My Emergency Fuel Storage Plan

[@DillonFinnegan]

Oh man the Lucy part made me laugh so hard. Gonna catch hell for that one buddy.

[@codywilson6966]

I laughed for 10 minutes mainly because you never hear him talk like that. Kinda nice seeing him blurt things out just as I do with my dogs.

[@AlanL007]

We all laughed and had to rewind for more laughs.

[@pearleelife]

I died! Loved it!

[@theatf6070]

ye that had me rollin pretty sure we're all like that

[@Wvusoldier217]

I predict a mile long line of Portland picketers outside his house for that “slur”

[@rb2530]

The chain was probably used to stop people from stealing the fuel. Just padlock the chain back to the support structure the tank was mounted to and the valve cannot be operated.

[@creamysbrianna]

Use a metal LOTO device for a valve it works a lot better.

[@jdelbrid]

They make industrial valves that have built-in locking capability. Close the valve, slide the locking mechanism and install the lock. Comtromics makes one that locks in the open or closed positions. LOTO devices hang from the valve and are quote easily broken or cut.

[@maxwellwoodhouse2908]

I saw a video of a railway tank car that someone had drilled a hole into, could steal fuel that way too.

[@williamhustonrn6160]

When you set it up, redo the vent with a small P-Trap and stick diesel in the trap. This will allow your tank to vent, but not suck in the moisture at night when the tank and its contents cools down drawing air back inside. This also reduces the chances of rust and algae growth, because there is no direct vent to oxygen.

[@georgeorwell3501]

Really really smart. Thank you for that great idea.

[@AddyEspresso]

Your a genius. I had been wondering how to solve that problem for years.

[@RADIOACTIVEMASCULINITY]

I recycled heating fuel tanks that my house had laying around when we bought it and now use them as my daily fill ups for gas and diesel. Peace of mind and convenience is easier than people realize

[@TheBelrick]

In NZ farmers do this and alas we have to deal with thieves because they know that we do this.

[@RADIOACTIVEMASCULINITY]

@@TheBelrick there’s always rotten apples out there 😡

[@TheBelrick]

@@RADIOACTIVEMASCULINITY The easy path to fulfil needs is to take it without offering anything in exchange. The easiest path is to enslave everyone. Communism etc is born from theft.

[@thopkins2271]

@@TheBelrick Award for the least pertinent lecture in history goes to…. It’s akin to me telling you that dictators love telling people things that are completely unrelated.

[@RADIOACTIVEMASCULINITY]

@@TheBelrick let’s hope this generation has enough strong willed people to resist 💪🇺🇸 The world is crumbling right now

[@emmettsherman7201]

4:50 glad I’m not the only one who responds to their dog like that

[@nwat3348]

11:50 I take so much stuff my dad taught me for granted as just common sense. Thank you for imparting your knowledge Cody. These kids out in the world need need. And God bless my dad for teaching me a few things!!

[@Gideon_Judges6]

I chuckled when you said "all three sides." It made me think about it for a split second. P.s. The NOCO loosened it first 😉

[@j.michael374]

What is NOCO ?

[@thoringuidry]

Glad to see it's not just me. So many times I've started a project, only to have something not work (battery) which leads to fixing that issue, which usually leads to fixing another issue, which leads to having to organize something, or replace something, but that one part isn't around, so you have to make something to hold you over, or head to town, and in the end the main project gets pushed to another day. A man could get jealous of another man with so many "toys'", but once you realize how much maintenance goes into each one...that feeling passes! I truly appreciate/admire the life you've acheived for you and your family.

[@MAGA33321]

I gotta tell you I’m very envious of you. You have set up such a great life for yourself. Well done. There’s no chance it was easy.

[@toddywilgus7195]

To prevent water from collecting on top of the drums, tip the drum using a 2x4 under the bottom of the drum. Make sure that the bungs are not on the lower edge of the tipped drum.

[@Isaac556x45]

For the algorithm.

[@terrysadlier8456]

Absolutely 🤩

[@Isaac556x45]

@@terrysadlier8456 👍😁

[@Sheridantank]

Incredibly well said. What a great comment on a great channel. Have some of that for the algorithm.

