fuel pump...why?
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fuzzy
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can anyone explain the reason why a fuel pump with live connections doesnt blow up when submersed in petrol? theres a red and a black wire,i assume theyre + and -,how come they dont short out in the petrol? it doesnt really matter to anything,im just curious
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smithy318i
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lack of air ???
AIR + FUEL + IGNITION = BOOM
AIR + FUEL + IGNITION = BOOM
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Jos
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Petrol isn't reknowned for being conductive either :p
If u were really unlucky you could have a bad connection on the pump arcing, a leaking gasket letting vapour out could have a bang.. but I would would for meteors hitting you 1st as it's more likely..
If u were really unlucky you could have a bad connection on the pump arcing, a leaking gasket letting vapour out could have a bang.. but I would would for meteors hitting you 1st as it's more likely..
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johnna
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Compression is required also. Atomised petrol in a compressed atmosphere is most unstable or likely to ignite.
I've extinguished matches in petrol before.
An empty or nearly empty tank will be most likely to blow up.
Hey Jos, fancy someone from Belfast knowing about igniting petrol! LOL!
I've extinguished matches in petrol before.
An empty or nearly empty tank will be most likely to blow up.
Hey Jos, fancy someone from Belfast knowing about igniting petrol! LOL!