Best Replacement Gas spout for gas cans?
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Are you trying to get away from the ventless spouts or replacing spouts on old cans?
Some types of the new spouts work acceptably if you drill a hole and add a vent cap on the can.
I haven’t had good luck with the universal spout kits.
Some types of the new spouts work acceptably if you drill a hole and add a vent cap on the can.
I haven’t had good luck with the universal spout kits.
toyotadriver
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All my gas and diesel cans are NATO cans. Mostly from Atlantic British. Real Wavian/Valpro cans. Real, all metal Wavian/Valpro spouts. They work great, seal properly, and last forever. Buy good cans and you’ll never go back to the cheap ones
VolvoRyan
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I just remove the stupid spouts and use a giant funnel.
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mjdarg
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I got this set from eBay for some old cans that I got without spouts. No issues, but its only been 6 months or so. They have lived up to gasoline so far.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/254556997931
https://www.ebay.com/itm/254556997931
Tinkerer2
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I use these. Will never have to replace.
SPOUT FITS BRIGGS & STRATTON WEDCO GAS CANS, FOUR GALLONS PER MINUTE FREE SHIP
Pricey but contact seller if you want multiple for special pricing. He made a new listing for me with the number of spouts I wanted.
SPOUT FITS BRIGGS & STRATTON WEDCO GAS CANS, FOUR GALLONS PER MINUTE FREE SHIP
Pricey but contact seller if you want multiple for special pricing. He made a new listing for me with the number of spouts I wanted.
I will second this experience.........never going back to cheap ****.
Wamsutta
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I use a No-Spill can and then get the vent kit off eBay. The drill bit is 21/64 if I remember.
redmondjp
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Another vote for vintage, but it does require some work. I just picked up another (20) 5-gallon Jerry cans. They have two different flexible steel spout sizes, a smaller-diameter one that works well for mowers and modern (lead-free fuel inlets) cars, and the old 1.5" diameter fire-hose nozzles that can empty the 5-gallon can very quickly (as used in WWII to refuel battlefield equipment).
The only time I use plastic fuel containers is to help someone out with an empty tank along the side of the road. They leak vapors and the fuel won't last as long in them. Alcohol-free gasoline stored inside a sealed steel can will keep for years, I have found.
Check Ebay for all kinds of various nozzles and adapters for fuel containers, there are lots of options out there if you dig a bit - search "gas can nozzle" and happy hunting!
The only time I use plastic fuel containers is to help someone out with an empty tank along the side of the road. They leak vapors and the fuel won't last as long in them. Alcohol-free gasoline stored inside a sealed steel can will keep for years, I have found.
Check Ebay for all kinds of various nozzles and adapters for fuel containers, there are lots of options out there if you dig a bit - search "gas can nozzle" and happy hunting!
sparky 1971
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These. I have four 5gallon and two 3 gallon. Every one of them is wearing one of these.
www.menards.com
EZ-Pour® Replacement Spout Kit
This spout kit features a push-in vent cap for faster and safer emptying.
www.menards.com
WWheeler
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Adding a vent to a No-Spill can defeats the purpose and is a waste of money. Doing that completely ruins the can.
The whole point of a No-Spill can is the vent is a tube-inside-a-tube in the pour nozzle so that you stick the nozzle into the tank of a mower or chainsaw or ... and pour and you don't even have to watch it and never spill a drop, even if you can't see into the tank you are trying to fill. You don't even need to watch it. Stick the nozzle into the tank opening and push the button and hold it until it stops flowing by itself. When the fuel level in the tank gets to the pour nozzle it blocks the vent tube inside it and cuts off flow automatically. When it stops flowing, then release the button.
Best gas can EVER as long as you don't breach the can with a vent.
Exactly this.
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seber
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If only they actually worked. Those no spill nozzles require three hands. No way I can operate the nozzle with just one hand. Every no spill nozzle I've run across causes fuel to spill all over the place. I just poke a hole in the can at the back and plug it with a sheetrock screw.
There are different types of no spill spouts. Most of them ****. Adding a vent allows them to flow faster.Adding a vent to a No-Spill can defeats the purpose and is a waste of money. Doing that completely ruins the can.
The whole point of a No-Spill can is the vent is a tube-inside-a-tube in the pour nozzle so that you stick the nozzle into the tank of a mower or chainsaw or ... and pour and you don't even have to watch it and never spill a drop, even if you can't see into the tank you are trying to fill. You don't even need to watch it. Stick the nozzle into the tank opening and push the button and hold it until it stops flowing by itself. When the fuel level in the tank gets to the pour nozzle it blocks the vent tube inside it and cuts off flow automatically. When it stops flowing, then release the button.
Best gas can EVER as long as you don't breach the can with a vent.
Exactly this.
I have some diesel cans like the one you pictured. They’re not horrible but not great either. If there’s room I put a funnel in the filler neck and just take the spout off the can and pour it in. Much faster and easier.
