DIYbanter - View Single Post - kill them all!

Bob F

wrote:
I don't know if this design of this gas can is the result of the
Florida law suit or not, but the gas can I just purchased was
committee designed.

It has no vent - it takes forever to dispense (gurgle gurgle gurgle)
You are required to push the nozzle down to open. Because
of the mechanics you can't drain it (5 gallon model... about 1 gal
left). The seal is a cheap rubber gasket with a grove that rolls
over and self destructs if you twist the nozzle - leak leak leak.

If there is ever a revolution, we really do need to kill all the
lawyers.

(went back to find a simple "old school" can... couldn't find one)

I recently started using one of the new cans, and I love it. Using it I rarely
spill even a drop, and it dispenses the gas at a rate that means I can easily
avoid over-filling the mower.

If you are filling a 5 gallon tractor tank, I can imagine the problem, but for
standard household power tools, this can is perfect.

Mine has no problem emptying the can either.

It is way easier to use than any can I've had previously.