RANT New "safety" gas cans?

[ChuckT]

I've always thought - Yellow for Diesel fuel, Red for Gasoline, Green or Blue for water.

 

[Mtsoxfan]

I've always thought - Yellow for Diesel fuel, Red for Gasoline, Green or Blue for water.

I thought blue for kerosene...

 

[Richard]

Here it is, I've got several of them now.

 

[Richard]

Mine aren't branded like these, but they look close. The hose is a bit different (and pictures is my replacement hose)

https://www.amazon.com/VP-Gallon-Square-Yellow-Utility/dp/B00QMSUV76/ref=sr_1_40_mod_primary_new?keywords=diesel%2Bcontainer&qid=1649681475&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sr=8-40&th=1

 

[Cycledude]

Expensive but I love the No Spill gas cans, I actually own 3 of them and might buy one more someday.

 

[ponytug]

I've always thought - Yellow for Diesel fuel, Red for Gasoline, Green or Blue for water.

That is the convention, though I think @Mtsoxfan has it right that blue is supposed to be for kerosene. Green is problematic; some standards gave it for water and some for oil, and some for both.

Red 20 Liter Wavian Fuel Can — original NATO Jerry Can

NATO Steel Jerry Can - Wavian USA - 5L 10L 20L fuel cans come with a high-flow safety spout attached and an adapter for vehicles with smaller filler receivers. Fully paint-coated inside and outside. EPA, CARB, OSHA, and DOT approved.

wavianusa.com

Their metal cans have green for oil, but plastic green for water.

Avoid Mistakes with Color-Coded Justrite Safety Cans

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However meeting "code" is a different story.

OSHA believes differently; red for anything with a low flash point, stenciled over for the actual contents. Yellow is for caution. They are of the opinion that DOT approved metal cans are the requirement, but as of 1996 have opined that the plastic ones are "normal household items" and should not be prosecuted.

DOT Approved Gas Cans. | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

www.osha.gov

NFPA wants you to use their double diamond numbering system for flammability, instability, health risks, and specific risk.

I'm not even going to touch EPA regulations as the state variations get to be complex.

For things other than small, less than 5 gallon containers, life gets even more interesting...

Diesel Fuel Container Regulations

Diesel fuel is highly flammable, so there are many rules in place to safeguard the public from dangerous spills and explosions. OSHA, the DOT and EPA all regulate how a consumer or business should store diesel fuel in the right containers as well as the ways to safely transport the material.

legalbeagle.com

All the best,

Peter

Diesel Fuel Container Regulations

Diesel fuel is highly flammable, so there are many rules in place to safeguard the public from dangerous spills and explosions. OSHA, the DOT and EPA all regulate how a consumer or business should store diesel fuel in the right containers as well as the ways to safely transport the material.

legalbeagle.com

 

[oosik]

Well - I have six fuel cans. Four are REAL Jerry cans I got from the military when we lived in Alaska. Two are the round red plastic type. Just screw in the plastic nozzle - lift - pour.

They work VERY well because there is no safety features involved with any of the six.

 

[Bill Guenthner]

This is the only gas can that I don't hate. Unfortunately they cost a hundred dollars so I have one for gasoline and one in yellow for diesel and all my others are plastic junk with terrible spouts.

 

[Doughknob]

I hate all gas cans! I want an electric tractor. And car…..

 

[MossRoad]

I hate all gas cans! I want an electric tractor. And car…..

How about an electric gas can?