Here’s the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you! Wavian: amzn.to/3NdDX5b Justrite: amzn.to/3MeapTX Surecan: amzn.to/3Nf8H69 Eagle: amzn.to/3NgzaAc (no longer available) Stark: amzn.to/3aoQuEF VP Racing Fuels: amzn.to/3TriHi4 No Spill: amzn.to/3maZi3q Scepter Military Style: amzn.to/3m6rl4d Midwest: amzn.to/3NSp3Bk (no longer available) Briggs & Stratton: amzn.to/3NSq50o Garage Boss: amzn.to/3GSs0ji Scepter: amzn.to/3maxbS3 Midwest Metal Jerry Can: Harbor Freight or amzn.to/3GOCU9x
Was going to comment about testing in the cold because I've had so many split the nozzle, but ya beat me to it. Another suggestion would be to test hot and cold Cycles. I've had issues with them either sucking in and tipping over or inflating and causing problems as well.
Well I am from Latvia, and I work at the company that makes the Midwest (military style) can, kinda awesome to see stuff on the internet. And the Wavian cans are also manufactured here.
Why am I not surprised. Thanks for sharing. Care to share any differences in manufacturing. Like, does the Wavian have better quality control than the Midwest?
@@arthurmoore9488 They are both the same in terms of manufacturing, the only difference is the US proprietary threaded neck and the latch lock cap design. The internal coating is the same on both and both use 0.9mm steel plates. There are other resellers like the Wavian that sell the same cans, not sure if any are located in the US though, and since they don't have the Wavian brand name they are cheaper, but essentially the same can.
I have a Wavian (made in Latvia) that I have had for about 5 years. Best money spent on a can. If you want to make it empty even faster ditch the spout and just use a funnel. I can empty the cans into my mowers in less than a minute while spilling less fuel. Don't know if the newer Wavians still have the internal vent built into them. That's what makes the difference.
The Midwest, Star, and Wavian cans are versions of the classic German WW2 "Jerry Can". The Wavian seems to be the most accurate reproduction with an additional nozzle being added for convenient pouring. Being standard size and shape, these would fit in metal fuel can holders available from retailers. There are videos and entire books about how revolutionary that design was including the fact that the welds were recessed around the centerline of the two halves to protect them from splitting from impacts. The triple handle allowed easier handoffs for the "bucket brigade" moving of fuel by can, two people to carry one can and share the load, or one person to carry four empty cans easily.
Love the creativity & thought put into making the tests clearly visible on this channel. The jerry can (NATO/Wavian in this test) is designed so it can be stacked & transported on its side (like bricks), making it actually the most tip-resistant of the bunch. That center weld is where most will fail, so definitely avoid any knockoffs that don't have it fully recessed ALL the way around -- best to pay up and stick with Wavian or Geld now that prices are down. One more odds n ends tidbit for boaters -- that hump at the top (where the handle connects) traps just enough air for positive buoyancy, so it floats even when full of water itself.
Jerry cans also float when tossed on water because they always have a section with air (the back sits higher up than the mouth) so they serve as emergency floating devices. The first “triangular” design gas can shown was actually being used by nazi germany before they came up with jerry cans.
Another really interesting detail I found digging around in Wavian's FAQ: "Wavian Fuel Cans are made in the very same factory that has been producing Steel Jerry Cans for NATO countries since WWI. Originally located in Germany, the cans' manufacturing facility had to move to Latvia during the second world war. They've been made there ever since." The Midwest is also made in Latvia, looks really similar, and has the same internal coating. I wonder if they're just two quality grades from the same factory?
In the tip over tests, the “Eagle has a huge advantage of being short, wide, and round.” I too possess those traits which I had never before considered to be advantages.
The "test" isn't necessary; Anyone that drives with gas that doesn't use a bungee cord is a complete moron, and deserves to get soaked! Or, those fancy "law flat" cans @ $50.00 each...They NEED to bring back the regular nozzle cans, with an IQ warning sticker: "You must have an IQ over 60, to use this product..."
I have never, in my entirety of 67 years of life, ever seen such comprehensive testing as Todd presents in all of his comparisons. Gas Cans... who would have ever thought that were so many characteristics to evaluate between Gas Cans? Great to see the reappearance of the Farm-abago again!!
I agree! Its really useful to get such objective analysis on the various items undergoing testing. This is a real asset for someone trying to decide which may be better for their specific application.
We use the Vp cans in the shop, because we also sell them to the public. The plastic is nice and thick, so it won't break when you throw an empty can at another tech's head when he forgets to return a socket.
