Gas can for generator

[Boomer58]

When we leave here to go full time in a couple months, we will be bringing our Champion generator. I have an older 5 gallon gas can (one that actually works) but it is not a safety can. I bought one a couple of years ago that spilled more gas than would go in the lawn mower and that was sent to the trash. I'll carry this in the bed of the truck and want something that will be safe for traveling. We don't anticipate using it much but it will be there if needed. Thanks.

[DarthMuffin]

https://deutscheoptik.com/10-Liter-Jerry-Can.html They have 20L (5gal) cans too but this size doesn't hurt your back and is about 1 tank of gas for our champion generator. These seal tight (gas lasts longer and you can't smell it) and don't vent or spill, no goofy safety devices. Don't forget to buy a nozzle too. A little expensive, yeah, but this is an investment that will last a lifetime.

[Boomer58]

Thanks for the info. The description is a little confusing as it says it is powder coated with fuel and solvent resistant paint but then says " All of our cans are stamped not for fuel use". Not sure what they mean but it looks like a real nice can that would work fine. I did see some Justrite safety cans on Amazon that will probably work good. Thanks again for replying.

[LV Naturist]

Thanks for the info. The description is a little confusing as it says it is powder coated with fuel and solvent resistant paint but then says " All of our cans are stamped not for fuel use". Not sure what they mean but it looks like a real nice can that would work fine. I did see some Justrite safety cans on Amazon that will probably work good. Thanks again for replying.

Sounds to me like the cans are not CARB compliant and they are trying to CYA...

John

[Dopperud]

I use this one, 2.5 gal is plenty big for me, I use it when my solar gets no sun.

https://www.amazon.com/No-Spill-1405...gateway&sr=8-4

[Silverbeard]

I use this one, 2.5 gal is plenty big for me, I use it when my solar gets no sun.

https://www.amazon.com/No-Spill-1405...gateway&sr=8-4

I have several fuel cans like this. They work great.

[Tom&Joan]

I have several fuel cans like this. They work great.

Best can I have ever used. It has no vent, however, so it will expand in the heat or suck in when cooling. The one I use for my chain saw sits out in the sun sometimes and does this, so I added a tiny vent hole by means of a tubeless tire valve that does not seal up completely, but does not leak fuel either. Not legal maybe but better than having the tank develop a crack from the stresses imposed by heating and cooling.

[SKI367BHS]

When I haul fuel I use one of these. These are a bit pricy but they also don't vent (until spring pressure is reached but it's a high. I've never seen one vent even in hot sun in AZ ) or spill. They have a yellow funnel that hooks on and seals easily, allowing you to see what you are pouring and with the valve you can throttle the flow out as your device tank gets close to full.

Been using these a long time in the USAF and own several for various fuel servicings around the property. No issues, and no cumbersome CARB bravo sierra to worry about. My tanks don't blow up like ballons and spill or have cumbersome vent type valves that are a PITA to use and spill.

I picked this site for the picture showing you the valve detail. Many pics of them on search eng with the yellow funnel.
https://www.grainger.com/product/2W4...g!309118924260!

[JCZhome]

I use a safety can. I spent a few years fighting fires when I was young and I now install RV fire suppression in RVs and trucks. This is the can that has spent the past 2 1/2 yrs. in the back of my truck.....and the past two weeks in triple digit temps..... https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

[Boomer58]

Best can I have ever used. It has no vent, however, so it will expand in the heat or suck in when cooling. The one I use for my chain saw sits out in the sun sometimes and does this, so I added a tiny vent hole by means of a tubeless tire valve that does not seal up completely, but does not leak fuel either. Not legal maybe but better than having the tank develop a crack from the stresses imposed by heating and cooling.

You better not go to California, CARB will be looking for you lol. I have a simple 5 gallon can (plastic) that I use for the mower and snowblower but do not want it riding in the back of the truck while going cross country.