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A sump for inhibiting leakage of liquid includes a double wall for at least part of the sump, and an interstitial space between the double wall. An indicator liquid is located in the space, and a sensor is in fluid communication with the space such that a change in the pressure or liquid level in th

A sump for inhibiting leakage of liquid includes a double wall for at least part of the sump, and an interstitial space between the double wall. An indicator liquid is located in the space, and a sensor is in fluid communication with the space such that a change in the pressure or liquid level in the interstitial space causes the sensor to indicate leakage into or from the interstitial space. The double wall includes a base, a wall directed upwardly from the base of the sump, and the upwardly directed wall includes an angular portion being directed at an angle from the base greater than 90 degrees relative to the base. A remote location of that portion is connected with a substantially upright wall portion for the sump. An aperture for an electrical conduit is located in the angular portion.

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1. A sump for inhibiting leakage of liquid contained therein comprising:a double wall for at least part of the sump, the sump defining a cavity for containing liquid, the double wall being for at least one of a base or side wall of the sump, the double wall having an exterior wall, the double wall h

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A sump for inhibiting leakage of liquid contained therein comprising:a double wall for at least part of the sump, the sump defining a cavity for containing liquid, the double wall being for at least one of a base or side wall of the sump, the double wall having an exterior wall, the double wall having an interior wall;an exterior wall aperture in the exterior wall of the double wall and an interior wall aperture in the interior wall of the double wall, wherein a means for transferring fluid can be inserted through the exterior wall aperture and the interior wall aperture;an interstitial space between the double wall;a fluid in the interstitial space; anda sensor in fluid communication with the fluid in the interstitial space such that a change in the condition of the fluid in the interstitial space causes the sensor to indicate leakage into or from the interstitial space, the sensor being removably secured to an interior wall portion of the double wall with a portion of the sensor extending through the interior wall portion a predetermined distance into the interstitial space so that the sensor will then be able to detect whether there is any leakage in the interstitial space. 2. A sump as claimed in claim 1 including means for locating a gasoline dispenser above the sump, the sump being for containing liquid leaking from at least one of the dispenser or a pipe directed from a source of gasoline to the gasoline dispenser and the pipe being directed at least partly through the sump in its connection between the source and the dispenser. 3. A sump as claimed in claim 1 wherein the sensor is a manometer, the manometer is selectively mounted in the cavity within an inner wall of the double walls and wherein the manometer is in fluid communication with the interstitial space. 4. A sump as claimed in claim 1 including an indictor fluid is a liquid, and wherein the indicator liquid is brine, the brine being selectively colored. 5. A sump as claimed in claim 4 wherein the brine extends from the interstitial space into a manometer, the manometer being mounted at the base of the sump and being directed substantially vertically within the sump, the manometer including a substantially transparent column whereby the brine level can be sensed. 6. A sump as claimed in claim 5 including a measure mounted in adjacency with the manometer column such that changes in the liquid level in the manometer can be detected against a measuring scale. 7. A sump as claimed in claim 6 wherein the manometer is separable from the sump separation being effected by releasing a mounting element, the mounting element being locate with the base of the sump and extending between an inner wall through the interstitial space am to an outer wall of the sump. 8. A sump as claimed in claim 7 wherein the manometer column is made of plastic. 9. A sump as claimed in claim 1 wherein the interstitial space is retained relatively small thereby to permit a relatively small quantity of interstitial fluid to be contained therein such that relatively small changes in fluid condition in the interstitial space, such changes being affected either by the ingress of fluid from the cavity through an inner wall to the interstitial space or the egress of fluid from an outer wall to an area surrounding the outer wall is relatively easily detected by changes reflected in the manometer. 10. A sump as claimed in claim 1 wherein the interstitial space includes bridges, the bridges selectively being formed by fiberglass and the bridges acting to provide enhanced strength collectively to inner and outer walls of the sump. 11. A sump as claimed in claim 1 wherein the fluid in the interstitial space is connected with the sensor thereby to determine the pressure or vacuum changes in the interstitial space. 12. A sump as claimed in claim 1 including a breathing hole located towards the upper limit of the interstitial space, the breathing hole permitting purging of air relative to the interstiti al space, thereby to minimize volume fluctuations in fluid level in the interstitial space due to temperature differences. 