jerry cans, i need an expert..
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$25.00 and don't leak, good find for you! The only issues I've had with the "Safety" style cans like you've pictured here are depending what your filling the handle can interfere with getting all the gas into it. As you tilt the can the handle hits the side of whatever your filling while keeping the can spout in the filler tube. This forces you to pull the spout back and possibly out as you try to empty the can.
It's a non issue for filling a quad, a bit of a hassle for a pickup with a camper on.
The other issue is the round can fill port. They are spring loaded and designed to vent an expanding can. If you shake them up a lot they tend to get dirty around the port and can top from venting as dust and dirt stick to whatever vents out and settles on the can.
Gas tends to keep fairly clean. Diesel and especially mixed gas like for chain saws less so.
The up sides of those cans in your picture is being the standard rectangular shape as opposed to round they should fit in any standard jerry can holder. The other is the flexible fill spouts rarely get lost as they're attached.
In closing If I had them I'd use them. Go forth and adventure well before time runs out!
It's a non issue for filling a quad, a bit of a hassle for a pickup with a camper on.
The other issue is the round can fill port. They are spring loaded and designed to vent an expanding can. If you shake them up a lot they tend to get dirty around the port and can top from venting as dust and dirt stick to whatever vents out and settles on the can.
Gas tends to keep fairly clean. Diesel and especially mixed gas like for chain saws less so.
The up sides of those cans in your picture is being the standard rectangular shape as opposed to round they should fit in any standard jerry can holder. The other is the flexible fill spouts rarely get lost as they're attached.
In closing If I had them I'd use them. Go forth and adventure well before time runs out!
bobcat charlie
Adventurer
For$25, a great find! Just curious, what is 'ESSENCE'??
blackheart
New member
Ok for a garage / for the lawn mower can worth zero minus squat for a expedition type can .
Like I have said before at this rate I will just have a welder fab me some up, they will be better and cost less .
Like I have said before at this rate I will just have a welder fab me some up, they will be better and cost less .
OverlandZJ
Expedition Leader
I have a two gallon version thats similar that i use for my chainsaw.
Brian, you need a few NATO cans? PM me..
Brian, you need a few NATO cans? PM me..
Martyn
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French for petrol or gasoline
R_Lefebvre
Expedition Leader
Ha, you went to the Toronto Sportsmen Show didn't you? 
I went yesterday, I saw those but passed on them.
I went yesterday, I saw those but passed on them.
gasman
Adventurer
Ha, you went to the Toronto Sportsmen Show didn't you?
yes i was .. i didnt see you there .. of course i dont know what you look like either...
the show wasnt too bad this year .. but nothing like it what it used to be.. that army surplus guy has a store in mississauga .. have you ever been there? i checked out his website i dont know if i was impressed or not, or if it would be worth my drive from niagara, watchya think ?
R_Lefebvre
Expedition Leader
Never been to that show before, or that guy's store.
I found the show to be a PITA because it was downtown Toronto. It was expensive at $17/each, then you have to figure out parking for $10-25, and everything is "money money money". Even the fast food chains have jacked up food prices. I think it's a poor venue for the type of client they are attracting. Why not have it at the airport so it's cheaper and easier to get to, or easier to park a big truck.
I'm shopping for canoes, and there wasn't that much selection there. We went to the outdoor adventure and travel show last year, and it would have been better for us. But it wasn't really great either. I guess... these shows would be more fun if I had a huge wad of cash to spend as there are some good deals. But generally we go and look at all this cool stuff we can't afford to buy, so it's not as much fun.
We'll be going to the Cottage Life show this weekend to keep shopping for canoes.
I found the show to be a PITA because it was downtown Toronto. It was expensive at $17/each, then you have to figure out parking for $10-25, and everything is "money money money". Even the fast food chains have jacked up food prices. I think it's a poor venue for the type of client they are attracting. Why not have it at the airport so it's cheaper and easier to get to, or easier to park a big truck.
I'm shopping for canoes, and there wasn't that much selection there. We went to the outdoor adventure and travel show last year, and it would have been better for us. But it wasn't really great either. I guess... these shows would be more fun if I had a huge wad of cash to spend as there are some good deals. But generally we go and look at all this cool stuff we can't afford to buy, so it's not as much fun.
We'll be going to the Cottage Life show this weekend to keep shopping for canoes.
gasman
Adventurer
hey rob i hear ya.. my dad used to take me to the spotsmens show when i was a kid.. back then at exibition place it took up the whole colisium and the side buildings as well we would be there all day and still not see it all and the prices were good... now ... forget about it .. we just go cuz we always do.. no deals anymore.. but we did find parking just down the street for 8 bucks , that was a surprise . the outdoor adventure show, up by the airport isnt too bad.. there were alot more more of the kayak and canoes there .