figure." I doubt very seriously, though, that an atty gets anywhere near that hot.

 

[HzG8rGrl]

I never understood why people thought they needed to have a smoke while filling their gas tanks. I also see no reason for the need to vape while filling up. I mean, you're gonna get in your car and vape and were probably vaping before you filled up. Just my opinion.

 

[316lvm]

I think an experiment is in order. Anyone up for a weiny roast?

 

[rianscott]

Those are worrying figures! My vw campervan heads get that hot on a good run , 225 degrees C ! thank goodness I converted it to LPG! I could have caused an explosion if I'd have pulled straight off the motorway and into the petrol station!

I think I read somewhere that an atty heats up too about 60 degrees c so that would rule out sources of ignition. I think I read that on a tread where a few guys were creating a new atomizer and had bulk ordered a load of ceramic elements they had designed. I must search for that thread and see how it's going!

Thanks for the info Banjo , I guess we would just hope we didn't get a spark!

 

[rianscott]

HzG8rGrl I was actually thinking more of when I'm a passenger. I sit in the car and mya be inclined to vape, but would I be putting lives in danger I was thinking

 

[Kevin Freeheart]

I never understood why people thought they needed to have a smoke while filling their gas tanks.

I've smoked while filling up simply because the damn things are so expensive! Also, I'm impatient and have a big gas tank. Filling it up takes longer than my usual time between cigarettes.

 

[JustPeachy]

I wouldn't do it. Cellphone batteries, static electricity can ignite gasoline vapor. Who wants to find out if a PV can ignite it?

 

[rege]

i have vaped while filling my tank i didnt blow up

 

[Algernon]

"This morning a man in Utah was blown to smithereens when he took a hit off of his.. *get this* an electronic cigarette. More on the dangers of these device and the new bans currently being put together by the FDA."

For example... this could be bad news for us.
...as if we need bad press.

 

[FireHorse]

I've vaped in the car while hubby was filling the tank. We're both still alive.

 

[vape-addict]

I'm always vaping while fueling car and semi..hadn't blown up yet..then again I'm always vaping

 

[asti]

Fuel can pop off at any given moment, a simple spark is all it needs - ever hear of the people getting in and out of their cars and static shock sent their cars up?.... although always cheery around a campfire and toasty gooey marshmallows, think I can wait a few minutes for the 10.00 of gas to get in the tank...

 

[Sainted_S]

"This morning a man in Utah was blown to smithereens when he took a hit off of his.. *get this* an electronic cigarette. More on the dangers of these device and the new bans currently being put together by the FDA."

For example... this could be bad news for us.
...as if we need bad press.

Took the typing right out of my hands. Exactly my thoughts when I saw the thread.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

I think it will be safe. But you will probably get some angry reactions from garage staff so best not to do it.

 

[rianscott]

I can't find any info on google about this guy from Utah?

Typical, the forum gets the news before the news channels!

What is the source of this information? where did the story emerge?

I don't doubt it, that's why I asked the original question but would like to read more )

 

[BadThad]

I'd say it's safe. However, why not just wait? It only takes 5 minutes at most to fill a tank. Can't you wait that long?

 

[HzG8rGrl]

HzG8rGrl I was actually thinking more of when I'm a passenger. I sit in the car and mya be inclined to vape, but would I be putting lives in danger I was thinking

I am no expert here by any means. I do not think anyone is in danger if you are sitting in the car.

 

[Willriker]

I can't find any info on google about this guy from Utah?

Typical, the forum gets the news before the news channels!

What is the source of this information? where did the story emerge?

I don't doubt it, that's why I asked the original question but would like to read more )