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3 years ago

How can you prevent static sparks while filling your boat's fuel tank?

Physics

2 answers:

kondor19780726 [428]3 years ago

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Answer:

Not to have any contact between fuel pump and tank.

Explanation:

Static spark occurs when there is a imbalance of electric charges at surface of any material. This can even result into high damage especially while filling boat tank, hence measures should be taken to prevent static sparks.

* Make sure not to have any contact between the brim or surface of fuel pump and the tank's opening.

* Fill the tank carefully without spilling the fuel in water.

* Never fill the tank up to its maximum capacity.

dangina [55]3 years ago

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To prevent static sparks that could occur while you fill fuel is that, a person who is filling the tank should remember that the nozzle of the fuel pump hose should always be in connected or in contact to the tank. This will prevent static sparks from happening to the boat that is going to be used and prevent harm to the person using or refilling the fuel.

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