Got my diesel cans.

[jayhaitch]

There've been many complaints about fuel spillage from the new "spill-proof" gas cans on various OPE forums I've read. For now, I'll use two 5-gal jerry cans for the tractor's diesel. All local retailers have changed over to the new "spill-proof" styles. They are Sceptre brand mostly. We don't have Blitz here. Sceptre makes a good products, as I'm still using a perfectly good 27 year old plastic Sceptre 5 gal gasoline can for my OPE that my dad bought. They still make the same can, just a newer more flexible spout.

I prefer Wedco cans though. They are more rectangular than square, which I find easier to carry when full (bad back). I saw Wedco 20 litre (5 nominal US gal) diesel cans earlier this summer, and thought I'd wait till we were closer to taking possession of the new house before buying any. Rats. None to be found; only Sceptre spill-proof ones.

On a whim, I stopped by a local independant home centre in a town an hour away while ordering my trailer. Jackpot! They had a whole rack full of gas and diesel "old style" cans. Bought two, Can$12.99 each, Wedco model W546. This should last me pretty much as long as I'll want to ride the tractor , which will be until I'm horizontal

Has anyone seen these Wedco cans in the US?

http://www.theplasticsgroup.net/pdf/us/specialcontainersheet.pdf

 

[midlf]

I got a W546 Wedco from the local True Value.

 

[Joe1]

I looked for a long time for a 2 1/2 gallon old style vented plastic diesel fuel can and couldn't find one since they are all now the spill proof here in Nanny State California. The "spillproof" cans make no sense when filling a 2" - 3" diesel tank opening.

I did find, however, that Kerosene was not included in the latest regulations and was able to buy an old style vented 2 1/2 gallon blue kerosene can which I can lift and pour into the tractor tank a lot easier than 5 gallons. 2 - 2 1/2 gallons is about all I pour at any time anyway, so I fill the kerosene can from the larger diesel can at ground level. A lost less strain and spillage.

 

[NewToy]

I looked for a long time for a 2 1/2 gallon old style vented plastic diesel fuel can and couldn't find one since they are all now the spill proof here in Nanny State California. The "spillproof" cans make no sense when filling a 2" - 3" diesel tank opening.

I did find, however, that Kerosene was not included in the latest regulations and was able to buy an old style vented 2 1/2 gallon blue kerosene can which I can lift and pour into the tractor tank a lot easier than 5 gallons. 2 - 2 1/2 gallons is about all I pour at any time anyway, so I fill the kerosene can from the larger diesel can at ground level. A lost less strain and spillage.

That's a good idea with the 2.5 gallon cans. Those five gallon jobs can be a bear trying to juggle it and not get diesel everywhere. I might have to pick up a few of them.
Thanks,
John

 

[CurlyDave]

Those five gallon jobs can be a bear trying to juggle it and not get diesel everywhere. I might have to pick up a few of them.

There is no law that says you have to completely fill a 5 gallon can. I usually stop at 4 gallons, and the extra space in the can makes getting the spout into the filler neck on my tractor much, much easier.

In Oregon, where for some misbegotten reason self-service is illegal, I just tell the guy to only put in 4 gallons.

If you only want to lift 2.5 gllons, stop there.

 

[bill177]

I use a battery operated keosene pump to take the deisel from the yellow can to the tractor fill cap. Works great and can do 5 gallons with no lifting in about 3 minutes. I put the full 5-galllon can in my red wagon and pull it out to the tractor.

This will show you what I am talking about:

MSI Wicks and Heaters: 5 Gallon Battery Pump # 31850

 

[schmism]

super siphon.

no sucking, no messy pouring....

set the can on the hood, shake the hose, watch it empty 5 gallons in a couple min virually effortlessly

 

[LBrown59]

I use a battery operated keosene pump to take the deisel from the yellow can to the tractor fill cap. Works great and can do 5 gallons with no lifting in about 3 minutes. I put the full 5-galllon can in my red wagon and pull it out to the tractor.

This will show you what I am talking about:

MSI Wicks and Heaters: 5 Gallon Battery Pump # 31850

Why wouldn'T the pump work on any container;not just a 5 gal. can?

 

[LBrown59]

Why wouldn'T the pump work on any container;not just a 5 gal. can?

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[bill177]

See no reason it wouldn't work on any container you can get the foot into.