[@TheKingweston89]

FOR THE ALGORITHM!!

[@darren6790]

Simple green is also great for cleaning and degreasing

[@ninjanerdbjjandfitness9544]

I use that, super clean, purple power, or dawn mixed with vinegar.

[@kevinboschma1507]

coming from someone that delivers gas and diesel for a living - that’s a good looking tank! make sure you get your additive and the product “Diesel 911” before it gets too cold! don’t want anything gelling up!

[@urbanjungle9600]

I would absolutely love to see the Otters on a trail cam. You have such a lovely property and surroundings it would be awesome to see some of the wildlife (obviously not wishing to intrude on your privacy).

[@curtwhite876]

The chain might have been there to prevent the tank from building up a static charge, in case the tank was on an insulated frame.

[@Dwight_D_Eisenhower]

That’s kind of what i figured because that’s the same thing they do on combines

[@jameslagaly]

I hang a chain off my fuel storage just for that reason. Don’t know if it truly works but I haven’t caught it on fire yet so.

[@infinitumx3839]

Yes finally someone. The chain is a crucial safety feature.

[@marirose19]

FYI: otters represent “play” so if you’ve been working too hard & see one they’re a reminder to add play to your day. OTOH, if you see one & you’re feeling rested & happy that’s an affirmation you’re doing things right. Love your interaction w/your little one; good education going on there.😊

[@peakspike]

I have the same NOCO jumper. If the battery is drained all the way, below 2V, then you have to manually push the booster button. If the battery is above 2 volts the NOCO detects the battery and applies the booster automatically.

[@01droptopls1]

Beat me to it! I was going to suggest this. I had the same issue. Works great actually. A lot better than those Amazon/Chinese ones.

[@josephshepherd1915]

Your probably gonna run into some hate for calling your dog a retard, but I love watching these videos.

[@karlfair]

Tip: If you have to store drums outside, after making sure the bungs are tight. Put a 1"x6" strip of terry cloth on the top with half of the cloth hanging over the side. When it rains, water will siphon off and let the top stay dry.

[@jacksarebetter]

on metal drum storage, no matter how much you tighten the bung, it will pull in small burps of air and release them during temperature swings , usually day and night. If they didn't they could over pressure. The best way to store drums outside and prevent water from being pulled into them is to keep that water from collecting around the bungs by covering the drums with something or tilting them slightly with the bung at a 9 and 3 position.

[@reapwhatyousow3383]

i used to demo and build gas stations, simple green is what the counties/cities wanted used to clean it out, if your worried about the fire triangle, throw dry ice in it.

[@disgruntledbear2764]

The chain would’ve been used to lock the valve shut for theft. Likely, the chain was long enough to use a padlock on the support structure it was originally set on.

[@chrisroothman2664]

The chain is to earth the tank to prevent the possibility of static electricity, which can cause a spark when re-fueling an object. This is important, especially when the support structure of the tank is wood.

[@om617yota8]

That sticker was a keeper!

[@DaddyWarlocks]

Yes, let's force struggling people to jump through hoops. Who needs dignity anyway?

[@om617yota8]

@@DaddyWarlocks Different world views. What you see as dignity, I see as using the government to legally steal from other people.

[@DaddyWarlocks]

@@om617yota8 it's not stealing, it's our tax dollars helping fellow Americans. Even Cody has needed welfare, people go through rough patches and shouldn't be shamed for that.

[@om617yota8]

@@DaddyWarlocks $$$ being taken from people without their choice is stealing. Doesn't matter if the government is doing it or if it's a thug in a dark alley with a gun, it's still stealing. If you want to help people eat, reach into your own pocket and buy them food. Don't force others to do so. I'm definitely not against helping others, and do so plenty, I'm against the government stealing part of it.

[@DaddyWarlocks]

@@om617yota8 oh you're one of those "all taxation is theft" guys. Well sorry bud, you're in the wrong country.

[@davinaLess]

This man has loads of patience. The way I would’ve chucked that first jumper box

[@jeffgootjes8418]

If they’re going to be outside and you’re at all concerned about securing them from view and even potential gun fire there are some really nice precast concrete bin block or even more decorative ones that are quite thick and would keep them out of site.

