in the stupidity of spill proof gas cans today.
Up until today I've managed to avoid having to buy one of these idiotic devices.
I gave up and used a funnel.
If I ever meet the genius that invented them I'll surely kick him in the vagina.
Just the other day I was trying to explain to my wife over the phone how to use the one we have so she could fill up the pressure washer. I would have pitied the EPA doosh who mandated them had she gotten ahold of them after that. Scratch that, I would have cracked a beer and enjoyed the show.
You'll have to beat me to that SOB to get the first kick in..
I found out very quickly, it's much easier to spill gas with the spill proof.
About 6-7 years ago my then 10 and 12 y-o boys were with me when we went into an auto parts store looking for some new 1 gallon gas cans. They still laugh about how the guy behind the counter cussed Obama for creating such an abomination. Not sure what obama did to bring this about, but we still call the pain-in-the-azz to pour cans; "obama cans"
As a side note; I got some new spouts with vents and installed them on the [bleep] obama cans. Much better...
Buy you a new gas can, chuck the spout, and buy one of these:
https://www.ruralking.com/ez-pour-replacement-spout-kit-10050.htmlJust have to drill a 1/2" hole for the vent (which they give you).
progressivism. Don'tcha just love it?
After they changed up the spouts i went to all of garage sales/auctions i could get to just to look for old gas cans.
I have several 5 gallon cans as well as some 2 gallon set back.
I have bought 2 5 gallon water jugs and wrote on the side with a sharpie"not water"in large letters.
If someone drinks out of them it's on them.
That's exactly what I got.
Mucho better. North 40 has them, but for a few bucks more
That's exactly what I got.
Mucho better. North 40 has them, but for a few bucks more
They also make a "high flow" version that is about twice as big, that I use on my diesel cans.
I fought them stupid things right up until I found these. Work great.
http://www.nospill.com
That's exactly what I got.
Mucho better. North 40 has them, but for a few bucks more
They also make a "high flow" version that is about twice as big, that I use on my diesel cans.
I have the high flow version too...
A couple of them. And one of the regular ones.
The regular ones slow me down now. The wide mouth ones will fill something up fast!
Charlie, I got tired of cussing those GD safety pour, BS nozzles myself!
The thing about those "safety" nozzles is I spill WAY more gasoline all over the place trying to work them! They are in reality dangerous as hell!
That's exactly what I got.
Mucho better. North 40 has them, but for a few bucks more
I'll hit No. 40 next trip to town......I was going to order one but that site won't "add to cart"......something's broke.
BTW Lonny....I happened to notice that Home Depot has that good fuel additive....two bucks cheaper than Olives too....
i just take a drill to the top of the can.
Several years ago, Dad called and "The Warden" answered to tell him I'd call back, as I was in the shower.
When I called back, he asked "In the shower at 9:00 AM? You sick?"
No I had to pour a little gas into the weed eater, that $@&&ed spout stuck - when I pushed it in to pour, I took a gasoline bath!
When he quit laughing, he said "Don't you just LOVE Obama?"
I like my normal 2 gallon no spill. It's my chain saw gas can. The filling nozzle just fits into the fill hole of a Husky, the little catch snags the edge. Easy as pie, no funnel, not much spill. Of course I only am pouring 1 quart at a time.
Those do look pretty slick. Thanks
Charlie, Thanks for letting me know Home Depot carries the Star Tron.
Take a look at these FG, you can even get one in pink........
in the center of the cap it has a plug in it that is NPT thread, make your own spout with a Hose barb adapter and a chunk of hose to the length of your choice or buy one of the premade ones.
Link to good gas cans
I re-purpose Tide jugs for mixed gas. They're great for chainsaws and small equipment, but no long spouts so somewhat limited.
in the stupidity of spill proof gas cans today.
Up until today I've managed to avoid having to buy one of these idiotic devices.
I gave up and used a funnel.
If I ever meet the genius that invented them I'll surely kick him in the vagina.
LMAO.
Buy ATV/motorcycle cans. They're the tops.
Dave
Take a look at these FG, you can even get one in pink........
in the center of the cap it has a plug in it that is NPT thread, make your own spout with a Hose barb adapter and a chunk of hose to the length of your choice or buy one of the premade ones.
