Mobile In Petrol Station...

[has]

Is a passenger in a car likely to blow up a petrol station whilst talking on a mobile phone? I think not.

The pump hadn't started & the call was started before the arrival at the station.

Many TV programmes & much research has proved that an explosion could never happen.

Also, my partner being a motor mechanic informs me that most older petrol vehicles has visible sparks on the starter motor & arching HT leads.

What is going on?

[237SJ]

I don`t think it is anything to do with whether the pump had started. It`s about stray petrol fumes and ignition that can be started via mobile phones.

[Old_Geezer]

I believe this is an urban myth. The rumour was started and folk decided to play safe and ban this activity (as if they could) but no one has come across an explosion from a mobile yet.

[Old_Geezer]

If older vehicles were allowed to spark near the petrol fumes then I think everyone was very lucky to get away with it every time. I would never suggest giving someone a jump lead start by a pump. It's a step too far.

[mushroom25]

it's a very, very remote possibility though.
http://www.snopes.com/autos/hazards/gasvapor.asp

[has]

A passenger in a car?????????

[ivor4781]

about as likely as finding that 777

[Zacs-Master]

I saw someone jump starting a car right next to a petrol pump the other day!

[Graham-W]

It was disproved ages ago on Mythbusters.
CB radios were banned on forecourts, supposedly for the same reason but I was told the radio waves could screw up the measuring equipment giving people free fuel.

[237SJ]

See here (as an example)
http://www.airbus.com/fileadmin/media_gallery/files/safety_library_items/AirbusSafetyLib_-FLT_OPS-GND_HAND-SEQ01.pdf

[237SJ]

Sorry - forgot to say - see point IV

[BRIGHT SPARK]

We install hazardous area equipment in highly volatile environments..mainly gas and dust,and as such, have to follow very expensive rules and regs.A cell phone is unlikely to cause ignition..unless the vapour mixture is perfect and the ignition source is at the correct temperature.The biggest issue at fuel stations is the static being created when petrol is entering the storage tanks...thats why you see earth bonding straps across the vent and vapour recovery pipes.The no phone rule was a kneejerk reaction created by misinformed insurance companies ....however rules is rules...so turn off.

[ToraToraTora]

complete and utter pony, mythbusters tested this to death.

[ToraToraTora]

years ago I was called just after filling up and I was standing on the forecourt about 2 feet from the pavement talking, this woman came out of the kiosk and got right up to my face screaming like a banshee like I was about to detonate a nuclear bomb. I side stepped 2 feet on to the pavement and carried on talking, the look of bewilderment on her face was remarkable! It's like she suddenly realised what a mental case she was being.

[Zeuhl]

LOL T3

I bet you nearly choked on your ciggy