13. A sump as claimed in claim 1 wherein an outer wall of the interstitial space extends in height up at least up to one-half the height of an inner wall of the sump. 14. A sump as claimed in claim 13 wherein an outer wall extends to a height above the level of a fitting for located tubing passing through the outer wall and the inner wall of the sump wall. 15. A sump as claimed in claim 1 wherein the interstitial space extends around an upwardly wall and a base of the sump. 16. A sump as claimed in claim 1 wherein the double wall includes a base, a wall directed upwardly from the base of the sump towards the top thereby forming a cavity for liquid, and the upwardly directed wall includes an angular portion being directed at an angle from the base greater than 90 degrees relative to the base and a remote location of that portion being connected with a substantially upright wall portion for the sump. 17. A sump as claimed in claim 16 wherein the angular portion extending between the base and the substantially upright wall portion extends at about 135 degrees relative to the base and at about 135 degrees relative to an upright wall of the sump. 18. A sump as claimed in claim 17 including an aperture through the angular portion. 19. A sump as claimed in claim 18 wherein the aperture includes a fitting for receiving a conduit, the conduit being directed substantially at right angles to the angular portion and the conduit including a bend within the sump, the bend being for directing the conduit substantially upwardly and parallel to a upright wall of the sump. 20. A sump as claimed in claim 17 including a bend in the conduit, the bend being in a position removed from the fitting and outwardly located relative to the sump such that the conduit portion after the bend is directed substantially parallel to the base of the sump. 21. A sump as claimed in claim 18 including a bend in the conduit, the bend being in a position removed from the fitting and outwardly located relative to the sump such that the conduit is directed substantially parallel to the base of the sump. 22. A sump as claimed in claim 18 wherein the conduit is integral and continuous between a position removed from the sump and crossing through an aperture in the sump and upwardly in the sump. 23. A sump as claimed in claim 16 wherein the cross section of the sump viewed from the top is substantially rectangular. 24. A sump as claimed in claim 16 wherein an end view of the sump includes a substantially horizontal top, a vertical side wall, the base extending substantially parallel to the top and for a distance partially equal to the distance of the top, and the angular portion extends upwardly to a line about equal to the end of the top, and a vertically directed relatively shorter upwardly directed wall extending between the end of the top and the end of the angular portion remote from the base. 25. A sump as claimed in claim 16 including at least one aperture in the upright wall, the aperture being to receive a pipe containing fluid and for directing the pipe through the sump wall and upwardly to a position above the sump, the upright wall being the wall not directly connected to the angular portion of the sump. 26. A sump as claimed in claim 25 including an aperture in the angular portion, the aperture being in a position relatively closer to the upright wall connected to the angular portion than to the position of joinder of the angular portion with the base. 27. A sump as claimed in claim 16 including a mouth of the sump at the top, the mouth being for receiving a gasoline dispenser and means for passage through the sump of one or more pipes connecting the gasoline dispenser with the environment outside of the sump. 28. A sump as claimed in claim 27 wherein one or more pipe(s) is for directing gasoline from an environment outside of the sump thr ough the sump and to the dispenser and including a conduit for directing electrical conductors from an environment outside of the sump through the sump to the dispenser. 29. A sump as claimed in claim 28 wherein the electrical conduit includes a vertically directed portion, a portion angled at about 135 degrees relative to the vertical portion and passing through an aperture in the angular portion of the sump, and a further bend in the conduit of about 135 degrees at a position remote and outside of the sump, the conduit being for directing electrical conductors from outside of the sump through the sump and above the sump. 30. A sump for inhibiting leakage of liquid contained therein comprising:a double wall for at least part of the sump, the sump defining a cavity for containing liquid, the double wall being for at least one of a base or side wall of the sump, the double wall having an exterior wall, the double wall having an interior wall;an exterior wall aperture in the exterior wall of the double wall and an interior wall aperture in the interior wall of the double wall, wherein a means for transferring fluid can be inserted through the exterior wall aperture and the interior wall aperture;an interstitial space between the double wall;a fluid in the interstitial space;a sensor in fluid communication with the fluid in the interstitial space such that a change in the level of the fluid in the interstitial space causes the sensor to indicate leakage into or from the interstitial space, the sensor being removably secured to an interior wall portion of the double wall with a portion of the sensor extending through the interior wall portion a predetermined distance into the interstitial space so that the sensor will then be able to detect whether there is any leakage in the interstitial space; andthe sensor being a manometer, and the manometer being selectively mounted in the cavity within an inner wall of the double walls and wherein the manometer is in fluid communication with the interstitial space. 