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People Who Pump Gas While Smoking A Cigarette

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March 21, 2017, 11:37 AM
Surefire
People Who Pump Gas While Smoking A Cigarette
quote:
Originally posted by egregore:
A local auto repair shop had a serious fire from using an incandescent light, probably one like this ...



working with gasoline. Apparently the bulb broke and the exposed filament, just before it burned out, ignited fumes. Always use a fluorescent or LED. They also don't get hot and burn you.


Trouble lights....good at falling on you, being in the way of your head, burning you, and, occasionally lighting fires. Big Grin



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March 26, 2017, 06:02 PM
ZSMICHAEL
Never heard of this happening. Did not know it was against law to pump without attendant present. Hope he is OK. I have a feeling he will have trouble getting that money removed from the credit card. Here is the link:
http://www.nola.com/environmen...a_river_orleans_news

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March 26, 2017, 08:19 PM
SigJacket
quote:
Originally posted by BurtonRW:

I could have sworn Mythbusters busted the static/vapor combustion thing. Anyone want to google it?

-Rob


I believe you are thinking of the cell phone/gas pump myth.


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