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sqdg71

This may not be in the right forum, if it is sorry. My problem is I don't think u can buy a decent can anymore. I've bought a few and looked at more than I cared to. Been to the chain stores, asked a few professionals, an checked out the mom an pop stores that are still around. Any suggestions or comments would be appreciated. matt


#2

Snapperfreak

Snapperfreak

I've noticed the same thing. I've actually been looking for old, metal cans on eBay. Give that a try.


#3

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sqdg71

I looked on ebay an that's probably the way i'll go. thanks for the reply


#4

Arnezie

Arnezie

This is what I buy
Eagle Safety Gas Can, 5 gal. - Tractor Supply Co.


#5

djdicetn

djdicetn

Arnezie said:
This is what I buy
Eagle Safety Gas Can, 5 gal. - Tractor Supply Co.
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How "difficult" is that can to get gas out of?????? I actually HATE the newer EPA "safety spouts" and have "disabled" a couple of them just to make it easier to get them to pour gas:0(


#6

Arnezie

Arnezie

Pours out good just need a big funnel and it's not bad at all. Much better than those new safety spout crappy plastic cans. I've got gas cans that are at least 30 years old and I wouldn't trade my oldest worst shape metal can for a dozen plastic cans.


#7

Ric

Ric

djdicetn said:
How "difficult" is that can to get gas out of?????? I actually HATE the newer EPA "safety spouts" and have "disabled" a couple of them just to make it easier to get them to pour gas:0(
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If your having trouble with spouts try EZ pour spouts from either TSC or Ace, they work great.


#8

Lawnboy18

Lawnboy18

I use the typical Scepter ones. They do the job and the store sells spare nozles and caps, etc.


#9

clpolcar

clpolcar

Try the no spill cans. I love them. Probably the best safety one. Just push the button on the back and your on your way


#10

exotion

exotion

Still have my old blitz with the switch you hold down love it. I also use two cans with a solid yellow plastic spout with a small lid and a air vent with a small lid. Found those recently at big r


#11

Heus

Heus

I curse the EPA every time I use my pos cans. I have spilled more gas filling my chainsaw because of these "environmentally friendly" spouts.


#12

djdicetn

djdicetn

Heus said:
I curse the EPA every time I use my pos cans. I have spilled more gas filling my chainsaw because of these "environmentally friendly" spouts.
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I hear ya...any time the government sets out to "protect us" they end up screwing up our lives. Just recently, TVA tried to ban fishing the tailwaters below any of their dams in Tennessee. Lamar Alexander had a TV ad telling them that we know better how to be safe than the government trying to "make us be safe". That would go for the EPA on gas can safety too!!!!


#13

Chris.praying

Chris.praying

I have a couple of " no-spill " cans. They are awsome.


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mooch91

I bought 6 of the Scepter (Sceptre?) cans from Home Depot during one of the hurricanes a few years back. While it was great to be the only guy on the block with 35 gal of gas for my generator, I quickly found out that the spouts were total crap. I've called Scepter a few times to have them send me new spouts because the little spring pops out of the locking mechanism and essentially destroys the spout (I love how they sell replacements in Home Depot, you keep buying the same one over and over!). I am looking at the EZ-POUR spouts available online or Tractor Supply as a replacement. At $10-12 they are pricey, but worth it to replace the regulated ones on the new cans.


#15

Lawnboy18

Lawnboy18

mooch91 said:
I bought 6 of the Scepter (Sceptre?) cans from Home Depot during one of the hurricanes a few years back. While it was great to be the only guy on the block with 35 gal of gas for my generator, I quickly found out that the spouts were total crap. I've called Scepter a few times to have them send me new spouts because the little spring pops out of the locking mechanism and essentially destroys the spout (I love how they sell replacements in Home Depot, you keep buying the same one over and over!). I am looking at the EZ-POUR spouts available online or Tractor Supply as a replacement. At $10-12 they are pricey, but worth it to replace the regulated ones on the new cans.
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I got Scepter cans with normal spouts. Just unscrew the cap and stick in the tube on top and rescrew cap. Then pour. Start mowing!


#16

chemingthroughtheleather

chemingthroughtheleather

Northern Tool and Equipment carries 1,2 and 5 gallon metal containers(Justrite brand).They also carry the 'No Spill' plastic in 1,2.5,and 5.They had some on sale,maybe still do. I use ziplock bags here!:laughing:


#17

Nwatson99

Nwatson99

exotion said:
Still have my old blitz with the switch you hold down love it. I also use two cans with a solid yellow plastic spout with a small lid and a air vent with a small lid. Found those recently at big r
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Blitz 80033 is the best gas can ever made and trying to locate more of them myself to put up for keep sake.


#18

exotion

exotion

They don't make that spout anymore :( can't even buy it off amazon. I found one at a yard sale but he wanted $20 bucks just for the spout and he wouldn't haggle


#19

Nwatson99

Nwatson99

exotion said:
They don't make that spout anymore :( can't even buy it off amazon. I found one at a yard sale but he wanted $20 bucks just for the spout and he wouldn't haggle
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I am going to order the Blitz Enviro Flo Kerosene cans, the blue color does not mean crap to me since I will just re-label them with a permanent marker.


#20

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Duckman

I have new and old cans...I have converted the newer ones to normal spouts.

I buy the spouts here... 3 at a time for better pricing...

RotopaX Replacement Parts- Conventional Spout Set

The little air tap/valves can be had on ebay... just an example. 1 EGS Yellow Vent Replacement Metal Gas Can Fuel Jug Plug Eagle Chilton Spout | eBay


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mooch91

mooch91 said:
I bought 6 of the Scepter (Sceptre?) cans from Home Depot during one of the hurricanes a few years back. While it was great to be the only guy on the block with 35 gal of gas for my generator, I quickly found out that the spouts were total crap. I've called Scepter a few times to have them send me new spouts because the little spring pops out of the locking mechanism and essentially destroys the spout (I love how they sell replacements in Home Depot, you keep buying the same one over and over!). I am looking at the EZ-POUR spouts available online or Tractor Supply as a replacement. At $10-12 they are pricey, but worth it to replace the regulated ones on the new cans.
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Tractor Supply sells the EZ-POUR replacement spouts for $8.99. They only sell the "water can" version (at least here in PA), which is the same as the gas version except it's white HDPE (compatible with gas). Buy them while you can...

Haven't tried it out to see if it will work on the Scepter can yet, but it looks like it should. Adds a vent to the can in addition to the replacement spout.


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