What are the chances that gasoline will ignite if it’s sizzling on a hot lawnmower?
Byakuya asked:
I can never seem to pour gas into my lawnmower without spilling a little on the mower. After I’ve been mowing the mower gets really hot, so the gas that spills on it sizzles and boils. Is there a chance it could burst into flame when this happens or would it actually need to come into contact with a flame or a spark to ignite?
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I can never seem to pour gas into my lawnmower without spilling a little on the mower. After I’ve been mowing the mower gets really hot, so the gas that spills on it sizzles and boils. Is there a chance it could burst into flame when this happens or would it actually need to come into contact with a flame or a spark to ignite?
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:16 pm
http://www.chefcookingware.com/905David M All though it could happen, the chances are slim, how many million people spill gas on there lawn mowers every day when refilling it, and how many stories have you ever heard of the lawn mowers starting fire?
September 24th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
http://www.safedebthelp.com/help-me-get-out-of-debt.htmravin_lunatic nowayjose..it’ll only catch fire if you drop your cigarette on it. Think about all the gas spilled at stations! Now, THERE is a dangerous place to be! lol
September 28th, 2009 at 4:50 am
http://www.myadoptedbaby.com/adoption-information/adoption-information.htmmeanolmaw GUESS why they tell you to NOT refill a HOT mower??????….
it doesn’t take that long for the mower to cool down… go get a cold drink, make a sammich, sit down for a bit….it’s worth taking the time for safety’s sake….