31. A sump as claimed in claim 30 including means for locating a gasoline dispenser above the sump, the sump being for containing liquid leaking from at least one of the dispenser or a pipe directed from a source of gasoline to the gasoline dispenser and the pipe being directed at least partly through the sump in its connection between the source and the dispenser. 32. A sump as claimed in claim 30 including an indictor fluid is a liquid, and wherein the indicator liquid is brine, the brine being selectively colored, and wherein the brine extends from the interstitial space into the manometer, the manometer being mounted at the base of the sump and being directed substantially vertically within the sump, the manometer including a substantially transparent column whereby the brine level can be sensed. 33. A sump as claimed in claim 32 including a measure mounted in adjacency with the manometer column such that changes in the liquid level in the manometer can be detected against a measuring scale. 34. A sump as claimed in claim 30 wherein the manometer is separable from the sump, separation being effected by releasing a mounting element, the mounting element being located with the base of the sump and extending between an inner wall through the interstitial space and to an outer wall of the sump. 35. A sump for inhibiting leakage of liquid contained therein comprising:a double wall for at least part of the sump, the sump defining a cavity for containing liquid, the double wall being for at least one of a base or side wall of the sump;an interstitial space between the double wall;a brine liquid in the interstitial space;a sensor in fluid communication with the brine liquid in the interstitial space such that a change in the level of the fluid in the interstitial space causes the sensor to indicate leakage into or from the interstitial space, the sensor being removably secured to an interior wall portion of the double wall with a port ion of the sensor extending through the interior wall portion a predetermined distance into the interstitial space so that the sensor will then be able to detect whether there is any leakage in the interstitial space;the sensor being a manometer, and the manometer being selectively mounted in the cavity within an inner wall of the double walls and wherein the manometer is in fluid communication with the brine liquid in the interstitial space; andmeans for locating a gasoline dispenser above the sump, the sump being for containing liquid leaking from at least one of the dispenser or a pipe directed from a source of gasoline to the gasoline dispenser and the pipe being directed at least partly through the sump in its connection between the source and the dispenser. 36. A sump as claimed in claim 35 wherein the interstitial space is retained relatively small thereby to permit a relatively small quantity of interstitial fluid to be contained therein such that relatively small changes in fluid condition in the interstitial space, such changes being affected either by the ingress of fluid from the cavity through an inner wall to the interstitial space or the egress of fluid from an outer wall to an area surrounding the outer wall is relatively easily detected by changes reflected in the manometer. 37. A sump as claimed in claim 35 wherein the interstitial space includes bridges, the bridges selectively being formed by fiberglass and the bridges acting to provide enhanced strength collectively to inner and, outer walls of the sump. 38. A sump as claimed in claim 35 wherein the brine liquid in the interstitial space is connected with the sensor thereby to determine the pressure or vacuum changes in the interstitial space. 39. A sump as claimed in claim 35 including a breathing hole located towards the upper limit of the interstitial space, the breathing hole permitting purging of air relative to the interstitial space, thereby to minimize volume fluctuations in brine liquid level in the interstitial space due to temperature differences. 40. A sump as claimed in claim 35 wherein an outer wall of the interstitial space extends in height up at least up to one-half the height of an inner wall of the sump. 41. A sump as claimed in claim 35 wherein an outer wall extends to a height above the level of a fitting for located tubing passing through the outer wall and the inner wall of the sump wall. 42. A sump as claimed in claim 35 wherein the interstitial space extends around an upwardly wall and a base of the sump. 43. A sump for inhibiting leakage of liquid contained therein comprising:a double wall for at least part of the sump, the sump defining a cavity for containing liquid, the double wall being for at least one of a base or side wall of the sump, the double wall having an exterior wall, the double wall having an interior wall;an exterior wall aperture in the exterior wall of the double wall and an interior wall aperture in the interior wall of the double wall, wherein a means for transferring fluid can be inserted through the exterior wall aperture and the interior wall aperture;an interstitial space between the double wall;a fluid in the interstitial space;a sensor in fluid communication with the fluid in the interstitial space such that a change in the condition of the fluid in the interstitial space causes the sensor to indicate leakage into or from the interstitial space, the sensor being removably secured to an interior wall portion of the double wall with a portion of the sensor extending through the interior wall portion a predetermined distance into the interstitial space so that the sensor will then be able to detect whether there is any leakage in the interstitial space; andthe sensor means being connected for communicating a change in the fluid condition to an indicator. 