Link to good gas cansYes.
Those.
Or garage sales.
Dave
I'll lock up my brakes going past a yard sale if I see an old fashioned gas can.
Wife knows to grab the dash of my truck as we approach. LOL!!
I hate those new fangled things!!!!
That thing looks awesome - gotta order a couple...
BTW, did ya notice which states forbid sales of this item?
This product is banned for sale in the following states: CA, CT, DC, DE, MA, ME, MD, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, and VA.I'd say they're all mostly on the liberal side of things.... though they missed AZ, CO and IL for some reason....
No decent strike anywhere matches either... Fuggin' liberals.
Just bought a couple of cans today as I had need... then press the plunger down, remove the o ring, remove the assembly and chunk. Then cut off a few inches where the slot is and its almost perfect spout.
Pour slow or wait until I get time to drill hole and pull a valve stem in place with core removed....for vent.
Actually the first one I gutted at mile 1402 on the AlCan highway after it pissed me off when we ran out of gas in the 6 wheeler crossing the highway on the way home... LOL. Took about a minute looking at it to learn how to defeat it.
Haven't had to buy one yet.
Click the link and then the YouTube with "No Spill Jill"
You owe it to yourself,
Also available at Tractor Supply
Replacement Spout - Water Jug or Gas Can Spout - Deluxe Hi-Flo System With 8" Extension
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YP3YTXM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_JqLJzbC14TAMA
i had 3 no spills, they each got used as targets and i now i just use my old jerry cans and rubber hose. wife got tired of me cursing the inventor, his parents, their parents . stupidest design ever forced on the public.
Looks like North 40 sells these too.
They're a couple $ more than the B&S can I bought but it'll still be cheaper to return the POS I bought and buy a Nospill than spending 10-15 $ rebuilding the POS.
Thanks for the link Higgy
It really gripes me to pay $9 for a small gas can and another $10 for a spout so I can use it.
in the stupidity of spill proof gas cans today.
Up until today I've managed to avoid having to buy one of these idiotic devices.
I gave up and used a funnel.
If I ever meet the genius that invented them I'll surely kick him in the vagina.
Please do so. Can't even find a regular gas can anymore.
Looks like North 40 sells these too.
They're a couple $ more than the B&S can I bought but it'll still be cheaper to return the POS I bought and buy a Nospill than spending 10-15 $ rebuilding the POS.
Thanks for the link Higgy
If you spend over $50 online at N 40 and the order weighs less than 10 lbs, shipping is free. In the end, even if you spent $50 for one friggen' can it would be less frustrating than using the obama can. I might have to try a No Spill.
It really gripes me to pay $9 for a small gas can and another $10 for a spout so I can use it.
Or in my case....$10 for a spout....plus my labor......to make a $13 can usable when I can just buy a can that works for about $15.
What with metal cans with a wooden plug that we whittled after we lost the vent cap it truly is a wonder any of us are still alive.
Looks like North 40 sells these too.
They're a couple $ more than the B&S can I bought but it'll still be cheaper to return the POS I bought and buy a Nospill than spending 10-15 $ rebuilding the POS.
Thanks for the link Higgy
If you spend over $50 online at N 40 and the order weighs less than 10 lbs, shipping is free. In the end, even if you spent $50 for one friggen' can it would be less frustrating than using the obama can. I might have to try a No Spill.
Anything would be better regardless of cost but I'm hoping we can just walk in and buy one Lonny because they're listed on their web site.
I guarandamtee you I'll find out next time I'm in town and let you know..
Please lord...don't let my water heater go out before I die.....
Easy to modify with a hacksaw, home made cap, and a thumb screw for a vent.
Who was the hairbrain dogooder that dreamed up those no vent cans?
i had 3 no spills, they each got used as targets and i now i just use my old jerry cans and rubber hose. wife got tired of me cursing the inventor, his parents, their parents . stupidest design ever forced on the public.
Curious as to what your gripe is on these.
I use mine to fill pony motors and occasionally lawn mowers. I prefer them to the old gas cans by a long shot.
i had 3 no spills, they each got used as targets and i now i just use my old jerry cans and rubber hose. wife got tired of me cursing the inventor, his parents, their parents . stupidest design ever forced on the public.
