Gas cans - really

[efmoto]

Go old school, jerry-can.
deutscheoptikdotcom 20-liter-jerry-can-single-can

 

[efmoto]

Sorry, I don't have post count for a link yet

 

[4570Man]

I’ve got an new old school jerry can and I don’t like it for fueling the tractor since it’s metal and scratches the hood. I much prefer my VP cans. I’ve also got a VP knockoff can that I paid $25 for.

 

[WranglerX]

I just got a no spill diesel can from Tractor Supply and it痴 working out great so far. No spill says it flows 3 gallons per minute and I think it does plus it didn稚 drip.

No Spill, Inc. Diesel Can, 5 gal., CARB Compliant at Tractor Supply Co.

Slowly getting rid of all my "old cans" (gas too) as they fail and replacing with "No Spill" cans...

Dale

 

[WranglerX]

The no spill can spout works great but you can speed up the flow quite a bit by adding a vent cap on the top back side by the handle. I put one on both my diesel and gas can, saved one and gave a couple to buddies. I think it almost doubles the flow as it doesn't have to take a break to breathe.

Amazon.com: 5 Yellow Fuel Gas Can Jug Vent Cap: Garden & Outdoor

Only issue with these vents as it negates auto shut off feature of "No Spill" can/nozzle I believe...

Dale

 

[Katahdin]

I have about a dozen NATO or GI jerry 5 gal cans I use with super-siphon hoses, but the easiest I've found to fill my Yanmar is the 2.5 gal "No Spill" cans.

The fill for the LX 4500 is high behind the operator seat. 5 gal cans are too heavy, but two 2.5 gal containers are just right.

 

[dragoneggs]

Only issue with these vents as it negates auto shut off feature of "No Spill" can/nozzle I believe...

Dale

Nope! Not mine. You must continually hold the 'fill' button down on the spigot to empty. As soon at you let go, it shuts off. No Spill... and has nothing to do with adding a vent. No vent means the air has to come through the fill spigot to replenish the emptied volume thus slowing down the rate of pour. An auxiliary vent solves that problem.

 

[4570Man]

I like the no spill cans for filling my small engines. Emptying a 5 gallon no spill takes forever.

 

[dragoneggs]

I like the no spill cans for filling my small engines. Emptying a 5 gallon no spill takes forever.

Try adding a vent! Just guessing but it might be twice as fast. Highly recommend.

 

[bcp]

One of the features of a No-Spill can is that the fuel flow stops shortly after the fuel level reaches the spout, stopping more air from going into the can. This lowers the chance of overflow. A vent will de-activate this feature.

Bruce

 

[RjCorazza]

I fuel my tractors with a transfer pump, but for the small equipment I use No Spill cans. They are hands down the best can I have ever used.

 

[Katahdin]

Nope! Not mine. You must continually hold the 'fill' button down on the spigot to empty. As soon at you let go, it shuts off. No Spill... and has nothing to do with adding a vent. No vent means the air has to come through the fill spigot to replenish the emptied volume thus slowing down the rate of pour. An auxiliary vent solves that problem.

You're describing the manual shut-off. The No-Spill cans will automatically stop flowing when the tank level has reached the No-Spill nozzle, even with the button pressed. Dale is saying your auxiliary vent breaks the auto shut-off feature.

 

[Oldoak]

Nope! Not mine. You must continually hold the 'fill' button down on the spigot to empty. As soon at you let go, it shuts off. No Spill... and has nothing to do with adding a vent. No vent means the air has to come through the fill spigot to replenish the emptied volume thus slowing down the rate of pour. An auxiliary vent solves that problem.

You're describing the manual shut-off. The No-Spill cans will automatically stop flowing when the tank level has reached the No-Spill nozzle, even with the button pressed. Dale is saying your auxiliary vent breaks the auto shut-off feature.

Now that makes sense. However I have never had a problem overfilling even the smallest tank I was refueling even with my old vented containers which I still use.

Common sense and paying attention goes a long way.

 

[4570Man]

I’ve never had good luck with the auto shutoff. They pull enough vacuum on the van to let out fuel to overflow the tank.

 

[PILOON]

Well over the years I tried many solutions with a small hand crank pump winning for a while.
Last winter I found a small 12VDC powered pump that fitted into my 5 gal fuel can that came compete with an inline switch and debris screen, all that for about $10.00 on a web site.
Not super fast but just nice for my CUT.
And no more scratched hood or sore shoulders and better still no spills.
One nice feature is that the hose self drains back into the fuel can so no spills.

The warning label says "for fuel only", not for gasoline, makes sense as the little brushed motor actually sits in the fuel as it drives a small impellor to push the fuel uphill.
They ship without a fuel hose but that is easily found locally. Takes 5/8" hose and I found coolant hose* to be the best as poly hardens when exposed to fuel.

* coolant hose is designed for engine compartments that are subject to oils, heat and fuel spillage that made sense to me.
I found silicone based coolant hose to be the best and most supple to use.
Neat advantage is 5/8 hose neatly fits 1/2" copper pipe for splicing or fitting a nozzle etc. (I made a nozzle using pipe bits and a 90 deg fitting)

 

[WranglerX]

Nope! Not mine. You must continually hold the 'fill' button down on the spigot to empty. As soon at you let go, it shuts off. No Spill... and has nothing to do with adding a vent. No vent means the air has to come through the fill spigot to replenish the emptied volume thus slowing down the rate of pour. An auxiliary vent solves that problem.

NOt sure of your response, my NO SPILL quits filling once the level of fuel reached end of spigot even if you keep button pushed down, like automatic shut off on gas pump nozzle... Sure saves a on a lot of run over and wasted fuel as long as auto shut off is functioning... Believe it has to do with the small tube in spigot being able to draw in air to vent tank... Maybe I am mistaken, but don't find need for extra vent for increased speed, beside the extra moments of quiet time are welcome...

Wife loves her "No Spill" for "her " mower saves her from flooding area with fuel... They come is one gallon sizes too...

Dale

 

[4570Man]

NOt sure of your response, my NO SPILL quits filling once the level of fuel reached end of spigot even if you keep button pushed down, like automatic shut off on gas pump nozzle... Sure saves a on a lot of run over and wasted fuel as long as auto shut off is functioning... Believe it has to do with the small tube in spigot being able to draw in air to vent tank... Maybe I am mistaken, but don't find need for extra vent for increased speed, beside the extra moments of quiet time are welcome...

Wife loves her "No Spill" for "her " mower saves her from flooding area with fuel... They come is one gallon sizes too...

Dale

I have a 5 gallon, 2.5 gallon and two 1 gallons. They’ll all overflow a little bit unless you manually shut it off.

 

[thekkfan]

Done with that junk. Using a wide mouth funnel and these for tractor. I don't have time for those little nipples.

RW Sunoco Race Jugs R71YL Sunoco 5 Gallon Race Jug Yellow - RAJ-R71YL Racing Warehouse racingwarehouse.com

 

[4570Man]

I have spouts on my racing jugs. It doesn’t flow as fast as s high flow funnel, but there’s no funnel to keep up with.

 

[CPTKILLER]

The old GI Jerry Cans is the best way to go if you can find some.