Help me not spill gas

[dnail]

I'm having a hard time with those EPA gas cans. They leak. I seem to spill more gas than I get into the gas tank. I have six cans and they all use different caps and systems. I've lost a few of the spouts. None are interchangeable. My problem is I have to fill the cans at the gas station then carry them back to the farm and transfer the gas into; my tractor, my field jeep, log splitter, rototiller, generator, irrigation pumps, chain saws, mowers, etc. How do you guys cope? Thanks.

 

[twohaggard]

There's a few YouTube videos how to delete the safety may give ya an idea or two.

 

[pmiranda]

I haven't seen one myself yet, but according to this thread on another board, maybe there's a special technique to it?
http://www.doityourself.com/forum/o...ines/372585-new-epa-gas-cans.html#post1487780

 

[DHS]

I have not done it ye but plan to. You drill a hole and pop a tire valve stem in with out the valve core. Then you just have to pop the cap off to vent it.

 

[GTA Matt]

Jerk hose. Cannot stand new gas cans :/

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EH0ORI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Broadie]

^^^ Yes! Jerk hoses are great. Most of you would have no problem operating one

They are a bit slow but still faster than those stupid new cans and you don't have to hold the weight up. My buddy made his own with a check valve that I have never been able to find and a chunk of 3/4" heater hose. That thing was fast.

 

[Broadie]

I researched this about 6 years ago and couldn't find it. Think this it was I was looking for:http://www.superjiggler.com/

They've got a 1" pump that is much faster than the 1/2" pump on the "Super Siphon"

 

[demoman]

I hate those don't work spouts. Since when did we need the government to help redesign the can anyway!!!
Go to ebay and type in EZ- Pour Replacement Spout Kit
I have 4 of these and they work like they wer supposed to.

Imagine the government running health care

 

[BTC]

Have you tried using a funnel, or funnels? The only problem I have with spills is when I accidentally pour faster than the funnel can take it.

I only have four of five of these 5-6 gallon cans that I fill up when gas is "cheap". If I had to deal with them regularly, I'm not sure what I would do. I grew up on a pretty large farm, and we always had tanks with electric pumps in our pickup trucks. I'm not sure what those things held, but I would say 100-150 gallons. We used the L-shape tanks that would slide in under a toolbox mounted in the front of the bed.

 

[froggert]

i usually use one of those jiggle hoses but recently got a flo fast so my wife could fill up the genny when i'm not around without having to heft a 5-gallon can.

http://flofast.com/

also, look into fuel jugs from scribner or vp. they're sturdier than the cheap ones and don't have the epa thing. actually, you might just be able to use one of these and pour with an attached hose:

http://pitstopusa.com/i-7185792-scribner-plastics-5-gallon-utility-jug-red.html

 

[RVDan]

Order a whole bunch of normal gas cans from Canada.

 

[dadsEH]

sounds like a gubment conspirecy to me!!!

 

[Higgins]

It was my understanding, you couldn't purchase them from Canada! If we can, which is the best place????

 

[Alaric.H]

I use these and have spilled less gas than I ever have.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Battery-Sip.../320783671504?pt=BI_Pumps&hash=item4ab03260d0

 

[fflintstone]

just spend the $36 on a steel safety can and be done with it. they even come with a funnel.
I will never own another plastic fuel can.

 

[blk00ss]

Racing fuel cans with the long clear tube at the top work great. And hold a good bit depending on which size you get.

 

[Falcon67]

Racing fuel cans with the long clear tube at the top work great. And hold a good bit depending on which size you get.

Except about 50% of them don't seal right (o-ring to top of jug) and leak like crazy. I just had to toss two old jugs from Summit that worked real well. I have two from VP and two from Jegs, three of them can't be used with a screw top and hose. I just carry a big funnel in the track pack.

 

[alabamavolvos]

Pulling the safety lock out of the spouts and adding the valve stem vent solved my issues with these cans.The spills and drips are gone.

 

[R6 Racer]

Wow !!!
You guys have a massive problem with your gov. sticking its paws into your lives! And gas cans are only a very small part of it!

See...

I sure hope you can stop the insanity soon. Cause our gov. seems to follow yours down these idiotic paths eventually, & I don't know if I can handle it!

Steve

 

[Jeff95TA]

http://www.ruralking.com/ez-pour-replacement-spout-kit.html

Just be sure to check compatability with your can type.

 

[5lima30]

I buy every old style I can find at garage sales, flea markets, etc. Either do that or mod the newer style.

 

[kywildcat]

I use these and have spilled less gas than I ever have.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Battery-Sip.../320783671504?pt=BI_Pumps&hash=item4ab03260d0

I've wondered about these. I'm a little leary of pumping gas with anything that has a spark though!!!!

 

[bochnak]

Except about 50% of them don't seal right (o-ring to top of jug) and leak like crazy. I just had to toss two old jugs from Summit that worked real well. I have two from VP and two from Jegs, three of them can't be used with a screw top and hose. I just carry a big funnel in the track pack.

