Plastic Gas Cans

[Bestoutwest]

Alright, this might sound like a dumb question to some, but help me out. My gas cans keep sucking in and I need to drill a hole to let air in while emptying. Where should I put it? Also, do you drill it or use a nail to poke a small hole?

 

[kenny thomas]

https://www.amazon.com/Yellow-Blitz-Scepter-Essence-Midwest/dp/B00Z3TQZJ8/ref=asc_df_B00Z3TQZJ8/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241967373029&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7982752654055447480&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008788&hvtargid=pla-521566926139&psc=1#

 

[sstterry]

Use either a drill with a very small bit or a medium nail would work. I put it in the back of the handle, that way it doesn't leak.
But, they make vent caps that can be inserted that can be used to avoid the vacuum lock.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SEK6XN6/?tag=cattletoday00-20

Edit: Kenny beat me to it.

 

[JW IN VA]

Also have heard of people drilling a hole then putting in a tubeless tire stem without the valve.

 

[haase]

For our business we have to use osha's approved gas cans which are a metal cans with a yellow plastic cone on top and a pull back handle, have used them for a long time, used plastic cans at home and they are a pain, bought the metal ones for around here, they will out last the plastic ones by years.

 

[bird dog]

If you want to start over, these work pretty well. A little cheaper at Walmart

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/no-spill-2-1-2-gal-gas-can-carb-compliant

 

[pricefarm]

https://www.amazon.com/Yellow-Blitz-Scepter-Essence-Midwest/dp/B00Z3TQZJ8/ref=asc_df_B00Z3TQZJ8/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241967373029&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7982752654055447480&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008788&hvtargid=pla-521566926139&psc=1#

These work great. When you drill the hole use a unibit instead of a regular drill bit it will makes a better hole and seal up better

 

[ccr]

this works pretty well (click on pic for a better view):

rubber ones don't last long.

it's bs a person should even have to do this.

if there is something in this world that ought to be changed, it is the stupid regulation for a ventless gas can.

 

[Silver]

In Canada it seemed we lost the ability to buy vented jerry cans for a period of time, but they are once again available.

 

[Caustic Burno]

In Canada it seemed we lost the ability to buy vented jerry cans for a period of time, but they are once again available.

I have guarded my old Jerry cans, have five of the originals.

 

[Bigfoot]

Valve stem with core screwed out is the way to go. You can put it anywhere in the top you want. Even if the gas gets above it while your pouring, it will continue to draw air and not leak fuel.

 

[Brute 23]

These are the way to go. They stack and store nicely too.

I also have a few of the metal ones also and they work good to. It's nice to have the funnel on them.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/VP-Racing-5-Gallon-Motorsport-Racing-Liquid-Jug-Can-Container-14-Inch-Hose/317265803?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1187&adid=22222222228290354350&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=350589283827&wl4=pla-747896163288&wl5=9027933&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=112549749&wl11=online&wl12=317265803&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQiArdLvBRCrARIsAGhB_szBe0NEom1kihzxF6knIUbYChv2JVN9XQM8e0iJpjFx0WRlIQ4jmnkaAjgLEALw_wcB

 

[JW IN VA]

TSC ,Amazon and others have a "No Spill" brand.A little pricey but work great for small engines.I use one for my saw gas.No more overflows if I'm paying attention

 

[greybeard]

this works pretty well (click on pic for a better view):

rubber ones don't last long.

it's bs a person should even have to do this.

if there is something in this world that ought to be changed, it is the stupid regulation for a ventless gas can.

I have several exactly like that.
2 things I don't like about them is
1. The can is made of 2 different plastics, laminated together and the outer layer starts peeling off after a few years. Doesn't leak but the the strength of the container is lessened significantly.
2. The yellow cap on the end of the spout gets loose after a while....a fix for it is a 1/2" or 3/4" (depending on dia of spout) pvc pipe cap , threaded or smooth id. Fits tight and won't swell up like the one that comes with the can.

Those kind of cans NEED to be vented no matter what...keeps the can from swelling up to almost round when the temp turns warm in the afternoon and on a cold night, you're liable to get up one morning and find it collapsed to about 1/2 it's size, especially this time of year when the temp may vary 40 +deg between night and afternoon.

 

[haase]

Here is a picture of the metal cans.

 

[Named'em Tamed'em]

Drill a small hole in rear of handle a stick a golf tee in it. Pull tee to pour gas.

 

[hurleyjd]

For our business we have to use osha's approved gas cans which are a metal cans with a yellow plastic cone on top and a pull back handle, have used them for a long time, used plastic cans at home and they are a pain, bought the metal ones for around here, they will out last the plastic ones by years.

I bought one of these at Atwoods. Will have to have a funnel for most use. The little yellow plastic is useless for me. I had the can on the ground full of gas and forgot about it and cut to close with the trailer. Dented it but did not lose any gas.

I would like to have one of these. https://www.amazon.com/DuraMax-Fluid-Transfer-14-Gallon-Rolling/dp/B000MT94QA/ref=asc_df_B000MT94QA/?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=&hvpos=&hvnetw=o&hvrand=&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583932699515259&psc=1

 

[haase]

Looks like a good pump, the yellow funnels can be a pain sometimes in certain fills, usually take them off then actually use them as a funnel.

 

[Bestoutwest]

Thanks for all the replies. This is pretty frustrating b/c they're such a pain to use. Add in the awful spout and they're almost pointless.

 

[HDRider]

These are the way to go. They stack and store nicely too.

I also have a few of the metal ones also and they work good to. It's nice to have the funnel on them.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/VP-Racing-5-Gallon-Motorsport-Racing-Liquid-Jug-Can-Container-14-Inch-Hose/317265803?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1187&adid=22222222228290354350&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=350589283827&wl4=pla-747896163288&wl5=9027933&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=112549749&wl11=online&wl12=317265803&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQiArdLvBRCrARIsAGhB_szBe0NEom1kihzxF6knIUbYChv2JVN9XQM8e0iJpjFx0WRlIQ4jmnkaAjgLEALw_wcB

These are the only ones I will buy.