Re: I had a mishap at the gas pump
 

Car fire victim x-ray.

Re: I had a mishap at the gas pump
 

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 :giggling: as it is for you.

Re: I had a mishap at the gas pump
 

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.

SIGH....
 

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!

Re: SIGH....
 

Not to mention that leisure suit!

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Re: I had a mishap at the gas pump
 

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

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

Sparking a fire is just one of the possibilities.:giggling: