My wife has made it clear that although she doesn't mind operating the
snowblower when I'm at work, she HATES the 1 gallon plastic gas can I
have. Frankly, I can't blame her, 'cause it seems to be built by the
folks that invented the dribble glass.

The one I have is by Wedco, and you have to take the nozzle off, and
remove and then re-install a plug to seal it every time you use it. When
you remove the plug and lock the spout back on with the plastic nut, it
never seals well unless you REALLY crank on it. End result is gas
leaking all over & a ticked off spouse. It has no gasket to seal the
spout to the can or the cap. The plug has a thin O-ring, and I've never
been convinced it actually sealed against anything either.

I'd much prefer a can with a cap on the nozzle so that you dont have to
go through hoops every time you use it. If it filled through a second
opening, that might be even better.

So, do the very knowledgeable folks here have a favorite type/brand of
can? It may be that Wedco has improved their design by now, because they
still seem to be one of the big brands. Consumer Reports thinks their
"no-spill" design was better than ones from Blitz, which seems to be
another top brand. There also see s to be some funny business about what
state certain cans are legal for. I live in Massacuhusetts, which is
probably not a good thing...

Thanks for any suggestions.

Doug White

"Doug White" wrote in message
...
My wife has made it clear that although she doesn't mind operating the
snowblower when I'm at work, she HATES the 1 gallon plastic gas can I
have. Frankly, I can't blame her, 'cause it seems to be built by the
folks that invented the dribble glass.

The one I have is by Wedco, and you have to take the nozzle off, and
remove and then re-install a plug to seal it every time you use it. When
you remove the plug and lock the spout back on with the plastic nut, it
never seals well unless you REALLY crank on it. End result is gas
leaking all over & a ticked off spouse. It has no gasket to seal the
spout to the can or the cap. The plug has a thin O-ring, and I've never
been convinced it actually sealed against anything either.

I'd much prefer a can with a cap on the nozzle so that you dont have to
go through hoops every time you use it. If it filled through a second
opening, that might be even better.

So, do the very knowledgeable folks here have a favorite type/brand of
can? It may be that Wedco has improved their design by now, because they
still seem to be one of the big brands. Consumer Reports thinks their
"no-spill" design was better than ones from Blitz, which seems to be
another top brand. There also see s to be some funny business about what
state certain cans are legal for. I live in Massacuhusetts, which is
probably not a good thing...

Thanks for any suggestions.

Doug White


I solved that problem by using a good funnel. Throw that POS plastic spout
away.
Steve

Doug White wrote:

My wife has made it clear that although she doesn't mind operating the
snowblower when I'm at work, she HATES the 1 gallon plastic gas can I
have. Frankly, I can't blame her, 'cause it seems to be built by the
folks that invented the dribble glass.

The one I have is by Wedco, and you have to take the nozzle off, and
remove and then re-install a plug to seal it every time you use it. When
you remove the plug and lock the spout back on with the plastic nut, it
never seals well unless you REALLY crank on it. End result is gas
leaking all over & a ticked off spouse. It has no gasket to seal the
spout to the can or the cap. The plug has a thin O-ring, and I've never
been convinced it actually sealed against anything either.

I'd much prefer a can with a cap on the nozzle so that you dont have to
go through hoops every time you use it. If it filled through a second
opening, that might be even better.

So, do the very knowledgeable folks here have a favorite type/brand of
can? It may be that Wedco has improved their design by now, because they
still seem to be one of the big brands. Consumer Reports thinks their
"no-spill" design was better than ones from Blitz, which seems to be
another top brand. There also see s to be some funny business about what
state certain cans are legal for. I live in Massacuhusetts, which is
probably not a good thing...

Thanks for any suggestions.

Doug White

Living in MA, you may need to travel to an adjacent non-socialist state
to purchase a "real" gas can, possibly the pump type and smuggle it back
to MA. You may need to fill your approved gas can at the gas station and
trans fill into the "real" gas can at home lest you be reported to the
authorities and the surveillance video of you filling a non-approved gas
can at a MA gas station reported on all the state media.