44. A sump as claimed in claim 43 wherein the sensor is a manometer, the manometer is selectively mounted in the cavity within an inner wall of the double walls and wherein the manometer is in fluid communication with the interstitial space. 45. A sump as claimed in claim 43 including a valve for connection to the sensor, the valve being for shutting of a fluid path in the event a predetermined amount of change in condition of the sensor, such predetermined amount of change being representative of a predetermined amount of change of the condition of the fluid in the interstitial space. 46. A sensor for a sump for inhibiting leakage of liquid contained therein the sump having a double wall for at least part of the sump, the double wall being for at least one of a base or side wall of the sump the sump defining a cavity for containing liquid, the double wall having an exterior wall, the double wall having an interior wall; an exterior wall aperture in the exterior wall of the double wall and an interior wall aperture in the interior wall of the double wall, wherein a means for transferring fluid can be inserted through the exterior wall aperture and the interior wall aperture; an interstitial space between the double wall; a fluid in the interstitial space, the sensor comprising:a body for fluid communication with a fluid in the interstitial space such that a change in the condition of the fluid in the interstitial space causes the sensor to indicate leakage into or from the interstitial space, the sensor being removably secured to an interior wall portion of the double wall with a portion of the sensor extending through the interior wall portion a predetermined distance into the interstitial space so that the sensor will then be able to detect whether there is any leakage in the interstitial space. 47. A sensor as claimed in claim 46 including a manometer, the manometer being selectively for mounting in a cavity within an inner wall of the double walls and wherein the manometer is in fluid communication with the interstitial space. 48. A sump for inhibiting leakage of liquid contained therein comprising:a double wall for at least part of the sump, the sump defining a cavity for containing liquid, the double wall being for at least one of a base or side wall of the sump, the double wall having an exterior wall, the double wall having an interior wall;an exterior wall aperture in the exterior wall of the double wall and an interior wall aperture in the interior wall of the double wall, wherein a means for transferring fluid can be inserted through the exterior wall aperture and the interior wall aperture;an interstitial space between the double wall;a fluid in the interstitial space; anda sensor in the cavity of the sump, such that a change in the condition of the fluid in the interstitial space causes the sensor to indicate leakage into or from the interstitial space, the sensor being removably secured to an interior wall portion of the double wall with a portion of the sensor extending through the interior wall portion a predetermined distance into the interstitial space so that the sensor will then be able to detect whether there is any leakage in the interstitial space. 49. A sump for inhibiting leakage of liquid contained therein comprising:a double wall for at least part of the sump, the sump defining a cavity for containing liquid, the double wall being for at least one of a base or side wall of the sump, the double wall having an exterior wall, the double wall having an interior wall;an exterior wall aperture in the exterior wall of the double wall and an interior wall aperture in the interior wall of the double wall, wherein a means for transferring fluid can be inserted through the exterior wall aperture and the interior wall aperture;an interstitial space between the double wall; anda sensor connected with the interstitial space, such that a change in the condition in the interstitial space causes the sensor to indicate leakage into or from the interstitial space, the sensor being removably secured to an interior wall portion of the double wall with a portion of the sens or extending through the interior wall portion a predetermined distance into the interstitial space so that the sensor will then be able to detect whether there is any leakage in the interstitial space. 50. A sump as claimed in claim 49 wherein the sensor is located at a relative low point in relation to the sump base. 51. A sump as claimed in claim 49 wherein the sensor is located at a location outside of the sump. 52. A sump for location below a ground level and for cooperation with a tank sump for storing gasoline for subsequent delivery to a gasoline dispenser comprising:a base;a wall directed upwardly from the base of the sump towards a top thereby forming a cavity;the base being for location on a tank sump collar, the collar giving access to tank sump for storing gasoline;at least one of the base or the wall of the sump is formed by at least two elements and includes said interstitial space between the two elements, there being a fluid in the interstitial space; anda sensor, preferably a manometer, in fluid connection with the interstitial space, the sensor being for determining fluid changes in the interstitial space, such changes being an indication of fluid passage through at least one of the elements being the wall or base, the sensor being removably secured to an interior wall portion of the two elements with a portion of the sensor extending through the interior wall portion a predetermined distance into the interstitial space so that the sensor will then be able to detect whether there is any leakage in the interstitial space. 