Gas cans - really

   / Gas cans - really #21  
Tank and hand pump, I hate cans. Depending on how much you use, factory units are available,

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200484467_200484467

I have a 50 gallon saddle tank out of a truck with a hand pump I use, I picked up for $100, been working like a charm for years. I also have a 300 gallon I had given to me, but we own a farm and I use more than the typical person.
 
   / Gas cans - really
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#22  
tessiers,
for a guy like me, I think the tank and pump is really not a great solution. One is how to handle filling a tank (presumably more than one can lift (and yeah, I would have an FEL for the first time so that is probably surmountable), but I also do not use fuel fast enough that I could keep up with seasonal blend issues, condensation, and whatever else lurks in stale diesel.

Maybe I'm imagining issues that do not really exist. A pair of 5 gallon cans would, however, almost certainly keep me running very well.
 
   / Gas cans - really #23  
Trust me, stay away from plastic, it's junk, expands, and is dangerous. You will be replacing plastic very soon. These cans are awesome. Bought these from Amazon.

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#24  
Trust me, stay away from plastic, it's junk, expands, and is dangerous. You will be replacing plastic very soon. These cans are awesome. Bought these from Amazon.

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Now that's what I am looking for! I have 2 cans just like it but w/o the fancy hose arrangement. They are great, but this would be much better.

Amazon, huh? I'll check it out.

Brent
 
   / Gas cans - really
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#25  
Indeed, they have many different types of cans, including these (which look best to me). Not cheap, but quality never is.

$58 per.
 
   / Gas cans - really #26  
Now that's what I am looking for! I have 2 cans just like it but w/o the fancy hose arrangement. They are great, but this would be much better.

Amazon, huh? I'll check it out.

Brent
Be warned, and scrutinize the specs. The flexible hose/spouts come in two diameters; I have forgotten but think they were 5/8" and 1". Get the larger diameter so you won't have to squeeze the vent handle as long.
 
   / Gas cans - really #28  
Trust me, stay away from plastic, it's junk, expands, and is dangerous. You will be replacing plastic very soon. These cans are awesome. Bought these from Amazon.

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I looked into those awhile back, but saw quite a few reviews about them leaking and that they are galvanized and fuel cannot be stored in them. I know some of the tractor manufacturers, including JD, specifically warn against using galvanized cans. I bought more plastic cans and added vents to speed fueling, just like GaryLock showed above.
 
   / Gas cans - really #29  
Trust me, stay away from plastic, it's junk, expands, and is dangerous. You will be replacing plastic very soon. These cans are awesome. Bought these from Amazon.

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Are you serious? I have plastic gas cans, some of which are well over 20 years old and still in use.
 
   / Gas cans - really #30  
Trust me, stay away from plastic, it's junk, expands, and is dangerous. You will be replacing plastic very soon. These cans are awesome. Bought these from Amazon.
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Catman8, I seriously find it hard to believe you can even get those shipped into Cali with all the regulations (CARB and others). ;)

-R
 

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