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Good price for 5 gallon gas cans?
Posted on 5/19/13 at 1:11 pm
Posted on 5/19/13 at 1:11 pm
Haven't ever bought any of these before. Want to grab a few for hurricane season and the cheapest I'm seeing is about $20. That about right? Seems high for a plastic can
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Posted on 5/19/13 at 1:14 pm to TigerTatorTots
15-20 is about right now, it is a ripoff but it is what it is.
Check SAMs and tractor supply
Check SAMs and tractor supply
Posted on 5/19/13 at 1:40 pm to TigerTatorTots
Just paid $17...buy 1 at a time and try them out..Some are a bitch to use...
Posted on 5/19/13 at 1:45 pm to Cadello
Yea the ones we bought 4 of during a hurricane once suck to use
Posted on 5/19/13 at 2:00 pm to TigerTatorTots
They're not cheap. Just wait until you try to use one of these new ones with the federally mandated safety spout. They are nearly impossible to use without spilling gas everywhere.
If you have an old one, hang on to it.
If you have an old one, hang on to it.
Posted on 5/19/13 at 2:02 pm to LSUwag
Check out garage sales, estate sales, craiglist...I have found some great stuff unreal low prices.
Posted on 5/19/13 at 2:06 pm to LSUwag
This is one of the most annoying things in the world. Anyone know where to find the old regular spouts?
Posted on 5/19/13 at 2:14 pm to Chatagnier
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Anyone know where to find the old regular spouts?
I have one old one and one new one. I tried to switch the spout and of course those bastards changed the size so they aren't interchangeable.
Posted on 5/19/13 at 2:19 pm to Chatagnier
I've said this in other threads but my solution is stop using the shitty plastic ones. Throw them away and buy the metal ones. They won't make your garage smell like gas, they won't spill gas everywhere they are much safer and they will last for 10-20 years.
The downside is they can rust although it is unlikely. They are also expensive but you won't be replacing them every few years.
The downside is they can rust although it is unlikely. They are also expensive but you won't be replacing them every few years.
Posted on 5/19/13 at 2:24 pm to Helo
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metal ones
Where do you get them? I haven't seen one in years.
Posted on 5/19/13 at 2:26 pm to Chatagnier
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This is one of the most annoying things in the world. Anyone know where to find the old regular spouts?
Drill a hole on the top where the old ones used to have a vent. Put a hex screw in hole when storing, unscrew to vent when pouring. 10x better flow.
Posted on 5/19/13 at 2:31 pm to LSUwag
Getting a E-Gen set up at my new place in Alaska, I just went through this getting a bunch of new cans. Here is what I did... LINK
I can modify a can in less than 2 minutes now.
Alternatively, go to TSC and get an EZ-Pour from Tractor Supply Co.. Though kind of pricey.
I can modify a can in less than 2 minutes now.
Alternatively, go to TSC and get an EZ-Pour from Tractor Supply Co.. Though kind of pricey.
Posted on 5/19/13 at 2:32 pm to tenfoe
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Drill a hole on the top where the old ones used to have a vent. Put a hex screw in hole when storing, unscrew to vent when pouring. 10x better flow.
I use a drywall screw. Very small hole.
Posted on 5/19/13 at 2:34 pm to LSUwag
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Where do you get them? I haven't seen one in years
Local hardware stores usually carry them but you can order them online. Eagle brand is what I order but there are other ones as well. I have 3 5 gal and 2 1 gal I keep in my car trunks. I also ordered a yellow one for fathers day last year for my dads tractor diesel.
I really love these cans and I am ordering 2 more 5 gal. Eagle are made is the US also.
Posted on 5/19/13 at 3:07 pm to Helo
Thank you. Good information in this thread.
I've really had issues with this since I bought a fishing boat and use ethanol free fuel. I have to go a pretty good ways to get it and my gas cans are a PITA. I'll buy a few and replace them.
Don't you miss the good old days when everything wasn't a big pain in the arse because of government regulation.
ETA: I went into youtube and saw a few videos on modifying your new government approved gas can. They suggested that you buy a vent cap on ebay. I just ordered four of them. You drill a 1/2" hole and just pop in. They hold well, don't leak and make the cans actually work. You can also remove the safety pour spouts and under them is a regular pour spout. You just need to add a lid on the end that you can get at an auto parts store.
I've really had issues with this since I bought a fishing boat and use ethanol free fuel. I have to go a pretty good ways to get it and my gas cans are a PITA. I'll buy a few and replace them.
Don't you miss the good old days when everything wasn't a big pain in the arse because of government regulation.
ETA: I went into youtube and saw a few videos on modifying your new government approved gas can. They suggested that you buy a vent cap on ebay. I just ordered four of them. You drill a 1/2" hole and just pop in. They hold well, don't leak and make the cans actually work. You can also remove the safety pour spouts and under them is a regular pour spout. You just need to add a lid on the end that you can get at an auto parts store.
This post was edited on 5/19/13 at 3:45 pm
Posted on 5/19/13 at 5:25 pm to Cadello
Thank CARB for that.
Posted on 5/19/13 at 5:28 pm to Helo
Posted on 5/19/13 at 5:39 pm to N2cars
Posted on 5/19/13 at 6:44 pm to TigerTatorTots
Dang, those look to be identical.
I was so fed up with the plastic cans I probably overpaid.
They work great, though. No smell at all.
I was so fed up with the plastic cans I probably overpaid.
They work great, though. No smell at all.
Posted on 5/19/13 at 8:06 pm to TigerTatorTots
Free if you can find where Carson parked his truck. see what's in your truck thread, may be able to jack a few more.
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