I purchased 3 Eagle cans 10 years ago. They still look like new. To be honest, they don't get much use as I kept them with I used a portable generator for my house. Since I went to a Generac system for my house, they only keep gas for my snow blower and lawn mower. They're still one of the best buys I've made. great job again.
Thanks for supporting a American company eagle manufacturing is in my hometown of wellsburg I have alot of friends that work their and family they make a wide range of other products . the steel for their cans is produced just a couple miles away ,and shipped by rail right to the factory.
Yea and cause more spills lmao. IDK about you but I buy juice and other drinks from the store for decades and don't spill any because I learned to pour stuff as a child. What the fuck
@@ctrlaltdebug It is not about the flow rate of the pour. Instead it is about controlling the pour to avoid spills. EZ nozzle with vent offers a smooth pour and thus is more controllable.
One of my pet-peeves - Fuel cans that have gadgets, push-buttons, and locking mechanisms. All they are really guaranteed to do is make pouring fuel a cumbersome nightmare.
Amen. I have the Midwest and balancing a heavy can on that tiny plastic lip at the end to get the fuel to flow is a real pita. It inevitably slips and the tube relocks, forcing you to put your hands on the now gas-soaked click-lock while dripping gas everywhere. All I care about is which are the easiest to use and leak the least while in use.
@@MiltonRoe The purpose of these nozzle contraptions has long been defeated just using them. IMO it is one more incentive placed on people to want to use electric.
Im currently in the market for a gas can and couldn't believe the range of price discrepancies. Having watched this video I realize there is a lot to consider on what I thought was a simple product. Todd and crew, you guys make it very clear and always use realistic scenarios that pertain to our daily lives, well at least mostly :). Keep up the good work and definitely use the farm-abago!
Hard to beat the HF $45, but don't seem to show on website anymore. The Battery Fuel transfer pumps are awesome though. Makes filling from a can so much easier
I remove the cap but leave a finger over the hole until I can remove my finger without spillage. It's progressive. Early on I can admit just a little air and a few seconds later use no restriction.
This also works for other cans. I’ve also noticed that if you have a leaky gasket in the spout, keeping the vent closed will stop the leak after a few seconds because the leak will act as the vent. Also, The shop had a bunch of fuel cans that the spouts were missing or broken. I picked up a bunch of replacement spouts at a hardware store, and successfully put most cans back into service. Between the new spouts and the survivors, I played “musical spouts” for a bit, and was able to get all but one oddball can to seal properly. The spouts had those red safety locks, which I promptly removed. Why? The redundant part would reengage at the most inopportune times, which both frustrated, and made for more spills. The spring action was enough to keep spills to near zero.
@@TM-xs5uf Remember, there is a color code for each fuel and water to be used. Be sure to teach that to people who use multi cans of different fuels and water. Color coding came about when the Marines at Peleliu in WWII were given contaminated water out of used fuel cans. They came near to losing that island due to no fresh water.
Have a bunch of the VP cans. They work well and never die. Their tendency to leak from the vent is annoying though. My trick for avoiding that is to start pouring with the vent closed and then loosen it shortly after. That lets some negative pressure build up in the can, which makes air force its way into the vent and keeps fuel from coming out of it even if I have the can upside-down.
I use the VP jugs. I just leave the vent closed all the time and use an M51 funnel instead of the hose thing. I just take the entire cap off. Works well for the mowers and my race car.
Nice review, especially showing the damage from basic common things. The military style cans may tip easily but they were designed to carry in secure vehicle mounts that hold them very well. Thanks!
@@OverkillBillsXbox that's what I was thinking, only graded slightly worse than the justrite, and for a little over half the price? Plus I like the look so Eagle ftw
I just bought one today for $25 that has a pretty big dent in it I'm going to try to get the dent out with compressed air or maybe some hot glue sticks stuck to the side of it and pulled really hard wish me luck.
Bought an Eagle can when the EPA spouts started coming out. Super happy with it. One tip though: Squeeze the handle briefly to vent the vapor pressure while the can is still sitting flat, before you start pouring. If you're in pouring position and the can still has pressure in it when you pull the handle, it blows gas all over the place.
They are by far my favorite cans. If you find old Eagle cans at garage sales, scoop them up. The old old ones have a vent cap at the other side. I have many old and new ones and won’t buy anything else.
I applied for a mid level position at Eagle Manufacturing about a year ago. Eagle was bought out by the Justrite company and the plant I applied to made both products (if I remember correctly). I bought a couple of Justrite cans just to know how their products were. They are my favorite gas cans by far. Absolutely no complaints. I ended up getting a job elsewhere because the pay was better but I was impressed by the company culture at Eagle.
