10-03-2018, 09:36 PM
(10-03-2018, 08:32 PM)BobĀ Culver Wrote: One of the greater mysteries of life is why a sliding electrical contact in more or less direct communication with the vapours of a petrol tank does not initiate explosions. Apparently not even when contact erratic, wires broken etc. Perhaps someone can explain.
When tinkering some care is necessary nonetheless.
Insufficient oxygen for ignition.
In tank electric pumps come to mind as well