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The full five gallon cans are too heavy for me to lift with one hand and hold the spout with the other. Just remove the spout and use the siphon pump to transfer the fuel from can to tank. I think I got mine at one of the big box stores.
This siphon I have been using for at least 10 years for many different solutions and would work for Karen as well. I have one diesel siphon for my Kabota and another gasoline one for my gas powered riding lawnmower. I keep a new spare still in the package for when one quits working for any reason as I live rural and can't run to the store for an immediate replacement.
Just an update ... after trying again this morning to get the new gas can to work, I gave up and went to the gas station with the new oil can ... only to find out that gas simply will not dispense into that can because, of course, the spout is too big. (I had thought that MIGHT happen, but I was hopeful ...)
This whole thing has been incredibly frustrating. I will finally have time to go back to the local store where I bought the "new improved" gas can tomorrow so hopefully I'll finally be able to mow my lawn tomorrow afternoon!!!
Rugged, heavy wall, non-insulated construction Spout makes pouring easy
Spout conveniently stores inside container when not in use Molded-in top and
side handles for pouring and carrying in either direction Pull-up vent
provides smooth water flow.
Another one...... with a shape less likely to tip over:
Don't use a water can for gas. The plastic is usually different but even if it was ok, gas cans are colored red for a reason. So people know it is gas.
Really it's never a good idea to store something more dangerous than the can markings in case someone who doesn't know picks it up.
Just an update. I finally had time this morning to go back to the local store that sold me the gas can (and my riding mower) -- some old guy showed me and the woman at the counter how to use the can. (She was trying to open it the same way I had -- didn't work for either of us!!) I drove home and tried to use it ... it worked but it was just about impossible to control the flow rate and it spilled gas EVERYWHERE -- so much for fewer fumes with these "wonderful" new-style cans!! I gave up, took the whole lid off, and used a funnel ... that was still a bit awkward (it's a 5-gallon can so heavy when full) but at least there was less spillage.
So I was finally able to mow my lawn ... 'til it started raining. At least I got the front lawn done.
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Originally Posted by Sherifftruman
Don't use a water can for gas. The plastic is usually different but even if it was ok, gas cans are colored red for a reason. So people know it is gas.
Really it's never a good idea to store something more dangerous than the can markings in case someone who doesn't know picks it up.
I understand what you are saying, but I'm going to buy one anyway. We're all adults at my house so no one is ever going to mistake it for water (and of course I can always put a big label on it saying "BEWARE THIS IS REALLY GAS").
Just an update. I finally had time this morning to go back to the local store that sold me the gas can (and my riding mower) -- some old guy showed me and the woman at the counter how to use the can. (She was trying to open it the same way I had -- didn't work for either of us!!) I drove home and tried to use it ... it worked but it was just about impossible to control the flow rate and it spilled gas EVERYWHERE -- so much for fewer fumes with these "wonderful" new-style cans!! I gave up, took the whole lid off, and used a funnel ... that was still a bit awkward (it's a 5-gallon can so heavy when full) but at least there was less spillage.
So I was finally able to mow my lawn ... 'til it started raining. At least I got the front lawn done.
I understand what you are saying, but I'm going to buy one anyway. We're all adults at my house so no one is ever going to mistake it for water (and of course I can always put a big label on it saying "BEWARE THIS IS REALLY GAS").
Some burglar is going to break into your garage, see the can and take a big drink because he is thirsty from all the work of breaking in. Then he will light a cigarette, blow up his face and sue you. HE will make two claims of negligence. One for putting gas in a water can and one for locking your garage and making him work hard to get in so he was really thirsty. Oh and the label will not work. The burglar is illiterate.
Some burglar is going to break into your garage, see the can and take a big drink because he is thirsty from all the work of breaking in. Then he will light a cigarette, blow up his face and sue you. HE will make two claims of negligence. One for putting gas in a water can and one for locking your garage and making him work hard to get in so he was really thirsty. Oh and the label will not work. The burglar is illiterate.
Spoken like a lawyer ... THAT is what they taught you at my beloved alma mater?
Last edited by karen_in_nh_2012; 06-26-2013 at 04:09 PM..
Thankfully, I have three old plastic gas cans.....which I will guard with my life. LOL
If something ever happens to my old cans......I will buy water cans and then buy a roll of red duct tape and have at it......then write GAS on each side with 3/4" inch black tape. No one will mistake THAT for water.
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update!
At least I got the front lawn done.
