I Call Bs!

[sunny beach]

I filled up at Flying J today and noticed a sticker that said "cell phones at gas pumps prohibited by law." I went inside to pay and called Bullshit on their stickers. I told them there was no law. Then they tried to tell me it is for safety reasons. I called BS again and told them there was more electricity in their digital readouts that tell me how much gas I've pumped than there is in the 3.6V battery in my cell phone. BTW, per an electrician gas pumps are wired with 120 volts AC and a 3.6 volt DC battery in a cell phone is considered very low voltage.


They obviously don't go to snopes.com at the Flying J or watch Mythbusters!

Urban Legends Reference Pages: Fuelish Pleasures

MythBusters Episode 2: "Cell Phone Destruction, Silicone Breasts, CD-ROM Shattering"

[dodgehighforeve]

Many places have these same stickers. Last I knew, the Kwik Shops had them too. But, it's all bs, and no one pays attention to them.

[Made in the USA]

It's not the voltage, amperage, or anything---------it is the "spark" that causes the combustion. Static electricity is a big one. In fact, initial reports from the Barton Solvents Plant in Valley Center, list static electricity as the probable cause. Just remember, it is better to be safe than sorry!

[Highwayman]

Of course you could just respect the right of private property owners to make rules of conduct on their property. It ain’t like you’re going to be there all day.

[sunny beach]

Originally Posted by Made in the USA

It's not the voltage, amperage, or anything---------it is the "spark" that causes the combustion. Static electricity is a big one. In fact, initial reports from the Barton Solvents Plant in Valley Center, list static electricity as the probable cause. Just remember, it is better to be safe than sorry!

That is true. That is why you should never get back into your car after you've started the gas pump. That has been proven to start gas fires. But last time I checked my phone signal is radio waves and those don't give off to many sparks.

[sunny beach]

Originally Posted by Highwayman

Of course you could just respect the right of private property owners to make rules of conduct on their property. It ain’t like you’re going to be there all day.

I don't mind that, but, tell me that. Don't lie to me and tell me it is prohibited by law. There is no law that prohibits the use of cell phones at the pump.

[Made in the USA]

CYA----Cover Your Ass

Ever read an MSDS?