WWheeler
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There is only one type of No-Spill spout. It's a brand name, with a patent. There's plenty of other new 'ventless' style gas cans, but they aint a "No-Spill", and yeah, they ****.
Adding a vent to a No-Spill completely defeats the no spill feature of the can that prevents you from overfilling anything with it, which is THE only reason to buy one. You can put a vent on any of these new CARB/OSHA compliant gas cans to make them flow faster so it doesn't make sense to spend the extra money on a genuine No-Spill if you are just going to ruin it.
There's nothing I hate more than spilling even a few drops of gas when filling a trimmer, blower, chainsaw, etc. A tiny bit will killl a spot of grass and 2-cycle mix will leave a stain on concrete. No-Spill is a godsend. Best gas can ever made.
From reading comments about fuel cans I think “no spill” is generally used as a generic term for all of them. I don’t have my real No-Spill cans vented because they work reasonably well and I usually use a funnel and pour directly from the jug opening.
That’s what I’ve been using. Was curious if guys found anything better.These. I have four 5gallon and two 3 gallon. Every one of them is wearing one of these.
EZ-Pour® Replacement Spout Kit
This spout kit features a push-in vent cap for faster and safer emptying.
Tinkerer2
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Check my post (#7) above.
Get these at Menards.
www.menards.com
Plastic Product Formers Red Utility Jug - 5 Gallon
Plastic Product Formers has designed a red 5 gallon multipurpose utility jug made out of durable high-density polyethylene (HDPE) for many of your outdoor uses. It features an ergonomically contoured handle, a long flexible nozzle and a bottom grip for easy pouring. This is not a portable fuel...
www.menards.com
Kurt4440
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If you have a little extra cash, these are hard to beat.
Wamsutta
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Did you say there was a gas can in that video?
39 LaSalle
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And I'll third it...I'm done with the plastic rigs. Added bonus, if these NATO/Wavian cans fall over in your trunk or whatever, they don't leak like every plastic can I've ever had did.
Snapped-off
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I love mine but I want to shorten the spout some.Get these at Menards.
Plastic Product Formers Red Utility Jug - 5 Gallon
Plastic Product Formers has designed a red 5 gallon multipurpose utility jug made out of durable high-density polyethylene (HDPE) for many of your outdoor uses. It features an ergonomically contoured handle, a long flexible nozzle and a bottom grip for easy pouring. This is not a portable fuel...
Tinkerer2
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I assume you read the full description.
"This is not a portable fuel container as described by ASTM, EPA, ARB and other official agencies. For Racing Fuel only, such as Nitromethane or Methanol, used in sanctioned motorsports. NOT for fuel used on highways."
Do some time in the slammer for using the wrong fuel can wouldn’t be much fun.
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toyotadriver
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That’s so they can sell them and skirt the silly CARB rules. My NATO cans come with “not for fuel use” stickers on them. I peel the stickers off and fill them up…..with gasoline.
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larry4406
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How are these holding up?
I need to get replacement spouts and vent caps for some older Gott and Rubbermade cans. The ones shown in the link look like they would work just fine.
What brand cans are you using. Holding up ok?These. I have four 5gallon and two 3 gallon. Every one of them is wearing one of these.
EZ-Pour® Replacement Spout Kit
This spout kit features a push-in vent cap for faster and safer emptying.
sparky 1971
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I think I have two of these cans, if it's not these, they are darned close. They've been working just fine for several years since I threw the spouts they came with away.
I have two others, one of which is old enough that the gubbamint hadn't messed with them yet. The other, I can't remember what it is even though I filled all four of them up last night. I do know that I don't like that one, it's harder to pour out of.
onetonbb74
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If you need to add a vent, a metal valve stem holder with no valve stem inside and a plastic cap works good. Pull the cap to vent and if you loose the cap, pull one off your tire.
PhantomEB
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I run some old school spouts from Amazon, found clear ones so I tend to lean to thone for all mine Plastic tanks.
flatbed I just plan to strap to the deck, cargo trailer i plan to fab up one of those cargo racks on the back to keep the smell down, but a raised rack on a pivot.
flatbed I just plan to strap to the deck, cargo trailer i plan to fab up one of those cargo racks on the back to keep the smell down, but a raised rack on a pivot.
mjdarg
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Still working fine for me. No complaints.
I have the same ones 2x gas and 1x diesel.
Over 5 years use and no issues. The high flow version is money!
Tinkerer2
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Here is the best spout that will never need to be replaced. SPOUT FITS BRIGGS & STRATTON WEDCO GAS CANS, FOUR GALLONS PER MINUTE FREE SHIP
I've been using 5 since 2018.
I've been using 5 since 2018.
whitesco
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I’ve bought a couple of these for my last two gas cans, drilled a hole for the included vent and now they work just like the good ole days. 
seber
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Tried that. Even with a steel cap the gasket goes to hell. Tire valves are not made to withstand gasoline.