200 litre blue plastic drums

99% sure that they aren't.

They will have the word flammable and symbol on them if they are.

Would probably be a big BLUE if you used then for fuel storage

Probably would be illegal to fill them at servos as well.

There is a limit on the size of containers used for fuel

Petrol should only be carried in Approved containers conforming to AS/NZ 2906 which among other requirements has anti-static properties. Otherwise you run a real risk of fire especially in the container quantity size of 200 litres. Any service station properly observing their OHS responsibilities would refuse filling your containers.

Consider also the difficulty and risks of decanting fuel from these containers.

no they are NOT suitable, and if you do happen to do it they will melt with petrol in them, i know diesel has been used in em but they leaked as they melted some seals...... but with petrol the whole thing will simply melt away and dump 200L out in one big blob ....
One reason people carry it in lots of smaller containers is that if you get a leak you dont lose everything in one hit ....
Plus what do you need so much for may i ask ???
Cheers
Joe

My nephew in Mt Isa works on stations & often travels with up to 3 200 l drums in his ute.
Turns out it is a bit of a cop magnet around town at times.
They like to see proof of purchase & the appropriate flammability stickers & of course that they are lashed down.

They are actually made of a similar material to approved fuel drums and they will NOT melt.
Approved petrol containers are made from a cross linked version of HDPE. The blue drums will not be cross linked and therefore will not be as strong. NOR will they be able to withstand the vapour pressure that builds up inside a sealed petrol container, and that is a very serious risk because they will either leak HIGHLY flamable fumes or they will split under the pressure that WILL build up.
Not a good scene!

Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 Motorhome.

JVK,
why wouldnt you just use the old 44 gallon drum designed and approved for petrol storage and cartage?
what advantage would you get from the plastic container other than a miniscule weight saving verse an unproven and unapproved alternative.
cheers
Howard

Definitely illegal to fill, and definitely not very smart.
If it is just so you can save a couple of dollars on buying fuel at your destination, or along the way, then that little saving could come at a huge cost. Ie, someone's life.

JVK,

Don't use them. Apart from the above reasons we have also found that many of bungs leak and can even pop out under pressure.

Most also have a coarse American thread and require a special adaptor($30-$40) to be able to fit any Aust fittings.