On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:57:39 GMT, (Doug White)
wrote:

So, do the very knowledgeable folks here have a favorite type/brand of
can? It may be that Wedco has improved their design by now, because they
still seem to be one of the big brands. Consumer Reports thinks their
"no-spill" design was better than ones from Blitz, which seems to be
another top brand. There also see s to be some funny business about what
state certain cans are legal for. I live in Massacuhusetts, which is
probably not a good thing...

I don't have a favorite, but I do have a cheap red plastic 5 gallon
Bilz (sp?) that works surprisingly well. It's so cheesy that it pained
me to buy it, but it's survived getting tossed in the back of my
pickup 3 or 4 times each winter for 5 years or so. I used it today to
fuel my tractor. If you can't buy one in MA, I'm sure you can sneak
across the border to NH (Live free or die!) to find one.

--
Ned Simmons

I have a Blitz Jerry Can with a metal spout. Had it for years. The spout
is removable and I found an O-ring that fits around it nicely. The can cap
itself has a wide flat rubber gasket that won't leak at all. Theres a small
hole above where the spout screws in which does a fair job of venting the
can. Can't complain; it's served me well.
Maybe this:
http://www.amazon.com/Blitz-12040-Me.../dp/B00004X14F


"Doug White" wrote in message
...
My wife has made it clear that although she doesn't mind operating the
snowblower when I'm at work, she HATES the 1 gallon plastic gas can I
have. Frankly, I can't blame her, 'cause it seems to be built by the
folks that invented the dribble glass.

The one I have is by Wedco, and you have to take the nozzle off, and
remove and then re-install a plug to seal it every time you use it. When
you remove the plug and lock the spout back on with the plastic nut, it
never seals well unless you REALLY crank on it. End result is gas
leaking all over & a ticked off spouse. It has no gasket to seal the
spout to the can or the cap. The plug has a thin O-ring, and I've never
been convinced it actually sealed against anything either.

I'd much prefer a can with a cap on the nozzle so that you dont have to
go through hoops every time you use it. If it filled through a second
opening, that might be even better.

So, do the very knowledgeable folks here have a favorite type/brand of
can? It may be that Wedco has improved their design by now, because they
still seem to be one of the big brands. Consumer Reports thinks their
"no-spill" design was better than ones from Blitz, which seems to be
another top brand. There also see s to be some funny business about what
state certain cans are legal for. I live in Massacuhusetts, which is
probably not a good thing...

Thanks for any suggestions.

Doug White

"Doug White" wrote in message
...
My wife has made it clear that although she doesn't mind operating the
snowblower when I'm at work, she HATES the 1 gallon plastic gas can I
have. Frankly, I can't blame her, 'cause it seems to be built by the
folks that invented the dribble glass.


The new gas cans spill more fuel than ever. The law was well intentioned,
but has probably resulted in more pollution.

On Dec 22, 11:53*pm, Ned Simmons wrote:
On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:57:39 GMT, (Doug White)
wrote:

So, do the very knowledgeable folks here have a favorite type/brand of
can? *It may be that Wedco has improved their design by now, because they
still seem to be one of the big brands. *Consumer Reports thinks their
"no-spill" design was better than ones from Blitz, which seems to be
another top brand. *There also see s to be some funny business about what
state certain cans are legal for. *I live in Massacuhusetts, which is
probably not a good thing...

I don't have a favorite, but I do have a cheap red plastic 5 gallon
Bilz (sp?) that works surprisingly well. ...
If you can't buy one in MA, I'm sure you can sneak
across the border to NH (Live free or die!) to find one.
Ned Simmons

We have begun to copy their laws and restrictions, don't bother.

