how many gallons
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Reno, Nevada
RE: how many gallons
ORIGINAL: FXSTDSE2
Stopped at a station and the towel heads were draining the hoses between fill ups when it was slow. It took .4 gallons to recharge the hose. Of course I told Pull-Start to reset the pump. Sh*t, .4 gallons is like 2 bucks!
Stopped at a station and the towel heads were draining the hoses between fill ups when it was slow. It took .4 gallons to recharge the hose. Of course I told Pull-Start to reset the pump. Sh*t, .4 gallons is like 2 bucks!
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: anacoco, la
RE: how many gallons
ORIGINAL: glens
Assume 1/2-inch ID everywhere for hose, etc. 10 lineal feet is almost exactly 0.10 gallons by volume.
At 3/4-inch ID everywhere, 10 feet is 0.23 gallons.
Probably not 3/4-inch ID stuff, maybe 5/8. If so, split the difference for close-enough.
Call it 15 feet for 1/2-inch = 0.15 gallons.
For 3/4-inch = 0.34 gallons.
It is why I do not just top off at single-hose pumps. Full fill-up is not the end of the world. I just hate getting any gas cheaper than I paid for and leaving some more-expensive for the next guy who probably buys the cheap stuff.
Assume 1/2-inch ID everywhere for hose, etc. 10 lineal feet is almost exactly 0.10 gallons by volume.
At 3/4-inch ID everywhere, 10 feet is 0.23 gallons.
Probably not 3/4-inch ID stuff, maybe 5/8. If so, split the difference for close-enough.
Call it 15 feet for 1/2-inch = 0.15 gallons.
For 3/4-inch = 0.34 gallons.
It is why I do not just top off at single-hose pumps. Full fill-up is not the end of the world. I just hate getting any gas cheaper than I paid for and leaving some more-expensive for the next guy who probably buys the cheap stuff.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Indy area
RE: how many gallons
ORIGINAL: skratch
but then you have to take into account that the hose is attached up top. so that the length of the hose from the top of the pump to the handle is not included in that equation.
but then you have to take into account that the hose is attached up top. so that the length of the hose from the top of the pump to the handle is not included in that equation.
ORIGINAL: tazer1
Don't forget the actual pump and filter. They stay primed and the filter is the size of an auto oil filter. They sometimes can hold almost a quart.
Don't forget the actual pump and filter. They stay primed and the filter is the size of an auto oil filter. They sometimes can hold almost a quart.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 171
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From: Buckley, WA
RE: how many gallons
It shouldn't be allowed!!!!!!! \\; I will always try to support the stations with serperate hoses. \\; Getting tougher though!!!!
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Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
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RE: how many gallons
A friend that works on gas station pumps told me there should be no residual gas from the previous person as the pumps have a "pull-back" operation that sucks the gas back down when the pump is shut off. You should be getting 100% of the grade you selected.
