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Termy


Location: Washington
Joined: Oct 24, 2004
Points: 960

Self Venting Gas Can
Original Message   May 9, 2005 3:15 pm
I found out that they make two new kinds of gas cans these days. One, is a self venting gas can, this works by a tube running through the spout which lets air run through along with the gas!  The other is a carb gas can which is a anti spill. Basically, it works like the pump at the gas station! I bought the self venting gas can because its cheaper than carb gas cans. The self venting gas cans look like this, I bought a 1 gallon though

Self venting gas can...


Carb gas cans look like this...





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bontaiJoe


If it's free, it's for me!

Location: Saylorsburg, PA
Joined: Jun 4, 2004
Points: 424

Re: Self Venting Gas Can
Reply #1   May 9, 2005 3:26 pm
My newest gas can is over 25 years old, red and made of metal. Do they even make metal 5 gallon cans anymore? I've got a couple of small metal cans with old gas company logos on them, I think one is Dino-Sinclair (Citgo now?).

"Man's mind stretched to a new idea, never goes back to its original dimension." -Oliver Wendell Holmes
Termy


Location: Washington
Joined: Oct 24, 2004
Points: 960

Re: Self Venting Gas Can
Reply #2   May 9, 2005 3:27 pm
Yes they do make metal 5 gallon and 6 gallon today, you just have to look a little harder. Please click here to see Metal Gas Cans!


lland


Joined: Sep 17, 2002
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Re: Self Venting Gas Can
Reply #3   May 9, 2005 4:48 pm
I bought a 5 gallon gas can last year.  I literally spent weeks looking for the "old style" before I found out they aren't produced any more.  I hate the new one.  Filling my tractor (4 gallon tank) takes FOREVER!!!

LL

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Termy


Location: Washington
Joined: Oct 24, 2004
Points: 960

Re: Self Venting Gas Can
Reply #4   May 9, 2005 7:43 pm
You can get gas pumps made to go on 5 gallon gas cans at northern tool. They will make fueling up your tractor much easier!

Gas Can Pumps
This message was modified May 9, 2005 by Termy



Marshall


As Long As There Are Tests, There Will Be Prayer In Public Schools. ;- )

Joined: Sep 16, 2002
Points: 7730

Re: Self Venting Gas Can
Reply #5   May 9, 2005 8:33 pm
Termy, good info there buddy!
robmints


Joined: May 13, 2003
Points: 4691

Re: Self Venting Gas Can
Reply #6   May 9, 2005 8:42 pm
lland wrote:
I bought a 5 gallon gas can last year.  I literally spent weeks looking for the "old style" before I found out they aren't produced any more.  I hate the new one.  Filling my tractor (4 gallon tank) takes FOREVER!!!

LL


Agreed LL.
I got a replacement spout (non-spill-proof) and drilled a hole in the back of the can. I think you can still get the other cans, just not in every state. And retailers won't ship. You need to find a friend to buy you one and ship it to you.
Termy


Location: Washington
Joined: Oct 24, 2004
Points: 960

Re: Self Venting Gas Can
Reply #7   May 9, 2005 11:08 pm
Thanks Marshall

If you own a small engine shop where your fueling many engines or if you work on cars and your fueling them up I would think that this is a good investment!

Please Click Here To See What I Am Talking About


Marshall


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Joined: Sep 16, 2002
Points: 7730

Re: Self Venting Gas Can
Reply #8   May 9, 2005 11:12 pm
Yep, it sure would be, but I don't. lol 
Bill_D


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Location: Chicago
Joined: Dec 6, 2002
Points: 920

Re: Self Venting Gas Can
Reply #9   May 10, 2005 1:04 am
Yourt link is to "Uncle Joe's".  I know Joe.  Joe rocks!!!!   Have been a customer there for 12+ years.
Termy


Location: Washington
Joined: Oct 24, 2004
Points: 960

Re: Self Venting Gas Can
Reply #10   May 10, 2005 2:51 am
Bill_D wrote:
Yourt link is to "Uncle Joe's".  I know Joe.  Joe rocks!!!!   Have been a customer there for 12+ years.

You Better Believe It


bontaiJoe


If it's free, it's for me!

Location: Saylorsburg, PA
Joined: Jun 4, 2004
Points: 424

Re: Self Venting Gas Can
Reply #11   May 10, 2005 11:07 am
I was a bit shocked at the price of 5 gallon metal gas cans. I'll definitely take better care of the ones I have. Some of the ones' on the site Terminator posted were over $70! At that price, they oughta at least be full of fresh fuel!

"Man's mind stretched to a new idea, never goes back to its original dimension." -Oliver Wendell Holmes
Termy


Location: Washington
Joined: Oct 24, 2004
Points: 960

Re: Self Venting Gas Can
Reply #12   May 10, 2005 11:45 am
I did notice the cost of the metal 5 gallons were high. Even the military 5 gallon plastic gas cans were expensive. Remember though, if you buy a carb gas can, its going to be much more expensive. Just to buy a 1 gallon carb gas can would cost you 10 to 12 bucks.


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