53. A sump for inhibiting leakage of liquid contained therein comprising:an interior wall positioned in at least part of the sump;an exterior wall positioned in at least part of the sump;an aperture that extends through the interior wall and the exterior wall, wherein a means for transferring fluid can be inserted through the aperture,an interstitial space between the interior wall and the exterior wall;a fluid in the interstitial space; anda sensor in fluid communication with the fluid in the interstitial space such that a change in the condition of the fluid in the interstitial space causes the sensor to indicate leakage into or from the interstitial space, the sensor being removably secured to an interior wall portion of the double wall with a portion of the sensor extending through the interior wall portion a predetermined distance into the interstitial space so that the sensor will then be able to detect whether there is any leakage in the interstitial space. 54. A sump as claimed in claim 53 including means for locating a gasoline dispenser above the sump, the sump being for containing liquid leaking from at least one of the dispenser or a pipe directed from a source of gasoline to the gasoline dispenser and the pipe being directed at least partly though the sump in its connection between the source and the dispenser. 55. A sump as claimed in claim 53 including an indictor fluid is a liquid, and wherein the indicator liquid is brine, the brine being selectively colored, and wherein the brine extends from the interstitial space into the manometer, the manometer being mounted at the base of the sump and being directed substantially vertically within the sump, the manometer including a substantially transparent column whereby the brine level can be sensed. 56. A sump as claimed in claim 53 including a measure mounted in adjacency with the manometer column such that changes in the liquid level in the manometer can be detected against a measuring scale. 57. A sump as claimed in claim 53 wherein the manometer is separable from the sump, separation being effected by releasing a mounting element, the mounting element being located with the base of the sump and extending between an inner wall through the interstitial space and to an outer wall of the sump. 58. A sump for inhibiting leakage of liquid contained therein comprising:a double wall for at least part of the sump, the sump defining a ca vity for containing liquid, the double wall being for at least one of the a base or side wall of the sump, the double wall having an exterior wall, the double wall having an interior wall;an exterior wall aperture in the exterior wall of the double wall and an interior wall aperture in the interior wall of the double wall, wherein a means for transferring fluid can be inserted through the exterior wall aperture and the interior wall aperture;a fitting positioned in the exterior wall aperture and interior wall aperture, wherein the fitting can receive a means for transferring fluids;an interstitial space between the double wall;a fluid in the interstitial space; anda sensor in fluid communication with the fluid in the interstitial space such that a change in the condition of the fluid in the interstitial space causes the sensor to indicate leakage into or from the interstitial space, the sensor being removably secured to an interior wall portion of the double wall with a portion of the sensor extending through the interior wall portion a predetermined distance into the interstitial space so that the sensor will then be able to detect whether there is any leakage in the interstitial space. 59. A sump as claimed in claim 58 including means for locating a gasoline dispenser above the sump, the sump being for containing liquid leaking from at least one of the dispenser or a pipe directed from a source of gasoline to the gasoline dispenser and the pipe being directed at least partly through the sump in its connection between the source and the dispenser. 60. A sump as claimed in claim 58 including an indictor fluid is a liquid, and wherein the indicator liquid is brine, the brine being selectively colored, and wherein the brine extends from the interstitial space into the manometer, the manometer being mounted at the base of the sump and being directed substantially vertically within the sump, the manometer including a substantially transparent column whereby the brine level can be sensed. 61. A sump as claimed in claim 58 including a measure mounted in adjacency with the manometer column such that changes in the liquid level in the manometer can be detected against a measuring scale. 