Very thoughtful and well done testing. The test simulation of a car fill spout really shows the gymnastics required to use some of these cans to fill a car. Many fill cans are nearly impossible for some people to use, especially anyone without necessary physical strength and dexterity . I appreciate the way you present your test results. It allows me to select a product for a specific use. Well done vid!… a lot of fun and entertaining .
Growing up, I remember when the change to the "no-spill, safety locks" was made and I've hated them since then. Putting in an order for an Eagle right now so that all of my lawn activities start peaceful instead of profanity-laden. Thanks PF for another awesome review!
The Sure can design is the one I find to handle every situation with ease, from cars to small handheld equipment. No funnels to deal with, which is a problem putting away and dealing with the fumes from the evaporating gas after use. The price is the only thing that keeps me from ditching all my other cans for it, though it's not bad in comparison to what the some of those others go for.
You won't be sorry, I love my eagle cans. They make ones labeled for K1 and Diesel as well. The only thing I use plastic cans for now is 2 stroke mix gas.
There is a whole lot of engineering here with what seems to be noticeably worse performance than the old school vent in the back cans. I’ve used a few of the ventless ones and I think there was only one design I could keep from spilling with.
You can blame California. Specifically the California Air Resources Board. They outlawed vented gas cans, and the rest of the country followed suit around 2008.
I have 3 of the round Eagle cans - two 5-gallon and one 2-gallon. They're great. Durable, easy to use, never leak, Made in USA, and reasonably affordable. They also last forever. One trick is when attaching the funnel to push it down all the way onto the can. With the funnel properly attached you can rotate the can and get every last drop of fuel out.
The eagle 5 gallon can is one of the best ones on the market! Never understood why plastic gas containers are legal because they are a fire hazard because of static electricity can cause them to be combustible ?
That RV is hilarious. You sure do come up with some very cool testing jigs. It's hard to beat the old style vented gas can. I'm not a big fan of vented spouts, and your video showed why. Loved the video! Great testing as always. A++
@@oldnstillworkin5709 Not EPA legal. That's why you can't buy cans with them on it already. If he did that and showed them on camera he could technically be fined.
The "Jerry cans" are shaped the way that they are to allow enough oxygen in the can even when full. this prevents them from sinking if submerged. The three handles are also for easier carrying by 1-2 individuals, or allowing two empty cans to be carried in one hand.
The Jerry Cans is also one of the main contributors of the result of WWII. Even though it was designed by the Germans, the Allied forces used them for their own fuel logistics as they where superior compared to their existing solution. Engineering at it's best.
I own both the Scepter and the VP Racing. The base of the spout on the Scepter is rather flimsy leaks easily when fueling in most situations and inflates like a balloon when left in the sun or a hot shed, permanently distending the can. The VP Racing is awesome due to the tube-like construction that allows me to rest the weight of the can on my shoulder when fueling tanks that are higher off the ground. It also has an amazing flow rate.
I have a Justrite I bought in 1973. The paint is faded or gone, has a few dents but is still able to keep gas in while on its side. Great longevity for this product.
Of all the crappy "safety cans" I find the No Spill to be the least crappy. It's not great for filling vehicles but I just have an old style racing can for that. After a few years the plastic nozzle does crack and crumble from the solvents in the gas I assume, but the can still works. Great video Project Farm always a good watch! .....Wait. I'm 34 and I just watched an 18 minute video about gas cans with great interest, and even left feedback...have I...have I become my father? No, NOOOOOO!!
The non-spill nozzles for me spill more than the old style where I can meter the flow better. But they are better for the 'Avg' person that doesn't need to use them often.
One of the very BEST devices ever invented, is the "gas can spout conversion kits" ! It's a simple device that simply returns your can back to original, pre-regulation condition. In my opinion, the new spouts actually make a can more spill prone, more dangerous and frankly a big pain in the a** !
I have a few No-Spill gas cans, 1-gal and 5-gallon. Their shut-off valves let you control the pouring speed well. I can trickle gas into a small string trimmer or backpack blower tank from a 1-gal. can with zero spills, unlike other "spill-proof" designs I have tried. As said in the video, you would need their add-on extension hose to fill a car's gas tank, because the cap/control-valve spout is short. The pour spout's attached cap keeps it clean until the next use. The plastic No-Spill containers are so air-tight that the sides can bend inwards a little when it gets cold and the can's internal pressure drops. In hot weather, vent internal pressure from the can by pushing the button while the can is still on the ground. That makes sure the can is not pressurized when you pour the fuel. I have had these cans for years - the shut-off valves still work perfectly, and the can's air pressure flexing hasn't affected the heavy plastic's integrity. Air-tight cans mean water won't get in and the gas should stay fresher longer. Seafoam is also used to stabilize the ethanol-free gas.