Really? I was about to buy this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VP-5-Gallon...pt=Race_Car_Parts&hash=item2c62399f31&vxp=mtr

So people have had these leak? A blitz 5gal is around 20 bucks I don't feel like putting in the time or expense to make it work.

 

[RichTJ99]

I was looking here:

http://ezpourspout.com/

It says it only works on 2009 & older cans. I just bought 3x 5gallon cans during the last storm.

I hate the stupid safetys.

I hate those don't work spouts. Since when did we need the government to help redesign the can anyway!!!
Go to ebay and type in EZ- Pour Replacement Spout Kit
I have 4 of these and they work like they wer supposed to.

Imagine the government running health care

 

[Graham08]

I was looking here:

http://ezpourspout.com/

It says it only works on 2009 & older cans. I just bought 3x 5gallon cans during the last storm.

I hate the stupid safetys.

Read their FAQ.

Even though our spout will thread on the new cans, we do not promote using our spout to bypass the EPA emission standards on the new cans.

I think I'm going to buy a few. Those stupid cans have been the source of much profanity at my house. Love my old Jerry cans...but I don't have enough of them.

 

[kbs2244]

I don’t use 5 gal cans anymore.
They are just too heavy and hard to handle.
I have switched to 2 ½ cans.

When you can use a siphon I would suggest an outboard motor gas line.
They come in a couple hose sizes and have a bulb in them to get the siphon going.

I do keep an AT funnel around to get past the small tank hole problem.

 

[graffix000]

just spend the $36 on a steel safety can and be done with it. they even come with a funnel.
I will never own another plastic fuel can.

This, mine has a built in flexible metal funnel and air vent. It was a little pricey initially, but would buy another in a heart beat.

 

[SGKent]

I was pretty unhappy when all I could find were California CARB compliant cans and replacement tops however I love them after a couple uses. So darned easy to use and store if one doesn't fight them. Now I leave it on 24/7 - 365 and when I need to fill I just insert and push.

 

[rlitman]

Get a real gas can.

 

[plym49]

I almost always just siphon the gas out, using a 4 foot length of 3/8" fuel hose.

If you are confident in your approach, you can quickly start a siphon instantly without getting any gas or fumes in your mouth.

I use a stand or rolling table to get the gas can up in the air. The stand is like those used by DJs to mount speakers way up high - I added a foot square top to the post, so something like a gas can or freon bottle can be safely held up high.

 

[Zebu Fellenz]

I'll echo rlitman, get a safety can.

We use ours on the farm for various small equipment and have never had any issues spilling or leaking gas. They're expensive but I wouldn't hesitate for an instant to replace ours if it were ever lost or stolen.

http://www.gemplers.com/product/139234/Justrite-Type-II-AccuFlow-Safety-Can-5-Gallon

 

[SGKent]

Get a real gas can.

FWIW - I have a couple real Blitz cans that I used to use with the CJ7 on long trips. They are a PITA compared to the newer style unless I am filling a car tank for the first time or a boat out on the water. Besides the replacement nozzles are crappy and fall apart too quickly.

 

[Bar Ditch]

A 7/16 self tapping screw in back of the handle works just fine. Screw it in or out just like a valve.

 

[Blacklisted]

Really? I was about to buy this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VP-5-Gallon...pt=Race_Car_Parts&hash=item2c62399f31&vxp=mtr

So people have had these leak? A blitz 5gal is around 20 bucks I don't feel like putting in the time or expense to make it work.

I've been using the VP cans for years and they work fine. The price seems high to me but I haven't bought new cans in probably 6+ years.

OK just look at this link, don't know what shipping will be but it's a better price than fleabay.

And just make your own spout, you can find all the fittings you need in HD or lowes sprinkler/PVC section.

 

[rlitman]

FWIW - I have a couple real Blitz cans that I used to use with the CJ7 on long trips. They are a PITA compared to the newer style unless I am filling a car tank for the first time or a boat out on the water. Besides the replacement nozzles are crappy and fall apart too quickly.

I have a few blitz cans with valves. Those are plastic. I'm actually reasonably happy with the 1 gallon version, once I pulled out that stupid thumb safety, but the bigger ones ****.

I'm talking about a METAL can with a METAL valve. Blitz did not make that (and they're out of business now anyway). You never need to replace the nozzles on metal cans.

The picture I posted was of a Justrite. They're ok, but my all-time favorite are Protectoseal. I got a few on eBay, as Protectoseal has gotten out of the gas tank business. The "Type II" cans have a valve and a metal hose for dispensing. I never spill a drop, although the hose holds enough that it can overfill the lawnmower tank if you try to fill up into the neck area.

 

[Jack90210]

I'm talking about a METAL can with a METAL valve. Blitz did not make that (and they're out of business now anyway). You never need to replace the nozzles on metal cans.

Another +1 for Type II metal cans. They work very well.