On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:04:49 -0500, the infamous "ATP*"
scrawled the following:


"Doug White" wrote in message
...
My wife has made it clear that although she doesn't mind operating the
snowblower when I'm at work, she HATES the 1 gallon plastic gas can I
have. Frankly, I can't blame her, 'cause it seems to be built by the
folks that invented the dribble glass.


The new gas cans spill more fuel than ever. The law was well intentioned,
but has probably resulted in more pollution.

They definitely have resulted in more pollution.

I had a freshly filled 2-gallon red plastic POS sitting on my back
patio while I mowed the lawn. I ran back there when I noticed the
strong gasoline smell. It was assembled correctly, but it was filled
when cool. Now that it was 90F, it was self-emptying through the snout
(reversed, it's the vent) onto the patio. What a mess!

Another time, the freshly filled 2gal leaned on the freshly filled
1gal can during transit and emptied a cup+ of gas out of it into my
truck bed.

Simply BRILLIANT engineering, that. sigh

--
Women and cats will do as they please,

and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.

--Robert A. Heinlein

In my pickup, I have a 20 liter gallon steel gas container bought from
generator joe. In the yard, I have plastic containers that work
fine. As Larry pointed out, do not overfill them.

On Dec 22, 8:57*pm, (Doug White) wrote:
My wife has made it clear that although she doesn't mind operating the
snowblower when I'm at work, she HATES the 1 gallon plastic gas can I
have. *Frankly, I can't blame her, 'cause it seems to be built by the
folks that invented the dribble glass.

The one I have is by Wedco, and you have to take the nozzle off, and
remove and then re-install a plug to seal it every time you use it. *When
you remove the plug and lock the spout back on with the plastic nut, it
never seals well unless you REALLY crank on it. *End result is gas
leaking all over & a ticked off spouse. *It has no gasket to seal the
spout to the can or the cap. *The plug has a thin O-ring, and I've never
been convinced it actually sealed against anything either.

I'd much prefer a can with a cap on the nozzle so that you dont have to
go through hoops every time you use it. *If it filled through a second
opening, that might be even better.

So, do the very knowledgeable folks here have a favorite type/brand of
can? *It may be that Wedco has improved their design by now, because they
still seem to be one of the big brands. *Consumer Reports thinks their
"no-spill" design was better than ones from Blitz, which seems to be
another top brand. *There also see s to be some funny business about what
state certain cans are legal for. *I live in Massacuhusetts, which is
probably not a good thing...

Thanks for any suggestions.

Doug White

The Blitz plastic cans *without* the spring loaded spout work well,
they just empty slowly and somewhat spurtily.

The spring loaded spouts are a nightmare.


Dave

On Dec 23, 7:57*am, wrote:
On Dec 22, 8:57*pm, (Doug White) wrote:





My wife has made it clear that although she doesn't mind operating the
snowblower when I'm at work, she HATES the 1 gallon plastic gas can I
have. *Frankly, I can't blame her, 'cause it seems to be built by the
folks that invented the dribble glass.

The one I have is by Wedco, and you have to take the nozzle off, and
remove and then re-install a plug to seal it every time you use it. *When
you remove the plug and lock the spout back on with the plastic nut, it
never seals well unless you REALLY crank on it. *End result is gas
leaking all over & a ticked off spouse. *It has no gasket to seal the
spout to the can or the cap. *The plug has a thin O-ring, and I've never
been convinced it actually sealed against anything either.

I'd much prefer a can with a cap on the nozzle so that you dont have to
go through hoops every time you use it. *If it filled through a second
opening, that might be even better.

So, do the very knowledgeable folks here have a favorite type/brand of
can? *It may be that Wedco has improved their design by now, because they
still seem to be one of the big brands. *Consumer Reports thinks their
"no-spill" design was better than ones from Blitz, which seems to be
another top brand. *There also see s to be some funny business about what
state certain cans are legal for. *I live in Massacuhusetts, which is
probably not a good thing...

Thanks for any suggestions.

Doug White

The Blitz plastic cans *without* the spring loaded spout work well,
they just empty slowly and somewhat spurtily.