@@richschmitt4621 Do you have difficulty refilling the gas cans? I find them hard to refuel at the gas station because of the high rate of flow from the pump overloads the fire mitigation screen inside. Always spill fuel because of that. Tried just filling slow, but that is kinda hard.
@@richschmitt4621 I find that it is extremely difficult to thread back onto the can the valve/spout. Those large diameter threads just don't want to go together.
I still use an old metal jerry can that my Dad used on the back of his jeep in WWII. It's from 1945 and still no leaks !!! I have a 2 gal old boat gas can, that I only use for the chain saw. That thing is from the 60's. Can't beat the old stuff. Love your videos. !!!
No rust. Maybe the Army had some kind of coating in them when they were made. It was always in our garage being used, and I’ve had it in my garage since the late 60’s. Both have usually had gas in them for the outdoor equipment. The boat can always had oil mixed in because of the chainsaw. Had a plastic one once, but it split open.
I actually watched a video on the Jerry cans and they usually had a coating on the inside, meaning you could use it for both gas and potable water (not at the same time, obviously)
I live in a very rural area, and from what I've seen at the local gas station, and from my own experience, the race style cans and no-spill are the way to go. I use both depending on what I'm filling. Also, no-spill has a small flexible attachment for the nozzle that allows it to be used to fill vehicles when necessary. Thanks for another great video!
I bought some Midwest (Plastic) cans and immediately changed out the "no-spill" spout for a regular spout and added a vent on the back. The no-spill design turned out to be much-spill and was a pain to deal with.
I did exactly the same. Midwest has a design that can be vented as you pour. I have used the no spill can at work and it’s the only can that ( does work) right off the shelf!!
@@TexasNationalist1836 @Patriotic American I bought these on Amazon: 1. EZ-POUR B07S42B8T9 Rigid Spout Replacement and Vent kit 2. EZ-POUR B06WRRXG1X Gas Can Spout Replacement 3. YOUNGFLY B07JNBD1V5 5 x New Replacement Vent Caps 4. EZ-POUR B00NB3UUDK Solid Base Replacement Gas Can Cap
I like the gas cans that don’t have stupid EPA regulated nozzles. They are meant to prevent spills but fail at it. Nothing beats an old gas can with a normal nozzle.
The Midwest is a great budget fuel can. If you remove the plastic screen in the tank, & remove the spring from the nozzle they act like the old blitz fuel cans. Then once the spout breaks u can buy a pack of 5 plastic spouts w no restrictions on em for like $20. The Wavian has the option for a steel flexible spout but it’s cheaper to just take the stock one, remove the safety, & slide on a section of clear plastic tubing. I’ve got 4 of the Wavian Dsl fuel cans for my tractors, & seem to be holding up well so far.
Love this. One additional testing measure that came to mind would be how easy it is to stop pouring without spilling. Most often I’m filling a lawnmower or string trimmer, something with a much smaller fuel tank than my gas can, so being able to top it off without dumping gas all over is important. Thanks as always for all the effort you put into these. It really is a phenomenal undertaking.
The JustRite can would come out in the top of that catagory. All the self-sealing nozzles offered on plastic cans are frustrating to use and make the cans difficult to use in a variety of situations. The JustRite safety cans offer excellent flow control and stop securely leaving just what's left in the nozzle. It's pretty easy to not spill a drop with, big or small tanks. They work so well, I switched exclusively to JustRite cans, gas (red), diesel (yellow), and kerosene (blue). They're pricy, but should last a lifetime and the fact they just work easily and relatively precise makes it worth the investment. I would suggest purchasing the smaller nozzle size (5/8"?). The problem with the 1" is it's so big it makes it hard or impossible to see inside the tank you're filling especially on smaller equipment like trimmers and chainsaws. No affiliation, just a happy user.
THAT is an area the Surecan does very well on. Since you can set it down on a higher surface, you can pay attention to the filler neck to see when you are getting close to full, and the trigger mechanism is similar to a gas pump, in which you can lighten up on the flow as you're finishing the fill. I also possess a two gallon Justrite and that mechanism shines in the lighter size. I use my fuel cans almost exclusively for fueling garden tractors and walk-behind mowers. Those two cans have become my go-tos for the oh-so-precious ethanol free gas that I put in the yard equipment.
