Oil & Fuel Fuel cans

Smokeydog · Nov 10, 2021

Like the no-spill diesel fuel containers. Even my wife can fuel the little tractor but doesn’t like to. The bad part was holding the button down. 5gallons took 2-3 minutes to drain. Added these vents.

ZOOYL Gas Can Vent Caps Retrofit Kit 6 Packs, Enhances Flow for Faster Refills, Universal Fuel Tank and Gas Can Replacement Vent Valve Made of Durable Stainless Steel with Attached Silicone Rubber Cap https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VH2ZL1...abc_T7P0EXR2HVQBDW8NV2R8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Now can drain 5 gallons in 30-40 seconds. Not a single drop spilled.

Also retrofitted some jugs for the bigger tractor.

Had a bulk tank for awhile when farming more. Maintenance, filters, additives, draining, algae all cost time and money too. Use 80-100 gallons per year lately. Went back to jugs. Maybe switch to 55gallon drums? Hoisting jugs is kind of a barometer to keep tractoring.

What ever bulk tank you use, a pressure/vacuum vent is necessary for storing fuel around here. Keeps your fuel dryer. Surprised how many tanks I see with just a rain drip vent.

WranglerX · Nov 10, 2021

But does the NO-Spill still shut off with added can vent as its designed to do with spout vent?

RalphVa · Nov 10, 2021

Still looks to be too heavy for me. I've taken to doing it 2 gallons at a time.

With 5 gallon container, I first sit it on the hood and put a syphon in it to take most of it out before pouring the last in.

Smokeydog · Nov 10, 2021

DL Meisen said:
But does the NO-Spill still shut off with added can vent as its designed to do with spout vent?

That’s a good question. It’s so controllable I have no trouble filling to the top without spilling with or without the vent. Haven’t challenged if flow would stop at nozzle.

Jstpssng · Nov 10, 2021

I put the can in the bucket, raise it as high as I can reach, then run a siphon hose into the tank.

4570Man · Nov 10, 2021

Smokeydog said:
That’s a good question. It’s so controllable I have no trouble filling to the top without spilling with or without the vent. Haven’t challenged if flow would stop at nozzle.

I’ve never had any luck with the no spill shutting off as claimed. You just have to let off the button.

sea2summit · Nov 10, 2021

DL Meisen said:
But does the NO-Spill still shut off with added can vent as its designed to do with spout vent?

No idea if they ever did, they’re too busy leaking all over everything.

WranglerX · Nov 10, 2021

sea2summit said:
No idea if they ever did, they’re too busy leaking all over everything.

Then I must be doing something wrong as they operate as advertised for me and have no leaking problems...

jyoutz · Nov 10, 2021

Smokeydog said:
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Like the no-spill diesel fuel containers. Even my wife can fuel the little tractor but doesn’t like to. The bad part was holding the button down. 5gallons took 2-3 minutes to drain. Added these vents.

ZOOYL Gas Can Vent Caps Retrofit Kit 6 Packs, Enhances Flow for Faster Refills, Universal Fuel Tank and Gas Can Replacement Vent Valve Made of Durable Stainless Steel with Attached Silicone Rubber Cap https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VH2ZL1...abc_T7P0EXR2HVQBDW8NV2R8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Now can drain 5 gallons in 30-40 seconds. Not a single drop spilled.

Also retrofitted some jugs for the bigger tractor.

Had a bulk tank for awhile when farming more. Maintenance, filters, additives, draining, algae all cost time and money too. Use 80-100 gallons per year lately. Went back to jugs. Maybe switch to 55gallon drums? Hoisting jugs is kind of a barometer to keep tractoring.

What ever bulk tank you use, a pressure/vacuum vent is necessary for storing fuel around here. Keeps your fuel dryer. Surprised how many tanks I see with just a rain drip vent.

This is what I have:

Amazon.com: XtremepowerUS 30 Gallon Square Gas Caddy Tank Storage Drum Barrel Gasoline Fluid Diesel Carrier Pump

www.amazon.com

Smokeydog · Nov 11, 2021

There are some new nozzles that are absolutely impossible to use without spilling. Have retrofitted some old and new jugs to large flexible nozzles readily available. Maybe not legal in some states but not spilling fuel is important to me. The particular brand of jug in the picture works good for the smaller tractor. Two handle design helps lifting.

Not having to support the jug till most of the fuel is transferred helps my old joints.

Beaver Cove Deere · Nov 11, 2021

Eagle Safety Cans and done.

LittleBill21 · Nov 11, 2021

i prolly have 10 no spills, they work fine, I agree they don't shut off consistently. When I got the tractor i bought one of these since my fill neck is on the hood. I rest it on the steering wheel and just wait.

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4570Man · Nov 11, 2021

Beaver Cove Deere said:
Eagle Safety Cans and done.

I’ve used those and they don’t have many good options to rest the can while they’re pouring and the funnel is a hassle to have to clean every time.

Sawyer Rob · Nov 11, 2021

I've quit "pouring" out of cans altogether.

I bought D cell powered pumps, they shut off when the fuel tank is full, so I can sit the can on a rag on the hood, turn on the pump and walk away.

I don't need to buy spl. fuel cans either, I use the empty 2-1/2 gallon jugs my Rotella oil comes in. At 2-1/2 gallon size, they are easy to lift up on the hood too.

SR

jonsstihl · Nov 11, 2021

i'm surprised your gas station lets you fill up your "oil jugs" with diesel. you must know somebody

ljjhouser · Nov 11, 2021

I have one of those. Hate it. Trying to hold the 5 gal can while you push and hold down that spring button while fuel SLOWLY gurggles away. I like my VENTED VIP Racing can.

RalphVa · Nov 11, 2021

I pump 2 gallons out of my diesel generator's 60 gallon tank. Then put back when I get it down about 20 gallons.

ctgoldwing · Nov 11, 2021

I gave up on lifting 5 gallon jugs. Too old, too heavy, unwieldly trying to hold up. Found a new 55 gallon drum and installed a standard home heating fuel oil fill and vent on it. Used a 12volt Amazon 'special' diesel pump kit that included the pump, hose, handle and input hose and strainer. It pumps at about 15gpm. Mounted it on a nice drum dolly that really rolls easily! I replaced the cord and large alligator clips with a 20' cable and a connector that mates with one I put on the fel cross support.

At my age I really enjoy the little things!

Cycledude · Nov 11, 2021

I only use about 200 gallons per year so I like the 5 gallon No-Spill cans. Yes a couple hundred gallon barrel with a electric pump would be nice but then you have other issues to deal with.