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Gasser Model RC Helicopters > Where do you keep your Gasser after Use ?

rcchauffeur
Senior Heliman
Location: Vancouver BC

I have been keeping mine in the House and drain the Gas, wash it up, But what a stink of Gasioline in the House,What do you guys do ,and never mind the nagging Wife with the Smell!Any IDEAS ?

07-02-2008 06:16 AM

pgkevet
Veteran
Location: surrey UK

..mine goes in the garden to dry out (or the greenhouse if raining) then back indoors for dry safety.
..when drying off I pull both carb lines, after pumping out the carb. When back in the house then that room leave the window open too whenever possible.

pgk

07-02-2008 07:35 AM

gorn
Elite Veteran
Location: Western Australia

mine is in the garage which can no longer hold a car lol, too much stuff

If you bling it, they will come :D

07-02-2008 07:47 AM

Paul-PJH
Heliman
Location: The Netherlands

Mine is in the kitchen

. I use Aspen fuel that doesn't smell, so I don't have to drain the tank.

Grtz. Paul

07-02-2008 11:53 AM

GRINCHMAN
Senior Heliman
Location: IL

The best thing to do for the smell is to use coleman fuel. Years ago I had gasser airplanes and got rid of them because of the smell. I will never use gas again.

07-02-2008 03:23 PM

rbort
Elite Veteran
Location: Franklin, MA - U.S.A.

In the basement

Empty the tank, pump out the carb, and store in a cool place like the basement and there will be no smell. Heat makes gas evaporate and increase the odor.

-=>Raja.

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07-02-2008 03:38 PM

KarbonBird
Key Veteran
Location: Australia

Goodness me - IN THE GARAGE OR SHED??? No Way!!!
These machines are far too good for that so they must live inside - in my study to be exact. It is so convenient when I am banging away on the computer to have the batteries charging right there, or you want to check something on the heli quickly so you just turn around and there it is.

I normally run the tank almost dry but there is a small amount of fuel still inside it but I really don't even smell it anymore. My wife has never made mention of an "offensive odour emanating from my study" so this arrangements seems to work well.

For those neglectful members here who feel the need to banish their machines to the dark, cold and isolated confines of the garage or shed I say this: "have some respect".

07-02-2008 03:55 PM

turbo35
Senior Heliman
Location: Southern Ohio

All my Heli's have there own hangar on wheels. I keep all my aircraft in an enclosed trailer. Beats having to load and unload the vehicle everytime you want to fly. Everything is always with you, charged and ready to go. When you get home just plug the trailer into an outlet and everything is ready for the next trip to the field.

BEAM TEAM USA

07-02-2008 04:41 PM

Jarno
Veteran
Location: Finland

I keep my models in my helicopter room and use Aspen fuel which doesn't stink at all.

Jarno

07-02-2008 06:00 PM

HOMEPAGE

pgkevet
Veteran
Location: surrey UK

Quote
I keep my models in my helicopter room

..but do you have pool room, cine room and prezzie wrapping rooms too?

I have a heli room..used to be the dining room, once

pgk

07-02-2008 06:29 PM

Jarno
Veteran
Location: Finland

Quote
..but do you have pool room, cine room and prezzie wrapping rooms too?

Not that many rooms...my helicopter room locates in my garage, not in the house.

Anyway I really like the fuel which doesn't stink so if I had to move the helis inside the house there would not be any stink problems.

I clean all oil spots after flying day on muffler and canopy with odorless turpentine which works great. All my mufflers are like new even after gallons of fuel.

Cheers

Jarno

07-02-2008 07:09 PM

HOMEPAGE

shuttlepilot
Elite Veteran
Location: Mullins, South Carolina

Right now mine is on a table by my recliner in our den. Burning coleman right now so no smell. When I burn gas, as long as I empty out the tank, you can't smell it unless you stick your nose to the carb. I have an EXTREMELY understanding wife.

Gas is Great
QWW Field Rep

07-02-2008 07:22 PM

BeltFedBrowning
Senior Heliman
Location: Albany, MO USA

I use gasoline and store all four of my gassers in the house. I don't really notice a bad smell from the gas. I drain the tank and lines before bringing them in. I have been an auto mechanic for 21 years so the smell doesn't bother me anyway. The wife doesn't find it offensive( at least she doesn't admit it to me).

07-02-2008 07:46 PM

GyroFreak
Key Veteran
Location: Florida ... 28° 50' N 81° 16' W

I use Ozark camper fuel and keep my gasser in the house, never any smell and I don't empty the tank, I want the clunk/filter to stay wet.

Support bacteria. They're the only culture some people have. !

07-02-2008 07:58 PM

AceBird
Elite Veteran
Location: Utica, NY USA

That’s odd. I don’t drain my tank and both of them set on a table in my office. If there are no leaks then where does the gas smell come from? On occasion I have experienced a spill usually when removing the carb or fuel lines and all it takes is opening the windows for a couple of hours and the smell is gone. It doesn’t permeate the house.

Ace
What could be more fun?

07-02-2008 09:26 PM

ccm15
Senior Heliman
Location: Lake Ariel, PA

I keep mine in a finished basement in a special room just for all my aircraft. I have a shelf for each helicopter to rest comfortably on. I use regular gas and don't mind the smell. Camper fuel makes me think of food and cooking lol.

One mile of road will take you one mile. One mile of runway will take you anywhere in the world.

07-02-2008 10:52 PM

Paradox-UK
Senior Heliman
Location: London, UK

Where do you keep your Gasser after Use ?

I keep my gasser in the kitchen. I use unleaded petrol and Amsoil and I dont have any problems.

I always empty the tank but thats all.