Making gas cans great again

[Duds13]

Thank you for your attention to this matter!

Make Gas Cans Great Again by Improving Flow | US EPA

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued letters to portable fuel container (PFC or gas can) manufacturers encouraging them to add vents to gas cans to ensure safe and effective refueling.

www.epa.gov

 

[Runner]

The fix:

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/ez-pour-hi-flo-replacement-spout-1053258

 

[deezler]

I bought a larger pack of similar nozzles and caps from amazon a while back.

Behold the beautiful options available

 

[EddieWalker]

Almost makes me hope that they will get rid of DEF next!!!!

 

[2manyrocks]

More gas gets spilled and vented into the air with these stupid EPA cans than the old ones.

 

[deezler]

More gas gets spilled and vented into the air with these stupid EPA cans than the old ones.

Completely agree. Spilling gas is FAR worse than letting a pittance of it evaporate out of the nozzle over time.

 

[deserteagle71]

The fix:

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/ez-pour-hi-flo-replacement-spout-1053258

I've not seen one of those "push-in vents" that come with the new nozzles that didn't leak. And half the time the threads on the replacement nozzle don't match my gas cans.

 

[Suburban Plowboy]

I bought new nozzles, and the threads were too deep. This prevents the lids from sealing against the cans, so diesel pours out. Frustrating.

I found a guy on Youtube who pulls the springs out of the original spouts.

 

[Runner]

I've not seen one of those "push-in vents" that come with the new nozzles that didn't leak. And half the time the threads on the replacement nozzle don't match my gas cans.

Same here. I will say, the vent seems to leak less over time. I don't know if it's possible the plastic swells when gas hits it or what. Might just be my wishful thinking....

I wonder if going down one size from the recommended drill bit to make the hole would help?

 

[Tinhack]

Almost makes me hope that they will get rid of DEF next!!!!

And the right to work on you're own stuff.

 

[bmaverick]

Thank you for your attention to this matter!

Make Gas Cans Great Again by Improving Flow | US EPA

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued letters to portable fuel container (PFC or gas can) manufacturers encouraging them to add vents to gas cans to ensure safe and effective refueling.

www.epa.gov

Now the question is, will the prices for a 5-gallon plastic can drop from $32 back to $12 like they once were.


NOT.

 

[ruffdog]

I bought ez-pour nozzles for all my cans. They had all the different threaded adapters to fit my old cans. They were a bit pricey, but the quality was well worth it.

EZ-POUR – Universal Fuel & Water Jug Spout

 

[2manyrocks]

As I interpret the release, they are only saying manufacturers can add a vent, but the spring loaded shut off funnel mess is still there?

 

[ruffdog]

Now the question is, will the prices for a 5-gallon plastic can drop from $32 back to $12 like they once were.


NOT.

No, up is the direction all the prices have been going lately.

 

[IXLR8]

First vent I put in leaked, I epoxied the rest in place... no leaks.

 

[bmaverick]

A vent is a good idea to bring back. I never did like Dutch Ovens and blankets.

 

[Hay Dude]

Almost makes me hope that they will get rid of DEF next!!!!

Now you’re pushing it…..

 

[Hay Dude]

No, up is the direction all the prices have been going lately.

Faux News.
Not diesel fuel.
It’s way down and the whole country still runs on #2.
I’m paying $2.99.
It was $3.50-$4.50 2022-2024.

So there’s that….

 

[bmaverick]

Faux News.
Not diesel fuel.
It’s way down and the whole country still runs on #2.
I’m paying $2.99.
It was $3.50-$4.50 2022-2024.

So there’s that….

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$3.59 here in IL, and $3.29 WI