Any time i gas up a mower ect, i know that i WILL almost 100% spill idk a good bit. Whatevers left in the throat/pour spout of the gas jug is going all over.
I've found that a long neck funnel prevents a lot of the initial spillage from tipping the can. They work best when you convert the new cans back to old style spouts that spill far less than the new designs.
I like the Midwest brand can spout. You can look up a video how to modify by removing the o-ring which allows the spring to be removed. Then it actually works without the spring constantly fighting you. Works well and still seals nicely.
For those of us in cold climates, go with the Justrite. All of those plastic nozzles break really easy when it's -40º. The Justrite can is the only one I buy now because I can use them year round with no issues.
You'll also need the 5/8" spout version (smaller than the 1" shown) if you intend to use it for modern vehicles. Anything where it's not your money and these are the correct choice, possibly even the DOT approved version.
Great info as always! I run a small cattle ranch. I began searching for new fuel cans three years ago. I ended up buying 6 VP Racing fuel cans - 3 red cans for ethanol free unleaded and 3 yellow cans for diesel. I wanted something lightweight with a flexible spout, but without any type of safety trigger or valve release. The VP cans hit all three of those. Watching your testing, it looks like I made a good choice. Thanks for another great video!
Something to keep in mind about galvanized coatings, I've read that they break down over time when filled with diesel fuel. Then the coating can redeposit itself inside your engine and cause problems (like with diesel injection pumps). The painted interior of the wavian can (and I assume the harbor freight version too) are designed to withstand all common fuels. Wavian does specifically warn that their coating will break down if filled with water. The harbor freight may as well, I don't know.
That is correct, diesel reacts with the zinc in the coating and WILL damage a diesel fuel system with a hard buildup usually at the injector nozzles. Additionally the reaction can cause a bad reaction with the fuel itself which causes fuel quality issues on top of the zinc reaction.
I recently bought one of the Briggs & Stratton Press N Pour cans and soon added a vent cap which improved the flow a lot. I also have one of the No Spill cans. Never had an issue with it other than that flame mitigation device impeding filling the can at the pump. I have two GOTT 2.5 gallon cans which are easily 30 + years old and have been retrofitted with EZ Pour spout kits. They're the best in my opinion. Thanks for all your efforts in bringing us such detailed reviews.
I have replaced most of my cans with VP cans. I love my VP cans! I own some that's well over 10 years old with no issues. There's tricks to keep them from leaking out of the vent. You have to start pouring then crack open the vent and close the vent before you stop pouring. Also by closing the vent it'll make pour slower to keep from over flowing. Love the videos👍
Seems like the perfect place to share that the best gallon gas cans are free if you change your own oil. The four and five quart jugs of motor oil hold gasoline very well and are clear on the side for easy measurement. All my mixed gas gets mixed and carried in those. The caps are designed to be leak free because motor oil has a pesky habit of “finding a way” out if the jug gets tipped. My five gallon gas cans are all infuriatingly annoying to pour from, thank you for making this!
@@libraeotequever3pointoh95 Might be a regional thing, but all of mine are only marked up to the four quart level so I tend to use them as gallon cans.
I’ve got a smaller surecan and have been very happy with it. Easy to fill, can be easily vented using the fill cap and pours quickly. Just make sure to vent it first when it’s warmed up and built a little pressure, or it’s a very quick overfill on the ol lawn mower. The O-rings on my fill spout did fail after a few years and I emailed the company to see about either buying some new ones or what size so I could easily get them from a parts store but the company asked for my address and sent out a free replacement spout. Great company! I recommend them to anyone needing a good gas can!
I'm a senior citizen and find it difficult to hold a heavy gas can for a long period in order to fill my riding mower. I like the Surecan because I can rest it on the fender of the mower, and as the tank begins to fill up I can release the filling lever and the fuel stops, all while not having to hold the weight of the can. I like it.
I have one of the midway style cans with the back handle, and it makes filling the lawn mower MUCH easier. The VP racing cans are my favorite, especially when they held the wonderful castor oil burnt by 2-strokes. Old memories. The price and performance of gas cans is absolutely DESPICABLE because of the GAS SPILLING anti-spill devices.
After dealing with way too many gas cans with convoluted safety features that just make then a PITA to use, I caved and bought an old-school metal jerry can. Works amazing; drained 5 gallons in 1.5-2 minutes with no gas left in the can. Now I can use both hands to actually support the can.