The spring loaded spouts are a nightmare.

Dave- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Put me down as another Blitz container user. I have both a 5 gallon,
which I rescued from the dumpster, and some 2+ gallon ones. They're
2+ because they have enough room to add oil for 2-cycle use when
filled with 2 gallons. Low, rectangular, don't tip and are easy to
pour from, pull-out spout is in the filler cap. I'm pretty sure they
came from Target originally, that was before Target became the
bullseye boutique and quit carrying lowly car stuff. Anyway, they've
served as reserve gas supply for the VW for quite a number of years.
Work for the mower, too. I think Blitz got bought out by somebody
else, though.

Stan

On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:57:39 GMT, (Doug
White) wrote:

snip
So, do the very knowledgeable folks here have a favorite type/brand of
can?
snip

Save one of the large red liquid laundry soap containers
that feels nice to pour from. Rip the goofy spout thingy out
of the top. Poke a small/tiny hole in the screw cap for a
vent. Hold a nice funnel in your weak hand and pour with the
stronger. Write GAS or what ever else suits you fancy on it
if you feel it is necessary.

It helps to not fill the jug, maybe only 2/3 full. They may
dribble a little otherwise. Fill this smaller jug with a
funnel from a bigger 5-6 gallon container.

I've been using two of these for ~8 years now. They hold up
and pour better than the proper gas containers sold
nowadays.

Watch garage sales, the old (at least 10 years) containers
were a heck of lot better.

--
Leon Fisk
Grand Rapids MI/Zone 5b
Remove no.spam for email

Keywords:
In article .com, "Pete C." wrote:

Doug White wrote:

My wife has made it clear that although she doesn't mind operating the
snowblower when I'm at work, she HATES the 1 gallon plastic gas can I
have. Frankly, I can't blame her, 'cause it seems to be built by the
folks that invented the dribble glass.

The one I have is by Wedco, and you have to take the nozzle off, and
remove and then re-install a plug to seal it every time you use it. When
you remove the plug and lock the spout back on with the plastic nut, it
never seals well unless you REALLY crank on it. End result is gas
leaking all over & a ticked off spouse. It has no gasket to seal the
spout to the can or the cap. The plug has a thin O-ring, and I've never
been convinced it actually sealed against anything either.

I'd much prefer a can with a cap on the nozzle so that you dont have to
go through hoops every time you use it. If it filled through a second
opening, that might be even better.

So, do the very knowledgeable folks here have a favorite type/brand of
can? It may be that Wedco has improved their design by now, because they
still seem to be one of the big brands. Consumer Reports thinks their
"no-spill" design was better than ones from Blitz, which seems to be
another top brand. There also see s to be some funny business about what
state certain cans are legal for. I live in Massacuhusetts, which is
probably not a good thing...

Thanks for any suggestions.

Doug White

Living in MA, you may need to travel to an adjacent non-socialist state
to purchase a "real" gas can, possibly the pump type and smuggle it back
to MA. You may need to fill your approved gas can at the gas station and
trans fill into the "real" gas can at home lest you be reported to the
authorities and the surveillance video of you filling a non-approved gas
can at a MA gas station reported on all the state media.

What little research I've had time for seems to indicate that Mass isn't
as bad as a number of other states. California tops the list of places
with extra rules, and a number of other states have jumped on the
bandwagon. For some reason Mass hasn't caught up (yet).

Doug White

On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:43:24 -0800 (PST), Jim Wilkins
wrote:

On Dec 22, 11:53*pm, Ned Simmons wrote:

If you can't buy one in MA, I'm sure you can sneak
across the border to NH (Live free or die!) to find one.
Ned Simmons

We have begun to copy their laws and restrictions, don't bother.

