Cell Phones And Gasoline Fumes

[mototireguy]

Should I use my cell phone when pumping gas?



Most gas stations have warning decals on/near the pumps against using cell phones. Can't say they didn't try to warn you.

http://www.break.com/index/gas-truck-ignites-at-station.html

 

[BlacKat]

I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Hooli]

Does that also mean that Prius drivers will get shocked?

 

[Johndicezx9]

Which do you think hurt more, the burn or the fall?

 

[Valgar]

http://www.snopes.com/autos/hazards/gasvapor.asp

Most likely static from him shuffling around and pulling shit out of his cotton shirt pockets.

 

[Big Kahuna]

Mythbusters debunked that one. They said women in skirts had a greater change of igniting the fumes when getting out o the car without grounding themselves first.

 

[McBride61]

Mythbusters debunked that one. They said women in skirts had a greater change of igniting the fumes when getting out o the car without grounding themselves first.

 

[Hooli]

Mythbusters debunked that one. They said women in skirts had a greater change of igniting the fumes when getting out o the car without grounding themselves first.

Then women should remove their skirts at each fill-up.

 

[RhythmRider]

Most gas stations have warning decals on/near the pumps against using cell phones. Can't say they didn't try to warn you.

Well, yeah... I guess if there's a sign, it must be true!

 

[RRR70]

Then women should remove their skirts at each fill-up.

One can only hope.

 

[Outta Control]

http://www.snopes.com/autos/hazards/gasvapor.asp

Most likely static from him shuffling around and pulling shit out of his cotton shirt pockets.

+1000

 

[schumacher62]

Mythbusters debunked that one. They said women in skirts had a greater change of igniting the fumes when getting out o the car without grounding themselves first.

what about men in kilts? are they walking sparklers as well?

 

[Gixxergirl1000]

what about men in kilts? are they walking sparklers as well?

Ohhh..... I looooooove men in kilts... that is soooooo sexy....

 

[emarkham]

wool is a good material to use when you're trying to build up static electricity against a balloon, so yeah, i guess it's *possible* that Spontaneous Scotsman Combustion is more likely than your cell phone popping off at the next fill-up.

people still (!WTF!) get fill-ups while smoking. if that's not regularly starting fires, then the minuscule ionization originations from a cell phone or a kilt is right out.

Ladies should remove their skirts though. Safety first.

 

[Big Kahuna]

what about men in kilts? are they walking sparklers as well?

Actually, they found that most men grab a hold of the vehicle before/while exiting the vehicle which grounds them out, but women don't. So I figure men in kilts are will probably be okay if they follow their current instincts.

 

[Amandyke]

Scotsman Combustion

 

[kiltwearinfool]

what about men in kilts? are they walking sparklers as well?

No. Kilts are wool, too - you'd think they's generate more static.

And yes, I have filled up both motorcycles and cars while wearing a kilt. I must be well-grounded :shrug

 

[flying_hun]

No. Kilts are wool, too - you'd think they's generate more static.

And yes, I have filled up both motorcycles and cars while wearing a kilt. I must be well-grounded :shrug

Skin is conductive. As long as you're wearing that kilt in the regulation fashion, there's no undies to rub against.

 

[flying_hun]

if they follow their current instincts.

 

[schumacher62]

No. Kilts are wool, too - you'd think they's generate more static.

ive seen cloth or cotton kilts. the utilikilts sold and worn at the folsom street fair, for example. depends on how scots you are, i suppose.