I imported a couple of old style Scepter gas cans from Canada 7 or 8 years ago. Having a separate spout to screw on is a bit of a pain, but as you said they drain fast and completely. Plus they are not vented and gas lasts longer.
Another excellent PF video. Most of those government-mandated "no-spill" spouts are falsely named monstrosities that cause many, many more spills than they prevent. However, if you buy a plastic can, there are inexpensive kits available online that will convert it to a pre-mandate can, i.e. a plain spout with a separate vent you open by removing a little plastic stopper before you start pouring.
My family and I are long time believers in Eagle gas cans, so I am happy to see it perform well in your testing. I refuse to buy another plastic can. Yes, the eagle is twice as expensive as a plastic can but it lasts way more than twice as long, and works better to boot.
unless you regularly use them around salt water. Then, the plastic ones are a pretty good choice, at least in my use case. My experience has been that the metal cans rot out/ get pin holes in the bottom faster than the plastic ones degrade from exposure to the the sun. And if the plastic ones stay in the shade, they can last 20 years. Still using my discontinued plastic "blitz" cans....from the late 90's early 2000's, though they are finally starting to get brittle. Never had a metal can make it past ~7years.
I agree and have both metal and plastic cans where the metal cans are over 30 years old. However, I have plastic cans nearly that old and there's nothing wrong with them, either. If you live near salt water, the plastic may actually be more durable.
But what the video does not tell you about the Eagle Gan is that the paint flakes off and can end up in your tank. Also, it has the absolute worst pouring spout.
I have a jeep Liberty and I could not hold a 5 gallon can up to the filter neck without spilling fuel with the soil proof necks. I now use a tall step ladder and a shaker siphon with no spills. Out in the wild I carry two five gallon Jerry cans on holders mounted high on the rear rack so I can still use the siphon without the step ladder. No spills, no fuss. Thanks for the great video!
I own almost every gas can in this video. My favorite in actual use for garage use (filling up a lawn mower) is the 1 gallon Just Rite. It doesn’t spill anything , ever. The fuel flow handle can be opened just a little bit to regulate fuel flow. I prefer the 1 gallon size as it is light weight and it keeps my fuel fresher by replacing it more often.
You have to these days. I have a collection of cans on the shelf that I no longer use because the gas won't last. I use a little half gallon can now for the mower. Let it sit for a month and the gas goes bad. Even adding sta-bil this new fomula gas just coughs and sputters if it's anything but new. My guess is the ethenol is sucking in moisture.
Feel like the eagle is best overall, plus it's the only fuel can I've ever seen used on jobsites. It's price to value ratio is very high. Given its metal, fast pouring, and light by comparison. Never thought I'd needed a comparison video on gas cans but here we are. Good job as always. Providing a much needed service. Thank you
Every single time I watch a PF vid I am impressed of the testing solutions he comes up with. Very creative, accurate, and informative. I don't think there is a product in the world this guy couldn't accurately test while being entertaining. GREAT JOB PF!!
got a diesel version of the eagle that dad bought many years ago. that thing has been outside in the sun and elements all this time and still works like new.
You knocked this one out of the park with the extent, thorough and creative real scenario test situations. Bravo 👏 Of course the first thing I do with my new plastic gas cans is throw away the crappy nozzle and get the "rebuild" kits that add a vent and old style nozzle.
That's the most cost effective way to get a configuration that works almost perfectly for all situations. They're almost a pleasure to use in comparison with the lip trigger nozzles and their ilk.
Wow!, thanks for the heads up on rebuild kits. Both my 20+ year old Rubbermaid plastic cans finally developed leaks over the past year on the bottom so had to run out and grab a replacement. I bought the Scepter from Costco, brought it home and was so annoyed with the nozzle i was planning to bring it back, only it looks like every manufacturer has some funky fill tube now. Going out and buying one of these rebuild kits right away and thanks Project Farm for such a great in depth break down once again!
@@vcookster3915 most farm/feed stores sell the rebuild kits. They are not cheap (about $14 each the last time I bought them), I buy the 2 pack of them. They are worth the money in my opinion.
Removing the vent hole, making smaller openings, and adding maddening safety spouts make using then an absolute pain to use. Honestly they become more dangerous when adding on such safety "features".
Anyone that has had to use a fuel can in the last 10 or 15 years will almost certainly agree lol It’s like the people that decided we needed safety spouts, and designed them, have never even so much as talked to someone who HAS used a fuel can lol
I love my vp can! ps the fuel leaking out of the breather can be avoided by opening the breather after you tip it over to allow the can to create a vacuum
Agreed, the VP cans will actually vent REALLY well if you open the breather all of the way (maybe emptying the whole can in 45sec), but I think I have the best luck when I keep the can slightly angled rather than completely upside down to keep fuel away from the vent. Little tricky but definitely the fastest emptying cans I've used to date.
