You need to store some gas while you’re making a repair, but you don’t have an empty gas caddy. However, there is an empty diesel caddy in the shop you’re thinking about using.
Here’s why you should not put gas in that diesel caddy (or vice versa).
Can I Use a Diesel Caddy to Store Gas?
To avoid mixing and contamination, a caddy needs to be dedicated to a specific type of fuel. Any container used to store gas or diesel must be properly marked with the stored fuel. Generally, gas is kept in a red caddy, and diesel is stored in a yellow caddy. This allows technicians to easily identify each fluid in the shop.
Simply put, you should not put gas in a diesel caddy because you’d create a safety hazard. Improper storage of flammable and combustible liquids such as diesel and gas can lead to fires or explosions. Storing gas in a gas-designated caddy that is UL Listed and meets Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards is the best way to ensure safety.
Here are some of the features of JohnDow Industries Equipment’s 30-Gallon UL Listed Steel Gas Caddy:
- 30-gallon capacity steel tank
- UL Listed & complies with OSHA guidelines
- UL Listed cast iron pump
- 10″ heavy-duty wheels
- Fill level gauge
- Fire-screened vent & filler neck
- Wide footprint for stability
- 8′ PVC suction/discharge hose with internal steel grounding wire
- Optional Two-way filter kit available
The Bottom Line
Diesel and gas have their own designated caddies for safety reasons. If you don’t store these flammable and combustible liquids in their proper containers, you may start a fire or cause an explosion.
Whether you’re looking to store gas in a steel or poly caddy, JohnDow Industries Equipment has the products you need.