62. A sump as claimed in claim 58 wherein the manometer is separable from the sump, separation being effected by releasing a mounting element, the mounting element being located with the base of the sump and extending between an inner wall through the interstitial space and to an outer wall of the sump. 63. A sump for inhibiting leakage of liquid contained therein comprising:a double wall for at least part of the sump, the sump defining a cavity for containing liquid, the double wall being for at least one of the a base or side wall of the sump;a means for locating a gasoline dispenser above the sump, the sump being for containing liquid leaking from at least one of the dispenser or a pipe directed from a source of gasoline to the gasoline dispenser and the pipe being directed at least partly through the sump in its connection between the source and the dispenser;an interstitial space between the double wall;a fluid in the interstitial space; anda sensor in fluid communication with the fluid in the interstitial space such that a change in the condition of the fluid in the interstitial space causes the sensor to indicate leakage into or from the interstitial space, the sensor being removably secured to an interior wall portion of the double wall with a portion of the sensor extending through the interior wall portion a predetermined distance into the interstitial space so that the sensor will then be able to detect whether there is any leakage in the interstitial space. 64. A sump as claimed in claim 63 including an indictor fluid is a liquid, and wherein the indicator liquid is brine, the brine being selectively colored, and wherein the brine extends from the interstitial space into the manometer, the manometer being mounted at the base of the sump and being directed substantially vertically within the sump, the manometer including a substantially transparent column whereby the brine level can be sensed. 65. A sump as claimed in claim 63 including a measure mounted in adjacency with the manometer column such that changes in the liquid level in the manometer can be detected against a measuring scale. 66. A sump as claimed in claim 63 wherein the manometer is separable from the sump, separation being effected by releasing a mounting element, the mounting element being located with the base of the sump and extending between an inner wall through the interstitial space and to an outer wall of the sump. 67. A sump for inhibiting leakage of liquid contained therein comprising:a double wall for at least part of the sump, the sump defining a cavity for containing liquid, the double wall being for at least one of the a base or side wall of the sump, the double wall having an exterior wall, the double wall having an interior wall;an exterior wall aperture in the exterior wall of the double wall and an interior wall aperture in the interior wall of the double wall, wherein a means for transferring vapor can be inserted through the exterior wall aperture and the interior wall aperture;an interstitial space between the double wall;a vapor in the interstitial space; anda sensor in vapor communication with the vapor in the interstitial space such that a change in the condition of the vapor in the interstitial space causes the sensor to indicate leakage into or from the interstitial space, the sensor being removably secured to an interior wall portion of the double wall with a portion of the sensor extending through the interior wall portion a predetermined distance into the interstitial space so that the sensor will then be able to detect whether there is any leakage in the interstitial space. 68. A sump as claimed in claim 67 including means for locating a gasoline dispenser above the sump, the sump being for containing liquid leaking from at least one of the dispenser or a pipe directed from a source of gasoline to the gasoline dispenser and the pipe being directed at least partly through the sump in its connection between the source and the dispenser. 69. A sump as claimed in claim 67 wherein the sensor is a manometer, the manometer is selectively mounted in the cavity within an inner wall of the double walls and wherein the manometer is in vapor communication with the interstitial space. 70. A sump as claimed in claim 67 including a measure mounted in adjacency with the manometer column such that changes in the vapor level in the manometer can be detected against a measuring scale. 71. A sump as claimed in claim 67 wherein the manometer is separable from the sump, separation being effected by releasing a mounting element, the mounting element being located with the base of the sump and extending between an inner wall through the interstitial space and to an outer wall of the sump. 72. A sump for inhibiting leakage of liquid contained therein comprising:a double wall for at least part of the sump, the sump defining a cavity for containing liquid, the wall being for at least one of the a base or side wall of the sump;an interstitial space between the double wall;a liquid in the interstitial space;a sensor in fluid communication with the liquid in the interstitial space such that a change in the level of the fluid in the interstitial space causes the sensor to indicate leakage into or from the interstitial space, the sensor being removably secured to an interior wall portion of the double wall with a portion of the sensor extending through the interior wall portion a predetermined distance into the interstitial space so that the sensor will then be able to detect whether there is any leakage in the interstitial space;the sensor being a manometer, and the manometer being selectively mounted in the cavity within an inner wall of the double walls and wherein the manometer is in fluid commun ication with the liquid in the interstitial space; andmeans for locating a gasoline dispenser above the sump, the sump being for containing liquid leaking from at least one of the dispenser or a pipe directed from a source of gasoline to the gasoline dispenser and the pipe being directed at least partly through the sump in its connection between the source and the dispenser. 73. The sump of claim 72, wherein the liquid is brine. 74. The sump of claim 72, wherein the liquid is propylene glycol.