I've had the same VP can from racing motocross. It's probably 20 years old. Lost the o-ring inside the large cap, but the local hardware store had an o ring that fit. Been working fine for probably 12 years now. The spout gets hard over the years, but it's easy enough to replace!
I'm glad the eagle can did so well. I've had one for a long time. My only complaint is the short funnel that comes with it. You have to use a longer / thinner funnel for fueling automobiles. But it's still the best thing going and the simplest to use. As far as the no spill nozzles go... God save us from the safety regulators that keep trying to save us from ourselves.
Another great review....! To add a bit of feedback: I've found in hot storage climates (such as south Texas) the center seamed, inj molded cans are quite terrible. The reason being is that due to the spouts not being able to vent...under ambient heat and vapor expansion the cans will blow up like balloons and then the molded seam will split open....rendering the can useless. I actually own several of the "Just-Rite" cans because of not only their easy pour....the spring loaded fill top will "burp" vapor under higher ambient temperatures to keep internal pressures nominal. You missed this feature within your evaluation. If you remember the old yellow, button top vents on steel gas cans they used to do that too....during overpressure the tab would pop off and vent prior to an issue occuring. Seal those cans up with their one way valves, add fuel and put 'em in the summer sunshine (the plastic ones)...it's quite comical. They vapor inflate like beach balls. lol Last comment regarding "Just-Rite" ....for some vehicle fills the 1" captive hose is too large in diameter to fit within a fixed, vehicle filler trap. There's a smaller diameter line that can be purchased as an accessory to better fit vehicles w a narrow point of entry. 👍
All most all plastic fuel cans are blow molded using a clam shell type mold. I have had several plastic cans fail at the center seam, they were all brands that I didn't recognize. I have several Rubbermaid cans, no longer made, for 30 years without any leaks even at the center seam. I also have several VP cans I use with diesel, they are well made and rugged and are my favorite. The thicker the plastic thus the heavier the can typically yields a more rugged can. I am also in Texas and hot weather is hell on plastic fuel cans
I've not had a can split (yet, in NC), but I do try to remember to loosen the spout collar nut very slightly when the can is safely in my shed, just enough to avoid the can building pressure.
Another Texas response here. I've had good luck with my Midwest 1 gallon can staying together, even when ethanol added fuel makes it balloon. I've found that adding fuel stabilizer helps reduce the ballooning some, although it doesn't eliminate it. edit: when I fill it with ethanol-free, I get no ballooning.
One important thing to note is that water and gasoline are chemically very different. Gas is non-polar, while water is polar, meaning that these two materials behave very differently, particularly when interacting with plastics and metal coatings. Water does not like to interact with petroleum-based plastics (beads up easily on a clean plastic surface), and will have a very difficult time penetrating a plastic seal. Gas and oils like to interact with petroleum-based plastic and have much easier time penetrating and finding their way out of a seal. Furthermore, the surface tension of water (due to its polarity) will give it much different flow properties relative to gas and oils. I love the video overall, and understand the limitations of using gasoline and the decision to use water. I just wanted to point out that a can that doesn't leak with water in it, may very well leak with gasoline in it. Thanks for all that you do. Huge fan of the series!
@@FieryWACO I put 7.9gal in my mower and I’m $43 lighter now. God I miss that $2 gal gas. These will be story’s we tell our grandchildren…. OLD MAN: Back in my day gas was $2 and you can fill your whole car up for under $40! GRAND KID: Mom he’s doing it again! MOM: Just get away from him he’s senile…
Geez I'm not that old and gas was well under 2 when I started driving of course with the memory of it being high at a dollar when I wasn't paying for it. I also am old enough I remember paying for it over 5 back in 08-09.
I wish someone would sue some of these manufacturers for the false claims of "spill proof", "hassle free", and "smart fill" baloney. I'm old enough to remember simple, metal gas cans with a vent that just worked and lasted decades if you didn't lose it. Thanks for this review, I'm in the market for a new gas can!
@@Kriss_L I wish it were as simple; I'm just wanting to top up my weed whacker, lawn mower, and leaf blower every couple of weeks and the 1 gallon can I have (scepter no spill spout) leaks a little gas from the spout for each piece of equipment each time. Same with putting the remainder into my motorcycle, about half a tea spoon of gas dribbles out from the side of the spout each time its used. These gas cans have come up with non-vented methods to prevent gas vapors from polluting, but each time you use it you release more vapor than just leaving it sit with a breather hole open.
