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quote:Originally posted by Lee F.
...... I've always shut off propane prior to fueling but wonder if it's really necessary with diesel, especially if gasoline isn't available at your location?
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Off the original topic somewhat and probably better for a new topic. But since we are already there.
Diesel does not produce the fumes gasoline does. I use diesel to help start burn piles when I clear brush on some land I own. I pour a little diesel on the pile. And then I actually have to touch the flame of the match to the diesel to get it started, much like starting charcoal lighter fluid. Even then it starts slowly, not explosive like gasoline.
And gasoline fumes are heavier than air and settle to the ground. Unless they can accumulate above the lower explosive limit in the area of the ignition source, it will not ignite. So the chance of that amount of fumes rising several feet from the ground and entering into the grill of the fridge is so remote as to not even consider, IMHO.
So no, I do not turn my propane off when fueling.