Another 20 miles and you're in Maine, but it looks like we may not
have them anymore, either. My can is listed with the discontinued and
obsolete containers.
http://www.blitzusa.com/products/fue...nt/pfc5svg.htm

--
Ned Simmons

On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:05:38 -0400, Leon Fisk
wrote:


Save one of the large red liquid laundry soap containers
that feels nice to pour from. Rip the goofy spout thingy out
of the top. Poke a small/tiny hole in the screw cap for a
vent. Hold a nice funnel in your weak hand and pour with the
stronger. Write GAS or what ever else suits you fancy on it
if you feel it is necessary.

I forgot about those. I use two tied together for gas and bar oil for
the chain saw. The liquid Tide bottles with the built-in spout work
very well with my saw and eliminate the need for a funnel. The caps
seem to swell a bit from the gas, but still work.
http://www.globalgiants.com/archives/media/Tide.jpg

--
Ned Simmons

Doug White wrote:

Keywords:
In article .com, "Pete C." wrote:

Doug White wrote:

My wife has made it clear that although she doesn't mind operating the
snowblower when I'm at work, she HATES the 1 gallon plastic gas can I
have. Frankly, I can't blame her, 'cause it seems to be built by the
folks that invented the dribble glass.

The one I have is by Wedco, and you have to take the nozzle off, and
remove and then re-install a plug to seal it every time you use it. When
you remove the plug and lock the spout back on with the plastic nut, it
never seals well unless you REALLY crank on it. End result is gas
leaking all over & a ticked off spouse. It has no gasket to seal the
spout to the can or the cap. The plug has a thin O-ring, and I've never
been convinced it actually sealed against anything either.

I'd much prefer a can with a cap on the nozzle so that you dont have to
go through hoops every time you use it. If it filled through a second
opening, that might be even better.

So, do the very knowledgeable folks here have a favorite type/brand of
can? It may be that Wedco has improved their design by now, because they
still seem to be one of the big brands. Consumer Reports thinks their
"no-spill" design was better than ones from Blitz, which seems to be
another top brand. There also see s to be some funny business about what
state certain cans are legal for. I live in Massacuhusetts, which is
probably not a good thing...

Thanks for any suggestions.

Doug White

Living in MA, you may need to travel to an adjacent non-socialist state
to purchase a "real" gas can, possibly the pump type and smuggle it back
to MA. You may need to fill your approved gas can at the gas station and
trans fill into the "real" gas can at home lest you be reported to the
authorities and the surveillance video of you filling a non-approved gas
can at a MA gas station reported on all the state media.

What little research I've had time for seems to indicate that Mass isn't
as bad as a number of other states. California tops the list of places
with extra rules, and a number of other states have jumped on the
bandwagon. For some reason Mass hasn't caught up (yet).

Doug White

Stock up while you can then...

(Doug White) wrote:

What little research I've had time for seems to indicate that Mass isn't
as bad as a number of other states. California tops the list of places
with extra rules, and a number of other states have jumped on the
bandwagon. For some reason Mass hasn't caught up (yet).

That is a strange state. You can still own machine guns. Wonder if Teddy wants to keep
Papa Joe's heater?

Wes
--
"Additionally as a security officer, I carry a gun to protect
government officials but my life isn't worth protecting at home
in their eyes." Dick Anthony Heller

wrote:

The Blitz plastic cans *without* the spring loaded spout work well,
they just empty slowly and somewhat spurtily.

The spring loaded spouts are a nightmare.


We have metal safety cans at work. What a joke. They are so safe you can't get oil into
them or out of them. I'll stick to a milk jug. (Do not try this with gasoline).

Wes

Leon Fisk wrote:

Save one of the large red liquid laundry soap containers
that feels nice to pour from. Rip the goofy spout thingy out
of the top. Poke a small/tiny hole in the screw cap for a
vent. Hold a nice funnel in your weak hand and pour with the
stronger. Write GAS or what ever else suits you fancy on it
if you feel it is necessary.

What type of plastic is used in gas cans? What does the recycle code look like.