[@matthoward1174]

I have that same Audew jump starter at work. I have to start Ford box trucks with the 6.8 V10 with it on a regular basis. It will start 13 or 14 trucks on one charge, and was about $55- IIRC. Great value !

[@mavos1211]

Aaah the sweet loaf is just the cutest! She just melts my heart, I could never be mad at her for long she is far to cute!

[@Cotronixco]

Go over it with paint thinner as you said, then with rubbing alcohol to degrease and remove any traces of thinner. The best!

[@DH-ry2ho]

Looks like a good project… I think you will get a lot of good mileage out of those tanks especially with the heavy equipment on the property. Interested in the painting process for sure. Looking forward to part 2!

[@asaprior4452]

The next video needs to be a public apology to Lucy 😅😂

[@john_trimble78]

I just spent several minutes watching Wranglerstar wash a diesel tank and enjoyed it. 🤣 The dude rocks. America needs more Wranglerstars.

[@jovanmemarovic9466]

4:46 shut up Lucy 😂😂😂😂

[@dangilson4036]

One use of for a chain there is a ground. If the tank had gasoline, K1 or JP1, keeping static discharge from happening is a must. You don't want to have an ignition source at your tank.

[@natelingley671]

There is a button on the 1st jumper battery you used, I think a lightening bolt. You press and hold and it after a couple seconds will give all the power to the battery and will start forced over ride.

[@roostertreestudio4075]

Watching old things be refurbished and made like new … man, it never gets old 😁

[@MrFermenter]

I didn't notice whether you did this or not, but on those Noco boosters, besides the "on" button, there is a second button that has a red circle with an exclamation point in it. Hit that and it kind of super-charges the output. You'll know it's in that mode when the LEDs scroll. Love your channel.

[@minnesnowda93]

If you need cheap longer forks one thing you can do is buy steel tubing that will slide over the forks you have.

[@jakevote8978]

Do you always use channel locks as a bung tool? There’s a two headed tool that has both the small vent hole and the larger bung as well. It helps keep you from messing around with channel locks and potentially causing unnecessary wear and tear on the tools and the drum. Also quicker and can be used with one hand. Just a suggestion. Happy homesteading.

[@tocolee6127]

Never knew anything about straps until I moved to Wyoming. Worth their weight in gold!

[@carmfully]

Highly suggest you spray it with a cosmoline product (like rp-342) after painting it - it will prevent any rust for decades. Same stuff army uses.

[@ArkansasPilgrim]

My dad told me that, if a barrel was going to be outside, you tilt it up on a 2x4 with the bungs at the sides so water won't cover either one of them. When the sun shines on the barrel, it will heat up and push air out the bungs, even if they are tight. When it cools off, the lower pressure inside will suck air back in. If the bung is under water, it will suck water in. At some point, the barrel will be full, and it will start pushing the contents out when it gets hot. Since water will sink to the bottom, oil or fuel will be spilled.

[@sethagreen]

My jaw dropped when he yelled at Lucy! Wow! Not offended, just shocked. I haven't seen any of his videos in years and just didn't think he would talk like that!

[@RugbyD0g]

One day late but I am celebrating my 50th birthday today and I watched all my favorite KZbin channels and I've got to say keep up the good work my friend! May God bless you and your wonderful family!

[@westcoastsingletrack7854]

Glad you left the Lucy part in, it’s dangerous to let anyone get and inch forward in forcing people to stop using words they want to live in some 1984 Orwellian world glad you left it in

[@lifeoutdoors2day357]

I find with the Noco; pushing the jump button and letting the leds strob for 30secs, is the trick to start everything.

[@trevorsgaragemusings]

If you have internet at the house and line of sight to the otter area, setting up a remote repeater is really simple and probably worth the effort considering all the comments about wanting to watch the otter. Combine that with a power source out there (small solar panel, controller and battery box will do) and you are in business.

