Gas cans - really

[Creamer]

The Blitz video has more to it. When all of this was going on did anyone notice that the price of the low cost plastic gas containers doubled - no doubt for liability insurance. Kind of like the cost of lawnmower blades - much more cost in insurance than there is in making them.

 

[TheMan419]

The plastic container if stored indoors out of the sun might last 16 and 20 years, but are you saying that the junky plastic spout lasted that long, how many times did you replace the spout. Do all states have that non spill spout or is it only California, do you have a quality spout. All the plastic spouts on my plastic cans never make it over a year, they always crack.

I have an old school plastic can wo all the new carb stuff. It has always been stored in a garage. No problem w the spout. Both can and spout are 17 years old or so.

 

[rd_macgregor]

I have two 20-liter plastic jugs without vents; these try my patience.
Recently, we bought a Kubota RTV and also bought another yellow plastic can for its fuel. I was surprised to see that the new can looked identical to the old ones EXCEPT that it had a vent! Maybe the rules are different in Canada than in the US??

 

[jcummins]

Also check your local regulations, in my area the limit is 6gal for portable gas containers apparently.

That sounds like government ********.

 

[jcummins]

I have two 20-liter plastic jugs without vents; these try my patience.
Recently, we bought a Kubota RTV and also bought another yellow plastic can for its fuel. I was surprised to see that the new can looked identical to the old ones EXCEPT that it had a vent! Maybe the rules are different in Canada than in the US??

Drill a hole in the top, and screw in a short lag bolt....just remove the bolt to pour. Been doing it that way for years.

 

[Creamer]

I put a pin hole in all of mine so that as they go from hot to cold they do not suck the sides in. It also vents some for pouring which sure helps.

 

[tcreeley]

I keep reading that galvanized steel cans like Eagle or Justrite for diesel are bad for the tractor. I hate the plastic spouts that bust and are just a pain.
Iwas thinking that I might do well with a steel one, but then I read about the galvanized issue.
I buy 5 gallons of diesel at a time up the road at the station. I bring it back and dump it right into the tractor, all of it. Sometimes I might pick it up during the day and fill the tractor the next morning.
The can sits empty until I need more diesel.
Is this going to be a problem with the galvanized metal and residue that messes up my tractor?
I have a 2003 NH TC30.
Thanks for your thoughts and ideas.

 

[MossRoad]

I think we had this discussion 7 years ago.... :laughing:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/161755-plastic-vs-metal-fuel-cans.html

 

[dragoneggs]

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Add a vent (multiple sources on ebay) and I can pour 5 gallons in under a minute. The No-Spill diesel cans are the bomb. I put in the vent, and the pour time went from maybe 4-5 minutes to under one for 5 gallons. Highly recommend. The red cans, I have the vent, and bought a couple of the EZ-Pour nozzles. Solves the BS Govt. problem.

You are a godsend! I ***** everytime i use my red or yellow can. My thumb goes numb. I'm searching on line now! :thumbsup:

 

[flyerdan]

Here's another source if all else fails Replacement Spout Kit. Supposed to fit most of the plastic cans out there and retrofit the new style. I have three of the original Rubbermaid cans with one original flex spout intact. Wish I'd had the foresight to pick up a few replacement spouts when they were on the shelf for .99 or so back then.