Wes
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On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:16:30 -0500, Ned Simmons wrote:

On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:05:38 -0400, Leon Fisk
wrote:


Save one of the large red liquid laundry soap containers
that feels nice to pour from. Rip the goofy spout thingy out
of the top. Poke a small/tiny hole in the screw cap for a
vent. Hold a nice funnel in your weak hand and pour with the
stronger. Write GAS or what ever else suits you fancy on it
if you feel it is necessary.

I forgot about those. I use two tied together for gas and bar oil for
the chain saw. The liquid Tide bottles with the built-in spout work
very well with my saw and eliminate the need for a funnel. The caps
seem to swell a bit from the gas, but still work.
http://www.globalgiants.com/archives/media/Tide.jpg


Great minds think alike.

I use a similar Tide bottle for premixed gas for the weed wachers and
chain saws.

No funnel needed if you are halfway careful

Gunner

"They couldn't hit an elephant at this dist..."
Maj. Gen. John Sedgewick, killed by a sniper in 1864 at the battle of Spotsylvania

Wes wrote:

(Doug White) wrote:

What little research I've had time for seems to indicate that Mass isn't
as bad as a number of other states. California tops the list of places
with extra rules, and a number of other states have jumped on the
bandwagon. For some reason Mass hasn't caught up (yet).

That is a strange state. You can still own machine guns. Wonder if Teddy wants to keep
Papa Joe's heater?


He probably uses it to keep the illegals working for him.


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The crazy, and the insane.
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Keywords:
In article , wrote:
Leon Fisk wrote:

Save one of the large red liquid laundry soap containers
that feels nice to pour from. Rip the goofy spout thingy out
of the top. Poke a small/tiny hole in the screw cap for a
vent. Hold a nice funnel in your weak hand and pour with the
stronger. Write GAS or what ever else suits you fancy on it
if you feel it is necessary.

What type of plastic is used in gas cans? What does the recycle code look
like.

I'm pretty sure they are polyethylene.

Doug White

On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:10:03 -0600, the infamous Ignoramus25152
scrawled the following:

In my pickup, I have a 20 liter gallon steel gas container bought from
generator joe. In the yard, I have plastic containers that work
fine. As Larry pointed out, do not overfill them.

They also leak if half full (if they're cold and it warms up a whole
lot or you squeeze the sides of the can.) The assinine design has the
vent tube dipped into the gas for the length of the spout!

Fill 'er up and push quickly and firmly on the sides of the can and
you can get a 1/4" stream of gas to shoot 20'. It's a REAL safe
design...NOT!

--
Women and cats will do as they please,

and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.

--Robert A. Heinlein

wrote in message
...
On Dec 22, 8:57 pm, (Doug White) wrote:

another top brand. There also see s to be some funny business about what
state certain cans are legal for. I live in Massacuhusetts, which is
probably not a good thing...

Thanks for any suggestions.

Doug White

The Blitz plastic cans *without* the spring loaded spout work well,
they just empty slowly and somewhat spurtily.

The spring loaded spouts are a nightmare.


Dave

OK - define nightmare. (Hate that springy thingy) I would use much more
harsh invective and vastly more vile imprecations for the miserable little
"safety spout" one I bought as a matter of dire need to go mowing one day at
the family cemetary, in the middle of nowhere, two counties westward. The
wretched thing spilled more than it transferred. It half-emptied a one
gallon can to fill a one quart tank.

Really. Abominable contraption, invented by some sadistic twit who thought
my that losing half a gallon of $4.00 gas would somehow, be amusing.

Flash

Doug White wrote:


So, do the very knowledgeable folks here have a favorite type/brand of
can?

Doug White

Seems the new plastic ones with the vent in the spout (crap) are
everywhere. They work about as well as the 1.5 gal toilets that
sometimes toss a turd some 4" in the air.

I do have an Eagle type II that works pretty well, the type I is a pain
to use or fill.

http://www.eagle-mfg.com/cans.html

Matt

On Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:47:17 -0600, the infamous matthew maguire
scrawled the following:

Doug White wrote:


So, do the very knowledgeable folks here have a favorite type/brand of
can?

