Hurricane Irma impact

[MoonShadows]

Not sure about ZEROPILOT, but each Fall we store 20 gallons of gas in 4 - 5 gallon plastic gas cans for emergency use for our generator. We add Stabil to prolong the integrity of the gas. If we don't use the generator all winter, we use the gas in our power equipment (snow blower, lawn mowers, weed whacker, tiller). Sometimes we have gas on hand for almost a year, and we have never had a problem with the engines, however we do regularly do maintenance (spark plug, air filter, gas filter, carburetor, etc.) to keep everything in good shape.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I use a product called K100
It not only stabilizes fuel, but bonds with water and burns it.(1 to 1 ratio) It really works. A great product that has saved my employer many thousands of dollars and has made me a believer.
I've had machines with water in the gas and barely sputtering. I've poured in K100 and watched and listened as the engine just started to run normally. No carburetor and fuel tank job required!
I store fuel in 5 gallon fuel jugs in a shed away from the house. However, if the storm gets serious, I'll move them to my garage because the shed will likely fly away.
My generator will run for 8 to 10 hours on a fill depending on the load. The treated fuel has lasted 18 months with no noticeable breakdown. I use it in my vehicles after the season is over in November.
Power outages are frustratingly common.
So are hurricanes.
I've been talking to people today. I haven't met anyone who is leaving.
We're a tough bunch.
Every time we rebuild, we make everything stronger.

 

[Nyboy]

Thanks guys, great tip zero

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Thanks guys, great tip zero

There's a lot of "snake oil" out there.
This is the real deal.

 

[moby]

Good luck to all those who may be affected by the hurricane, fingers crossed for you all.

 

[MitchM]

There has been no evacuation order given for Broward county

 

[j.w]

I hope if they say mandatory evacuation that people will listen or we will have another tragic situation like Texas. I would hope that in that situation I would have left a week ago w/my family and pets and whatever I needed to survive. Never had that kind of thing to deal w/yet and hope I never do. I wish the best and pray they all make it out of this storms way safely! Or better yet she moves out to sea!

 

[IPA]

There's a lot of "snake oil" out there.
This is the real deal.

I may make the switch but currently have a couple cans of sea foam left; what is your opinion of it?

 

[ZEROPILOT]

As a stabilizer it's ok

 

[ZEROPILOT]

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That's for east of Federal HWY.
Near the beaches.
I'm 11 miles inland. This area has never been mandatory.
However, I may flee come Friday.
I don't like the new path that thing is taking.

 

[MitchM]

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That's the same stuff I use.

 

[MoonShadows]

I hope if they say mandatory evacuation that people will listen or we will have another tragic situation like Texas. I would hope that in that situation I would have left a week ago w/my family and pets and whatever I needed to survive. Never had that kind of thing to deal w/yet and hope I never do. I wish the best and pray they all make it out of this storms way safely! Or better yet she moves out to sea!

Even in a mandatory evacuation, you do not have to leave. They cannot force you to leave your property, although they can refuse to rescue you if you are ordered to evacuate, don't leave and then call for emergency help.

 

[sissy]

cement block can get damaged if not filled block and some homes there have hollow concrete block homes like my friends have .I have friends and family there and they are leaving.They have the car packed up but can't get gas so far .

 

[addy1]

His dad's house has been hanging in there since 1971, survived many hurricanes, but never one this bad. We are very worried about our places and the tenants.

 

[Gordo33]

Just spoke with my dad. He lives in Boyton and said they have not ordered an evacuation . I tried to convince him to head north but he is staying put. His cubbards are well stocked and they have flash lights , a battery operated radio and cell phones. I'm concerned if they have extensive damage , flooding or loss of power for an extended period of time. He has some health issues so the concern is if there is a medical emergency can he get out or can rescuers get to him. Keeping my fingers crossed for him and all in Irma's path