I had a mishap at the gas pump

[lamric]

Car fire victim x-ray.

[Huck BB62]

Originally Posted by lance-n

or maybe it is really because running motors don't cause gas station fires.
here in mexico, they don't allow you to use your cell phone while they are filling your tank. risk of fire, risk of digital pump reset? who knows?!?!?!?

On the first count, you're correct. Running engines do not cause fires.

On the second instance, many laws and ordinances are passed merely to make the politicians look good. Like I said before, you can not use a cell phone to ignite gasoline unless you modify it to do so. That myth's been busted.

It's funny, in Oregon, they have a welfare thing going on where they require attendants to pump your gas. They'll jump alllllll over your butt if you even try. They set the nozzle, snap the keeper on the hande, and walk away while you, and your family are sitting in your car or truck. The chances that an auto shut off will fail are precisely the same for these highly trained professionals as it is for you.

[Desert Dan]

Cell phone aren't rated "explosion proof".

Are there any electricians out there! To explain this.

There could be a spark on the battery contacts.

[Huck BB62]

http://www.snopes.com/autos/hazards/gasvapor.asp

Is it that hard to give up an urban legend? Your polyester socks are more likely the reason to worry than a cell phone!

[H3PAC]

Originally Posted by Huck BB62

Your polyester socks are more likely the reason to worry than a cell phone!

Not to mention that leisure suit!

[lennyrebel]

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[lennyrebel]

. Like I said before, you can not use a cell phone to ignite gasoline unless you modify it to do so. That myth's been busted.

It's funny, in Oregon, they have a welfare thing going on where they require attendants to pump your gas. They'll jump alllllll over your butt if you even try. They set the nozzle, snap the keeper on the hande, and walk
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[h2co-pilot]

I have a lot of info on what your cell phones can do.

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=26515

Sparking a fire is just one of the possibilities.