Doug White

Seems the new plastic ones with the vent in the spout (crap) are
everywhere. They work about as well as the 1.5 gal toilets that
sometimes toss a turd some 4" in the air.

I do have an Eagle type II that works pretty well, the type I is a pain
to use or fill.

http://www.eagle-mfg.com/cans.html

I absolutely refuse to pay $40-$60 for a bleedin' 1-gallon gas can,
TYVM.

I've had one of these for 25 years now and they're just wonderful with
the separately-vented 1-gallon cans. I _very_ seldom lose a drop,
except when filling it from the assinine Blitz gas cans.

http://www.jackssmallengines.com/gascan_acc.cfm (bottom item)

GAS CAN SPOUT

* Flexible neoprene material
* 1 3/4" thread diameter
* Fits most older model rectangular and round metal gas cans
* Also for older Eagle model cans


Part# 765057

List Price:$8.98
You save 40% !!! Super Saver
Your Price: $5.39

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Women and cats will do as they please,

and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.

--Robert A. Heinlein

In article ,
Gunner Asch wrote:

I use a similar Tide bottle for premixed gas for the weed wachers and
chain saws.

No funnel needed if you are halfway careful

I find a quart clear mouthwash bottle excellent for gas-oil mix; it
pours easily, seals tight and you can see how much is inside

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(Doug White) wrote:


So, do the very knowledgeable folks here have a favorite type/brand of
can? It may be that Wedco has improved their design by now, because they
still seem to be one of the big brands. Consumer Reports thinks their
"no-spill" design was better than ones from Blitz, which seems to be
another top brand. There also see s to be some funny business about what
state certain cans are legal for. I live in Massacuhusetts, which is
probably not a good thing...


I was at our local big box store (no not walmart) and for grins I looked at gas
containers. Big sign about 2009 federal rules coming in and that these are compatible.


http://www.hardwareandtools.com/invt/9413451?ref=gbase

What is started in Kalefornia eventually comes to everywhere else. I'll be buying some
tide.

Wes

ok, since its a metal working group,,, what's wrong with the good old 5
gallon Jerry can. To big you say!!! well cut it down to a size that works
for you... I have one that I cut down years ago,, it holds a little more
then a gallon. Its even cute too... I have another one that my Dad used to
mount on his international scout. It was for water. He put a garden hose
spigot on it, so we could wash up before lunch while we were out hunting...
The best part of that one was the rube Goldberg wrench he "built" to hold
the nut inside the can, while he was tightening the outside... If I recall,
the wrench consumed about 3/4's of a roll of black tape!!!!!!!!!

bob in phx.

oh yea and don't be stupid and try to weld a can that has not been cleaned
and purged....


"Wes" wrote in message
...
(Doug White) wrote:


So, do the very knowledgeable folks here have a favorite type/brand of
can? It may be that Wedco has improved their design by now, because they
still seem to be one of the big brands. Consumer Reports thinks their
"no-spill" design was better than ones from Blitz, which seems to be
another top brand. There also see s to be some funny business about what
state certain cans are legal for. I live in Massacuhusetts, which is
probably not a good thing...


I was at our local big box store (no not walmart) and for grins I looked
at gas
containers. Big sign about 2009 federal rules coming in and that these
are compatible.


http://www.hardwareandtools.com/invt/9413451?ref=gbase

What is started in Kalefornia eventually comes to everywhere else. I'll
be buying some
tide.

Wes

Keywords:
In article , Ned Simmons wrote:
On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:43:24 -0800 (PST), Jim Wilkins
wrote:

On Dec 22, 11:53*pm, Ned Simmons wrote:

If you can't buy one in MA, I'm sure you can sneak
across the border to NH (Live free or die!) to find one.
Ned Simmons

We have begun to copy their laws and restrictions, don't bother.

