Gov't mandates gas can flame arrestors.

[MTGreen]

I know-I have one. Note I said “I like my vacuum draw pump….”
I want one with battery & motor, so the waste oil goes directly into an empty jug.
I’m tired of wasting time.

Maybe look into oil extraction pumps for inboard boat motors. I think some of those will actually go down the dipstick tube to pull the oil out might be what you need

 

[aczlan]

I have one of these that works very well:

https://www.amazon.com/FOUR-UNCLES-Extractor-Pneumatic-Convenient/dp/B0836GH3G7/

I got that one specifically because I wanted both the hand pump and the pneumatic pump, that way I can use it in the shop or someplace else.
Seems to be pretty much identical to our name brand one at work.

Aaron Z

 

[mapper]

Would be great if they’d make that pump with a skinny tube to pull oil from small gearboxes, like bush hog boxes.
I like my vacuum draw pump, but I’d prefer something like that and just put the waste oil right back in the plastic bottles the new oil was in.

They don't work very well with viscose liquids, only so much energy in one D cell battery.

 

[mapper]

Had only one experience with a fuel can with a flame arrestor. Took about 15 minutes to fill the can without spilling fuel , had to dribble it in with the pump valve just barely cracked open.
They made it so it could only be removed with pliers and that destroyed it, so I haven't had any problems filling it since.
Don't worry too much about burning myself up. Been fueling equipment up since before 10 years old. My dad warned me about gas fumes and open flame about that time too when we were burning brush piles. Made sense then just like it does now.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I need one after eating Mexican food.

 

[two_bit_score]

What is a flame arrestor on a gas can?

A flame arrestor is a small device, similar to a mesh screen, in the nozzle of the can. The screen helps prevent vapors in the gasoline container from igniting. Such a device is required on metal gas cans. Required on metal cans already and about to be required on plastic cans.
Don't quote me but one of my gas cans is a 6 gal water can. I see no difference. It looks and works like a gas can. I installed a vent like my other cans and it was cheaper than a gas can and it held more fuel... so I've been using it for about 8 years. Oh - it's blue.

Yep. I’ve been switching over to these type metal cans for the last couple years. The screen is no problem.

The yellow diesel cans are $5 more than the red gasoline cans though. Go figure.

 

[MossRoad]

Would be great if they’d make that pump with a skinny tube to pull oil from small gearboxes, like bush hog boxes.
I like my vacuum draw pump, but I’d prefer something like that and just put the waste oil right back in the plastic bottles the new oil was in.

I think the impeller is at the bottom of the tube. Can't recall for sure, but I think it's a lift pump, not a suction pump.

 

[Snobdds]

They are regulating away oil and gas. Is it not obvious?

 

[2manyrocks]

Harbor Freight
$12
Works great.
Have had it for 4-5 years.

Battery-Operated Liquid Transfer Pump

Amazing deals on this Transfer Pump Battery Operated at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

How do you keep yours clean between uses?

 

[grsthegreat]

How do you keep yours clean between uses?

I bought one of those…..absolute crap. Worked for about 2 minutes, but did break nicely when it hit the wall.

 

[MossRoad]

How do you keep yours clean between uses?

I hang it on a peg on the wall.

 

[MossRoad]

I bought one of those…..absolute crap. Worked for about 2 minutes, but did break nicely when it hit the wall.

I think I've had mine 4 years or so.

 

[mikester]

I have had plastic screens on some of my Gerry cans for years, guys are getting their knickers in knots over nothing. The added benefit to the "flame arrestors" is it keeps dead flies and crud from inside your cans getting into your machinery fuel tanks.

BTW my 151 proof rum has a flame arrestor screen, my life hasn't turned upside down because of its presence.

Go back to worrying about secret microchips in medical vaccines.

 

[muttbarker]

The plastic cans i bought had these. The impede filling the can with gas. Typical nanny mentality in design, but rip out easy enough.

I have several five gallon cans and they all come with that. It is the first item that I remove when I get the cans home. Along with cutting off the stupid tab on the filler top that makes impossible to turn to remove.

 

[Hay Dude]

I have had plastic screens on some of my Gerry cans for years, guys are getting their knickers in knots over nothing. The added benefit to the "flame arrestors" is it keeps dead flies and crud from inside your cans getting into your machinery fuel tanks.

BTW my 151 proof rum has a flame arrestor screen, my life hasn't turned upside down because of its presence.

Go back to worrying about secret microchips in medical vaccines.

Oh boy…..

 

[Rustyiron]

That's what these are for:
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They pretty much suck, except for the last little bit.

 

[Snobdds]

I have had plastic screens on some of my Gerry cans for years, guys are getting their knickers in knots over nothing. The added benefit to the "flame arrestors" is it keeps dead flies and crud from inside your cans getting into your machinery fuel tanks.

BTW my 151 proof rum has a flame arrestor screen, my life hasn't turned upside down because of its presence.

Go back to worrying about secret microchips in medical vaccines.

Are you sure they're not metal screens. Plastic screens do absolutely nothing. Since they do nothing, it's not surprising your life did not change.

 

[mikester]

Are you sure they're not metal screens. Plastic screens do absolutely nothing. Since they do nothing, it's not surprising your life did not change.

No, I only have metal screens inside the tanks on my portable equipment. I know this because I accidentally push them into the tanks on occasion manhandling full 5 gallon gerry cans. Getting the screens back out of the tank sucks.

Gerry cans just suck in general, the gerry can screens don't raise or lower the bar for me. I use an electric pump on my 500 gallon diesel tank. I don't use enough gasoline to warrant a large fuel storage tank on site.

 

[cqaigy2]

Are you sure they're not metal screens. Plastic screens do absolutely nothing. Since they do nothing, it's not surprising your life did not change.

doesn't have to be metal to act as a flame arrestor.

 

[Snobdds]

No, I only have metal screens inside the tanks on my portable equipment. I know this because I accidentally push them into the tanks on occasion manhandling full 5 gallon gerry cans. Getting the screens back out of the tank sucks.

Gerry cans just suck in general, the gerry can screens don't raise or lower the bar for me. I use an electric pump on my 500 gallon diesel tank. I don't use enough gasoline to warrant a large fuel storage tank on site.

ok, you said plastic screens.