Curious as to what your gripe is on these.
I use mine to fill pony motors and occasionally lawn mowers. I prefer them to the old gas cans by a long shot.
I buy gas in bulk when the price is right. When prices rise, I fill the pickup from gas cans. Your arms want t to fall off by the time those slow-ass cans empty. I have resorted to using a siphon while the can sit on the truck cap. I collect the fuel points at the grocery store, and turn it into fuel. (And back into cans 30gals at a time)
i just take a drill to the top of the can.
I've done to same thing to all my gas cans plus put a valve stem with the cap but without the valve in the hole.
i had 3 no spills, they each got used as targets and i now i just use my old jerry cans and rubber hose. wife got tired of me cursing the inventor, his parents, their parents . stupidest design ever forced on the public.
Curious as to what your gripe is on these.
I use mine to fill pony motors and occasionally lawn mowers. I prefer them to the old gas cans by a long shot.
Whoever designed the junk which is CARB friendly- or whatever- probably never considered that many people pour the entire contents of more than one jug in a tank while filling machines. And quite obviously never did so when it was 10ยบ with blowing or falling snow. Between Sceptor replacement parts and jiggle siphons, I manage to keep tanks gassed with minimal water added, but I sure hate the jugs which leak or have spouts just begging to be knocked off because they don't fit inside when not in use. (Who hauls gas jugs around with the spout pointed at the sky anyway?
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That's exactly what I got.
Mucho better. North 40 has them, but for a few bucks more
They also make a "high flow" version that is about twice as big, that I use on my diesel cans.
I have the high flow version too...
A couple of them. And one of the regular ones.
The regular ones slow me down now. The wide mouth ones will fill something up fast!
Charlie, I got tired of cussing those GD safety pour, BS nozzles myself!
The thing about those "safety" nozzles is I spill WAY more gasoline all over the place trying to work them! They are in reality dangerous as hell!Yeah had the joy of bathing in gas in the middle of the Nevada desert trying to fill up the truck with one of those POS cans. Dangerous as sheit. Luckily, there was a stock tank not far off to bathe in while it was about 40 degrees out...
+1000!
Since buying my first one, I've gotten rid of my old cans and replaced them with these.
The link Roger posted, those look interesting too.
+1000!
Since buying my first one, I've gotten rid of my old cans and replaced them with these.
The link Roger posted, those look interesting too.
Yeah man. They really work good. Clean pour and easy to see the contents.
That said, I'd not use them to fill my truck on a regular basis.
Could have told you that just by looking at them.
I have a couple of those, as I often carry four or five containers of gas or deisel home at a time for the tractors. They are okay, but very slow. But if you look at the right side of the page which is linked,under related products, is the high flow alternative.
i had 3 no spills, they each got used as targets and i now i just use my old jerry cans and rubber hose. wife got tired of me cursing the inventor, his parents, their parents . stupidest design ever forced on the public.
Curious as to what your gripe is on these.
I use mine to fill pony motors and occasionally lawn mowers. I prefer them to the old gas cans by a long shot.
Try adding thirty gallons of diesel to a tractor using the gawdamned things!
I picked up a couple of metal cans that work great.
I picked up a couple of metal cans that work great.
If you knew how traumatized I am from this experience you'd offer me one of them.
Empty 5 gallon hydraulic oil jugs work great.
About the only benefit to leaky old tractors is that you never have a shortage of gas jugs....
I picked up a couple of metal cans that work great.
If you knew how traumatized I am from this experience you'd offer me one of them.
Trust me, I know. I have a riding mower, UTV, chainsaw, 2 weed-whackers, a generator and a tiller to feed.
D&B have aftermarket spouts if you have one of those up there in the boondocks Charlie.
Buy one of these....
https://smile.amazon.com/Gas-Siphon...02669467&sr=8-13&keywords=siphonNo more spilled gas in the boat. Love it. bought one for all my friends...ok, two.
These work absolutely great.
Sam, are sayin' they make tractors that are Not, Old, and Leaky?
Thanks to my Dad and Granddad having good metal and plastic cans, I have some good ones....one I did acquire in the last few years that I like is the metal 5 gallon eagle safety can. Its a no fuss can for sure.