[@everydaybladesinc]

We have a house on the San Jacinto River and there’s nothing better than watching the fresh water otters playing

[@MrBerniebling]

that chain is a grounding strap to prevent static charge from making a big bang ! keep it on IMHO

[@Adventures-of-Life]

The noco has a override button that you have to press some times

[@snuffysmiff]

According to a friend that had a river otter enter his pond and then proceed to eat the bellies out of 10 of his 11 grass carp (@$110 each!), there should be a year-round open season on otters.

[@rhino3334]

I don’t see how you get work done with that fantastic view of the mountain and trees. I could look at that for hours.

[@erikortlieb7282]

"Yes, that's the smell of diesel!" Way to teach 'em young Cody!

[@jamesswick7534]

Glad to see that I'm not the only one who gets started on a project and has to charge a battery

[@HalfCutGarage]

Always a good time hangin out with you!

[@ZipKickGo]

Goodness, how many toys can Cody use and cram into one shot, I was waiting for the yanmar to come in to open the valve. Hahahaha.

[@m.engelmann7237]

I think you really could have used one of those FloTool fuel filter funnels when emptying the diesel tank. Those are handy to have around.

[@reubenhuibers7822]

Eating my dinner, watching casually, 4:50 I nearly spit out my food hahaha

[@villagelightsmith4375]

Run a chain from a welded point on the bottom of your object down into a large hole about 4' deep, to a large truck wheel, then bury that wheel, 4' deep. Secure? Maybe. What's best for archival storage? Grease, paint, or galvanized?

[@seanflorian4653]

We store empty drums upside down to keep water out. You gotta invest in some knipex bolt cutters

[@allencevans]

Ah, so you went with the grey paint!? I had my little girl 'helping' to paint her room today, we think it's important to make her feel included, valued and give her life skills, even if she is only 2.

[@ullrangtheviking4412]

As a painter, whenever I see a foam brush, I die a little inside. All of that superior prep work, for not. Or as we say in the south, Ruint.🤣

[@bubbaray575]

It's nice to hear some cultured language for a change. I'm happier en a possum in a gum tree.

[@trevorrisley5419]

I love me some Cody, but as an owner of a painting company this hurts muh soul.😞

[@Max_xaM]

Question from someone who knows nothing about painting: What else would you recommend to someone painting stuff maybe 2-3 times a year instead of a foam brush?

[@ullrangtheviking4412]

I would suggest a Purdy brush. And cleaning it when you are finished. A good quality brush can last for years, if taken care of. I have an Ox hair brush that's almost twenty. There are plenty of how to videos on the subject.

[@mickmcgurie4180]

My absolute favorite type of wranglerstar videos

[@stellarpod]

Cody, I belly laughed, out loud at your ending slap at the "free speech" crowd, probably because I, too, am a "petulant child". That was brilliant! Thanks so much for sharing. Steve

[@codycharles7147]

The anticipation continues to build. Amazing how you can make fuel storage so interesting

[@donschaefer9442]

For a professional homeowner on the west coast. Not too bad. 😂. Sending love and prayers from the east coast

[@ecleveland1]

It was probably the glow plugs that kept the first jump pack from working. You might have to wait for the glow plug relay to turn off before trying to jump start.

[@jankymcjangles3817]

I need to dig out a big area in the back yard for a heated patio. Should I rent an excavator? Should I take a class to use one? If this ain't the place to ask, that's okay. Just want to learn how to use one? The space is like 28x12'.

[@aeric_]

clever with the black and white teaser for the next video. guess we will have to wait and see what color was chosen for the paint !

[@AudaxK9Academy]

Watch out for otters. They can be pretty nasty if they think your are encroaching on their turf. A young boy was attacked while riding a tube on a local creek near me. Bit him in the face. Terrible injury.

[@westtex3675]

Poor lucy 😆. I assume the chain was either to prevent fuel theft or to prevent safety or environmental hazards that would occur if an operator accidentally opened up the drain valve and caused a spill. We often use chains in our L.O.T.O. Programs.

[@wesman7837]

How are you going to keep 500 gallons of gas from going bad? What kind of stabilizer are you going to use? Is PRIG as good as some people say? What ratio of stabilizer to fuel would you use to store fuel long term, say a year or more?