Another 20 miles and you're in Maine, but it looks like we may not
have them anymore, either. My can is listed with the discontinued and
obsolete containers.
http://www.blitzusa.com/products/fue...nt/pfc5svg.htm

Apparently the EPA has issued new regs that require EVERYONE to match the
California requirements as of Jan 1, 2009.

I found a automotive place that had some of the older Blitz ones in
stock, but in the wrong size. They also warn you against storing it with
the neck installed, despite the cap on the end.

Actually, the new plastic Blitz cans have a thumb operated valve that
looks like it could be pretty good. It beats the ones where you have to
push the nozzle against the filler neck, which would be useless with a
small tool like a weed whacker. You don't have to store the can with the
filler off (or worse, inside). The only downside I saw is that it has a
couple of plastic interlocks to make it hard to unscrew the cap, or to
activate the valve. I suspect both can be defeated easily. The cap
interlock is easy to cut off for sure.

Doug White

"Bob in Phx" wrote in message
...
ok, since its a metal working group,,, what's wrong with the good old 5
gallon Jerry can. To big you say!!! well cut it down to a size that works
for you... I have one that I cut down years ago,, it holds a little more
then a gallon. Its even cute too... I have another one that my Dad used to
mount on his international scout. It was for water. He put a garden hose
spigot on it, so we could wash up before lunch while we were out
hunting... The best part of that one was the rube Goldberg wrench he
"built" to hold the nut inside the can, while he was tightening the
outside... If I recall, the wrench consumed about 3/4's of a roll of black
tape!!!!!!!!!

bob in phx.

The problem is if a bit of water gets in the bottom the rust can wreak
havoc. Might not be an issue anymore with the 10% ethanol gas.

"ATP*" wrote:

The problem is if a bit of water gets in the bottom the rust can wreak
havoc. Might not be an issue anymore with the 10% ethanol gas.

I thought it made the problem worse. Those tank sealants for old fuel tanks would seem to
be awesome for a jerry can.

Wes

"Doug White" wrote in message
...
My wife has made it clear that although she doesn't mind operating the
snowblower when I'm at work, she HATES the 1 gallon plastic gas can I
have. Frankly, I can't blame her, 'cause it seems to be built by the
folks that invented the dribble glass.

The one I have is by Wedco, and you have to take the nozzle off, and
remove and then re-install a plug to seal it every time you use it. When
you remove the plug and lock the spout back on with the plastic nut, it
never seals well unless you REALLY crank on it. End result is gas
leaking all over & a ticked off spouse. It has no gasket to seal the
spout to the can or the cap. The plug has a thin O-ring, and I've never
been convinced it actually sealed against anything either.

I'd much prefer a can with a cap on the nozzle so that you dont have to
go through hoops every time you use it. If it filled through a second
opening, that might be even better.

So, do the very knowledgeable folks here have a favorite type/brand of
can? It may be that Wedco has improved their design by now, because they
still seem to be one of the big brands. Consumer Reports thinks their
"no-spill" design was better than ones from Blitz, which seems to be
another top brand. There also see s to be some funny business about what
state certain cans are legal for. I live in Massacuhusetts, which is
probably not a good thing...

Thanks for any suggestions.

Doug White

They makes some that have a squeeze trigger that pulls off a spring loaded
cap. Real nice to get it right over the funnel, then squeeze the trigger.
So easy a woman could do it. A good metal funnel is the lynchpin. I have a
5 gallon metal can like that for my welder, but they make them in smaller
varieties.

Ya gets what ya pays for.

Steve

"Wes" wrote in message
...
"ATP*" wrote:

The problem is if a bit of water gets in the bottom the rust can wreak
havoc. Might not be an issue anymore with the 10% ethanol gas.

I thought it made the problem worse. Those tank sealants for old fuel
tanks would seem to
be awesome for a jerry can.

Wes

I thought the ethanol worked like dri-gas, not leaving as much water on the
bottom.