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[fatboyf150]

Does anyone know where I can purchase an empty, clean PVC Cement Can? Looking at building a DIY evap machine and don't want to buy a full can to pour out.

Here is what I need

 

[Toolgarage]

Harbor freight had those I believe or was it HD

 

[signcrafter]

Any more details? Will a paint quart can work?

 

[fatboyf150]

Needs to be a metal can with a screw on lid. Got to solder on some fittings and install a glow plug. Gonna change a few things from this build, but here is where I got the idea.

http://www.theturboforums.com/smf/diy-and-junkyard-turbo-tech/diy-smoke-machine-tester!/

 

[fatboyf150]

Harbor freight had those I believe or was it HD

HFT doesn't. I know. Will check HD.

 

[signcrafter]

http://www.freundcontainer.com/screw-top-steel-cans/p/1905T17-B/

I just added 1 of each to my cart to see what shipping was and they charge a 15 dollar fee for small orders under 75 bucks. That can of glue is looking pretty good!

 

[crazytrain]

Check out a arts and craft store they may have something like Michael's or AC Moore. I think other than that most places that manufacture these type of cans aren't looking to sell just one can they are looking for businesses to buy huge lots of them. So your more than likely to find a set rate for shipping higher than the price of a single can. A can of pipe cement new from Lowes is less than $5.00.

 

[rockwithjason]

many local electrical supply houses have those

 

[tegguy]

Call a plumber or sprinkler system installer and ask them if you can have their next empty can

 

[signcrafter]

Call a plumber or sprinkler system installer and ask them if you can have their next empty can

Personally I would just buy a new can of glue and dump it. By the time a plumber gets done with a can it's going to be in pretty ruogh shape usually.

 

[jamesemery728]

HD sells empty quart paint cans with a lid on them. You can probably google it and find a can like you are looking for but the shipping will kill you.

 

[JWILL]

I really expected this thread to have more Leonard Nimoy in it....

 

[nine4gmc]

house of cans has them but it looks like you have to order a case. You may try to call and request a "sample" if you only need one. I have heard of companies that will send a free sample at request.

http://www.houseofcans.com/screwcans.html

 

[brownbagg]

go to a job site and there be hundred of them laying around

 

[stout1]

McMaster Carr page 1695 different sizes from $3 - $12 bucks each. Not sure about shipping.

 

[FlyBy]

that is such a cool idea, and I just happen to have all the supplies to make one minus the hose and glow plug laying around.

 

[wnstwolf]

if you go the PVC glue route skip it and go the PVC primer route. Hell of a lot easier to clean out the can..

 

[srmofo]

Show caution around evap systems and pressure. Our pro machine tests them at 1psi. Yes 1. It has a 3psi switch for intake, exhausts etc. probably wouldn't take much to rupture a fuel tank. You should see them swell and make noises at 1psi

 

[signcrafter]

Any luck on finding a can?

Please do a write up of your project.