[@jackieboy4468]

If you have your fuel tank elevated on the stand where is not easy to access the valve that’s why the chain is there so that you can easily access

[@deadeye5155]

That big threaded D ring u used to pick up the diesel barrel with the CAT is the exact same ring used for the “bambi buckets” used by the military and fire department to heli over water for a fire

[@dustdevl1043]

Cody calls it a shackle, I call it a clevis. They are used to pick up just about anything you can name.

[@deadeye5155]

@@dustdevl1043 the corps just called it a D ring haha. We dont like hard names

[@TSGEnt]

6:40 Yeah but did you see his living room. That will be the gauge of what clean is.

[@johnstrawbridge2226]

Good job. God blessing to you and your family.

[@javicxjavicx]

4:46 was halarious. That's how me and my brother speak to each other.

[@igo4snow]

Let's Go Brandon!!

[@MichaelDillin]

"Dome light" without a shut off timer relay is a "dumb light" and as far as the noco they are great, except when the batter is 0 volts the noco no work. They need a few volts to work the computer which is frustrating to me. I bought a $2000 noco for diesel yrucks and left truck on over 3 day weekend. 3 batteries in truck were completly DEAD... NOCO did nothing had to resort to jumper cables. SMH

[@drivelife.channel]

This is suddenly very relevant here in the UK! I live in a rural location and now that we're in the midst of a fuel crisis our local petrol stations have been empty for over a week!

[@GulfSoftwash]

That Audew jump pack is an absolute monster

[@Taudlitz]

giant otters are stuff of nightmares, they can kill and eat pretty much everythng and they do.

[@justinwelhouse9505]

You should really have fork stops on that carriage. Fork lock pins are designed to shear if there is too much load, such as picking up a giant cylinder from one end. The threaded holes in the sides of the carriage are either for attaching a load back rest, or for fork stops. A hex bolt and thick fender washer will work fine. It is not uncommon for forks to slide completely off the carriage, which could tip the lift and WILL throw the load.

[@tryhardsmokey4435]

yup, dawn dish soap. even works on oc spray...to some extent

[@F1NATIK]

I really don't know about those Noco jump packs. I've dealt with 4 of them now at work an they all seem hit an miss, Went an bought a kincrome batteryless jump starter works everytime.

[@TypeR632]

Put a little piece of 2x4 under one side of the barrel. That'll help with rain water as well.

[@blankspot2263]

Another video for the ages... the black and white ending, just classic!! Something to remind her of how it used to be as she goes through her older years!

[@DensityMatrix1]

I run multiple inline filters on my fuel storage solution. Along with a biocide and fuel protectant. Seems to work for me.

[@andrewcoates8906]

Could the chain that you removed be a part of a static electricity grounding system? I wouldn’t want to put money on it being such, but it seems logical to me.

[@ZipKickGo]

Poor Lucy, she's family and doesn't deserve that kind of talk ;)

[@orinkerr4393]

I can see who is going to be the one who is going to help you do all the work around the house and run the equipment !

[@YochanonAvi]

I am looking for a pressure washer. What do you use.

[@donf1526]

Your daughter is cute as a bug. What a blessing those little people are!!!

[@jimrosesadventureinmanilap715]

My suggestion... Is is to paint this tank green... Because it's diesel... Is red is for gasoline.. And yellow is for Kerosene .. If my memory is right.. These are thel colors are the USA.... That all gas stations used..

[@lubxtpf]

@4:47 I’m in the gym watching with headphones and bust out laughing

[@tambrasmith9707]

Did u clean out the inside of the tank and if so how did you clean it out?

[@glencrouch442]

What do you use to treat your gasoline for long term storage?

[@regalbowman3143]

The chain is for attaching a ground cable from equipment because of static electricity.

[@hairydogstail]

Put a block of wood under the waste oil barrel so the barrel tips and the opening is on the high end. This will keep water out of the barrel.

[@drunkenconspiracy6534]

if its long term storage can it go bad after awhile? only ask because i bought a used car once and it broke down, the mechanic said it was old gas