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Originally Posted by Misty Blue
I, however disagree. The whole idea of venting is to keep the space below the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL). If you run the blower while refueling you are constantly removing any explosive gasses and keeping the space below LEL. If you refuel and there is an explosive atmosphere in the space when you start the blower you will be closing a 12 volt switch (spark?) and starting a 12 volt DC motor (spark?)
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Both the blower and the switch are supposed to be located away from areas that collect gas fumes and thus would not be a source of ignition.
Airwaves hit the key point regarding avoiding drawing in fumes during refueling.