Was perusing the garage journal just a few min ago and there was a discussion about gas cans and pouring from them. Wanted to share this purchase that I made last year. Has worked very well and takes all the effort out of filling small engines. There are several out there and some have different adapter for different van openings.

https://www.amazon.com/Second-...d=1587310154&sr=8-29

With larger gas containers like Jerry cans, I use an even simpler self-siphoning hose. No batteries needed, and no motors or mechanical parts to wear out.

Works well for filling gas tanks and smaller containers from larger containers, without having to manhandle the full Jerry can to pour it manually through a nozzle.

You just have to remember that for the siphoning action to work, the supply container needs to be at least a foot or so above the container/tank you're filling. The tailgate of a truck, a workbench, or even a sturdy bucket works.

https://www.amazon.com/Safety-...iming/dp/B000BG1X54/


For smaller gas dispensing, like filling a lawnmower, I use an Eagle gas can. It's the only can I've found in the past decade or so whose safety nozzle doesn't piss me off.

https://www.amazon.com/Eagle-U...omotive%2C180&sr=1-5

I switched to Surecan cans.

https://www.surecanusa.com/

[QUOTE]Originally posted by RogueJSK:
It's the only can I've found in the past decade or so whose safety nozzle doesn't piss me off.

I purchased replacement nozzles at Tractor Supply that have no safety doodad. They pour through simply with no issues.
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Originally posted by petr:
I switched to Surecan cans.

https://www.surecanusa.com/

I use some of these as well, and like them a lot...They're a very good quality gas can.

I ordered one of those last week and I can't get it to work.

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Originally posted by RogueJSK:
With larger gas containers like Jerry cans, I use an even simpler self-siphoning hose. No batteries needed, and no motors or mechanical parts to wear out.

Works well for filling gas tanks and smaller containers from larger containers, without having to manhandle the full Jerry can to pour it manually through a nozzle.

You just have to remember that for the siphoning action to work, the supply container needs to be at least a foot or so above the container/tank you're filling. The tailgate of a truck, a workbench, or even a sturdy bucket works.

https://www.amazon.com/Safety-...iming/dp/B000BG1X54/


For smaller gas dispensing, like filling a lawnmower, I use an Eagle gas can. It's the only can I've found in the past decade or so whose safety nozzle doesn't piss me off.

https://www.amazon.com/Eagle-U...omotive%2C180&sr=1-5

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Originally posted by petr:
I switched to Surecan cans.

https://www.surecanusa.com/

I have one of those. I don't know as I'll purchase any more. The problem is gas keeps flowing for a bit after you release the lever. With a tank in which it's difficult to see the level or with those tanks that appear to have plenty of room--then are suddenly full, it leads to spillage.

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Originally posted by petr:
I switched to Surecan cans.

https://www.surecanusa.com/

I saw these at Lowe's. Thought it was a good idea.
My concern with it, is it could leak from the bottom connection.
That made my decision to move on...

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Originally posted by Excam_Man:

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Originally posted by petr:
I switched to Surecan cans.

https://www.surecanusa.com/

I saw these at Lowe's. Thought it was a good idea.
My concern with it, is it could leak from the bottom connection.
That made my decision to move on...

I've had 2 of them for a year now, and they don't leak at all. They seal really well and you don't even smell any fumes with them. I use them on a yacht for a tender and they'll sit in the tender bouncing around for 8 hours at a time when running to the Bahamas and etc. etc. and no issue. They're expensive no doubt at $50 a piece. The gas fill is inside of the inflatable rubber, $55k 13' Williams jet boat and the floor has synthetic plastic teak so something that spills gas all over is a no go. Nor is a can that you smell fumes as the tender sits on top of the swim platform right behind the crew stateroom door and aft deck dining table. But the only real alternative is a VP can with the spout kit and they're not cheap and pouring them can also be a pain in the rear.

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Originally posted by maxwayne:
I ordered one of those last week and I can't get it to work.

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Originally posted by RogueJSK:
I use an even simpler self-siphoning hose. No batteries needed, and no motors or mechanical parts to wear out.

https://www.amazon.com/Safety-...iming/dp/B000BG1X54/

I bought THIS one from Harbor freight on a whim to siphon the water off my pool cover after each rain and it did not work... I think the cheap hose that kinks in multiple places is the problem. I reverted to one that has a squeeze bulb in the line, like an outboard motor gas tank. It works and I can use the same line for gas in the summer.

The problem with filling my mower is that it holds 11 gallons (between two tanks) and the fillers caps are about waist high so I have to hold a 5 gallon can ~chest high while I wait for it to fill, twice. LOL... first world problems I know, but as I get older...

I picked up two VP fuel cans. One 5 gallon, one three gallon. I got a good price from my local Yamaha dealer, cheaper than I could find anywhere else... I like them so far.

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Originally posted by Excam_Man:
I saw these at Lowe's. Thought it was a good idea.
My concern with it, is it could leak from the bottom connection.

Mine is... two years old? Sitting out in the shed with variable levels of fuel in it, through bitter winter cold and blazing summer heat. It's never leaked so much as a drop, near as I've been able to tell.

They are a lot handier then lifting, maneuvering, and holding a traditional gas can. Like I wrote above: Only downside to them I've experienced is you have to be careful as you approach full on what you're filling, because fuel will continue to run out for a bit after you release the lever.

And you have to give the fill hose a bit of a shake when you're done, to shake out any traces of remaining fuel in that tube. Kind of like... well, guys will know

They don't leak, until one day they do.
Since I'm storing flammable materials, I'll stick with a container which has no mechanical connection on the bottom.

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Originally posted by ensigmatic:
will continue to run out for a bit after you release the lever.

And you have to give the fill hose a bit of a shake

Just wait until you get a little older. If you're not careful, you'll drip on your shoes, too.

Just saw this on the tube, www.buyturbopump.com

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Originally posted by bendable:
Just saw this on the tube, www.buyturbopump.com

I have something similar for water...and it moves the water quickly.

The only issue I see is what you do with the pump after transferring the gas? It will be all smelly and dripping.

yeah the multi use aspect of the cheapo thing is kinda iffy

That is pretty cool. Not cheap, but maybe well worth it.
I bought a compact utility tractor back in early 1990. The gas tank filler is in front of the steering wheel. Hoisting a 5 gallon can of diesel up there and trying not to spill it on the engine was a chore.
I made a pump unit. I had an old 286 computer frame, that I used to house it. I put power supply in it to run the electric fuel pump.
I put a couple switches in the box too. One to turn on the power supply and one to turn on the fuel pump.
We were tearing out a whole assembly line where I worked, so I got the stuff from the trash that they had thrown out. Actually I tore those items out myself, as I was involved in the tearout.
The fuel pumps were industrial quality that we used to provide fuel to our hot test stands where we hot tested every engine we made on that line. They required a 10amp power supply.
The problem with that is it is kinda large to lug around. But for emptying the tank on my motorcycle every year, works great.