Jerry Cans?

[Bimmer]

I'm an idiot.

I've meant to get a set of jerry cans for a long, long time, but I never got around to it.

I moved back to California over three years ago, and I always figured that I could get a set of non-CARB (non-retarded) jerry cans from out-of-state...

I've had a couple of the CARB-approved gas cans, and the spouts are awful. I finally resorted to cutting the end off my 1-gallon gas can's spout and gluing it back on, just so that I can fill up my lawnmower without dousing it in gasoline.

Now I finally got a generator, and I want some jerry cans to feed it, but I see that the EPA has banned them all, and nobody has any for sale anymore.

So, what are my options?

Bimmer

[Outlander Systems]

http://www.brigadeqm.com/cgi-bin/tam...Fuel%20Storage

"Does not comply with CARB regulations. For Military Purchase and Use only."

I won't tell if you don't.

[MIKE G]

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[Outlander Systems]

Those are awesome. Bookmarked.

[Bimmer]

http://www.brigadeqm.com/cgi-bin/tam...Fuel%20Storage

"Does not comply with CARB regulations. For Military Purchase and Use only."

I won't tell if you don't.

Thanks, Navigating...

I saw these, but the 20 liter cans are sold out or "special order." He'll let me put the 10 liter cans in my cart, but I've heard from other forums that a lot of these vendors won't actually ship them until they verify military status (I'm not).

I want to avoid metal... the Specter MFCs are really ideal.

I guess I'm re-thinking the jerry can idea, anyway. They're expensive and bulky. Used Specters are going for $40+, shipped, and the spout is another $27+. They're ideal for regularly transporting fuel or taking abuse or "quick-filling," but I really just need a cheap and easy way to store 10 or 15 gallons of gas at home.

I might just get 2-3 of the cheap red plastic gas cans ($15 each, shipped), a length of hose, and a bunch of good funnels...

Bimmer

[MIKE G]

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[Heavy Metal]

http://www.brigadeqm.com/cgi-bin/tam...Fuel%20Storage

"Does not comply with CARB regulations. For Military Purchase and Use only."

I won't tell if you don't.

If you don't live in Kali, it is irrelevant.

[Bimmer]

If you don't live in Kali, it is irrelevant.

Well, I do live in California, but I'm not above having something sent to out-of-state friends and family and then bringing it back in...

Anyway, the EPA has adapted the "child-proof" rules regarding gas cans, so these Specter cans are no longer for sale to civilians ANYWHERE in the USA.

Anyway, I'm now looking at 5 gallon "utility jugs," like the ones from PU-Products. I don't know if they'll be as durable as MFCs, but they definitely seem better than cheap red gas cans with the stupid-ass CARB guaranteed-to-spill spouts.

Bimmer

[Bimmer]

If you need minimal mobility and you are going to keep more than 5 gallons I would recommend getting a metallic or high quality synthetic small bulk tank. When you store in higher quantities the fuel is slightly more stable and with some planning you can keep water out of it fairly well. Get one smaller can to fill the bulk tank and to transfer from the bulk tank to devices (lawn mower, vehicle, etc) to cycle the fuel when not using it for the genny.

I thought of this, but it seems like a lot of hassle...

I don't think I really want to store more than 10 gallons (two jugs), and I like the idea of being able to easily rotate/move them (every six months dump the gas cans into my car's tank, drive the cans to the gas station, fill them, done).

Jugs also have the advantage of being bug-out-able, if it comes to that. I do like the idea of being able to easily carry extra fuel in or on my vehicle...

Bimmer

[AmpedUp]

Have you looked into Ebay?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Brown-Scepter-Mi...ht_5421wt_1167

http://cgi.ebay.com/Scepter-Military...#ht_500wt_1182

I know the ones I posted are for Diesel fuel but the only difference between the gas and diesel is what the gaskets are made out of, if you use some google fu you should be able to find out what size and material you need to set up the diesel cans for gas.

http://forum.ih8mud.com/camping-outd...an-gasket.html