Do you replace your old plastic fuel cans due to age?

[Garandman]

I'd like to replace my new cans due to the fact that they are just awful. //

There's only one plastic one worth buying: No Spill. They vent air in a way that they drain pretty fast and it's easy to cut off flow with the trigger. I used 2.5 and 5 gallon models for "ready" fuel. They have them at Honda dealers and some other places.

 

[ArlyA]

Ya I'll agree. We use these in the 1,1/4 gallon version. They are nice and we have two of them to hold 2 stroke fuels. They seem to hold it without leakage and I like the spout cap to keep the dirt out of them. Of course these are not class III.

 

[bcp]

I've bought 3 NO-SPILL cans in the last few months. A local store has an occasional 40% off sale so I get a 5 gallon one for around $20. This is what made me wonder if I should retire my old, still-working cans.

Bruce

 

[ultrarunner]

There's only one plastic one worth buying: No Spill. They vent air in a way that they drain pretty fast and it's easy to cut off flow with the trigger. I used 2.5 and 5 gallon models for "ready" fuel. They have them at Honda dealers and some other places.

They must be well made because I have seen them blown up like a balloon on a 110 day and shriveled up at 5 am in the morning.

 

[MF283]

Ronnie have you seen where some have modified the cans to add a bar between the ears of the guard around the button to hold the button down while they watch the fuel drain out handsfree?

I haven't, need to do a search for that. Thanks

 

[Garandman]

I've bought 3 NO-SPILL cans in the last few months. A local store has an occasional 40% off sale so I get a 5 gallon one for around $20. This is what made me wonder if I should retire my old, still-working cans.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy (which flooded some areas that have never been flooded with 10-14' of salt water) I expanded my gas can inventory by a lot. An interactive flood map shows that even with Sandy-height water we wouldn't flood, but we would be on an island up to 12 hours a day.

A winter Northeast storm (Blizzard of '78, February 2015) would cause flooding, heavy snow, and power outages due to high winds. So we keep enough fuel to be able to run generators, chain saw and snow thrower for 10-14 days. I also keep 6-8 quarts of motor oil, which a lot of people forget about.

 

[Gem99ultra]

I've got those GARBAGE new cans. Worst thing I ever used. I break off the twist lock so the spout just pushes open when I use it, but it just gurgles along at the slowest pour ever. Think I'll try that trick with the valve stem and if it works, I'll retrofit all my cans.

Slightly off topic, but be aware - those tire valve stems deteriorate in short order. Either use metals stems or the plastic insert replacement vents on ebay. They work better and lasts longer.

I have a few plastic cans that are well over 20 years old and still function better than any of the new useless styles.

 

[PJSprog]

There's only one plastic one worth buying: No Spill. They vent air in a way that they drain pretty fast and it's easy to cut off flow with the trigger. I used 2.5 and 5 gallon models for "ready" fuel. They have them at Honda dealers and some other places.

Yeah, I've seen these at Rural King, too. I just didn't like the idea of yet another mechanical operation just to pour gas. I'm old-fashioned in that I like to pick up the can and just pour, using both hands to steady and control the can. I also wasn't thrilled with the prices of those things. Honestly, though, short of finding older cans at a flea market or auction, it is starting to look like these might be the best option.

 

[LittleBill21]

no spill i have used for years i have like 7 of them, i will use nothing else at this point and i agree they are pricey, but some are over 6 years old at this point if not longer and 0 issue

 

[newbury]

Yeah, I've seen these at Rural King, too. I just didn't like the idea of yet another mechanical operation just to pour gas. I'm old-fashioned in that I like to pick up the can and just pour, using both hands to steady and control the can. I also wasn't thrilled with the prices of those things. Honestly, though, short of finding older cans at a flea market or auction, it is starting to look like these might be the best option.

I've got about 6 newer GREAT metal cans - 2 Jerry can style, the rest Justrite TYPE II ACCUFLOW STEEL SAFETY CANS w/ the metal nozzle and probably 3 or 4 of the plastic 5 gallon containers still kicking around. The Jerry can style have a nice nozzle (bought separately), the Accuflow nozzle works well.

The plastic ones are actually the easiest to use.

Just unscrew the entire cap, set it aside and pour. Splash gas or fuel all around but what the heck.

If I have to get gas in where I can't directly pour a siphon works well.