The harbour freight Midwest can is made in Latvia by Valpro (the V in the middle indicates that). They also made the Wavian can but the Wavian as an internal vent which the original Germany fuel can had as well (it's based on a German military design). Good review, those metal ones with an internal lining tend to last forever.
I absolutely love my Surecan. I got the two gallon tank a few months ago. I use it primarily for small amounts to clean bike parts, so it stays on a shelf the majority of the time. The adjustable nozzle is perfect for this. I put a few ounces at a time into small jars which I use in a sonic cleaner
Appreciate the overall rating comparison at the end, even it is subjective. Makes it easier to determine which one to get without having to jump around the video a bunch of times. Glad to see Farmabago
These pour cans got beat up in this one haha! Soooo glad you tested the Surecan. I saw that at the National Hardware Show this year and was very impressed with the ease of pouring. Thanks for the great video as always.
Their customer service is great. I found them about two years ago and called them about the design not allowing all the gas to pour out and they were great. Got the family-owned vibe from the guys.
I got one a surecan for my retired mother to use with a generator if they ever have an extended power outage and I can’t get to her. I have it on a tall stool so she can just move the spout down to the reservoir and hit the button to fill the tank. At her age the five gallon gas tank is just too hard to hold upright. Luckily she hasn’t had to use it for the past three years but it’s there if she does and I always make sure it’s ready to go with fresh fuel as well the generator prepped just in case.
Great comparison! I miss the cans we used 50 years ago. Since FedGov decreed hard-to-use-easy-to-spill cans, I think many of us buy cans that look durable, toss the spouts, and install aftermarket spouts and vents. Others just buy the racing cans. Maybe a test of aftermarket spouts/vents??? 🙄 Also, there are good and lousy D-cell powered transfer pumps that can help.
Many of the transfer pumps are not rated for gasoline, only less volatile fuels. I've never heard of any problems but having seen gas cans melt, burn, and explode (vapors) it's not a risk I'd want to be near, nor have near my vehicle.
@@P_RO_ agreed. I do have a couple that claim gasoline rating. Cheesy little things, but one works fairly well and has auto shutoff. The one from Harbor Freight was junk.Both run on 2 D cells.
After all these years, I cannot believe that we just now thought of doing gas cans!!! Great job, Todd!!! This was a great one and really eye opening! If I am buying a gas can to fill up my tank, then the most important aspect to me is how easily it will fill an actual car and how much of the gas can I actually get out of the can without contorting a 20lb+ container of fuel. Your testing literally answered just that!
Tractor Supply makes a kit for plastic fuel cans that comes with a flexible spout so you can poor fuel into vertical filler tubes, so you can transfer fuel into cars and pickups as easily as lawn mowers and ATVs. It also comes with a capped vent that can be easily installed on the back of the handle or somewhere on the top of the back side of the can.
The laws that required these to be created has caused so much hassle and counterintuitive designs. I’ve had several of these ‘safe’ pour gas cans and they have all failed after a month or two of use. Now my crew and I take the nozzles off and pour into a large funnel. A terrible design flaw is when you have them sitting outside in the sun it creates pressure so when you engage the nozzle at any angle it sprays everywhere!
I still have some from back in the day that I won't toss. And anytime I sell extra's at a yard sale, they go insanely fast, people want the old school ones.
Setting the sun and building pressure is why they should be band they cause more harm then good my old school sets in my truck straped to the side with 5 gal gas in a 6 gal can in it 7 days aweek 52 weeks a year and NEVER had any trouble
You know that you can fix those new cans, right? They sell regular nozzles, and vents that you drill, and install into the can all over the place. This is just one more example of "no one can screw up a plan like government". Those new cans are GARBAGE. That's where they all belong. I still have old ones. The metal ones, and a couple plastic ones. I still like the metal ones the best though. I've never thought that completely sealing up a can with gas in it would be a good idea. It doesn't even need to be in sunlight to get all ballooned out. Those things are so freaking ridiculous.
I got gasoline in my eyes thanks to the new designs. I went to put gas into the mower and there was pressure that had built up in the can so the gas went into the mower and then straight into my face. That was highly unpleasant. I'm just glad my mower was cold at the time otherwise it could have started a fire and I would have been severely burned.
Surecan has changed my life. I broke off so many spouts on all different cans over the years. I can pretty much get mine completely empty just by tipping or wiggling it a bit. I think you can get them for less than $50 at Sam's club online. I highly recommend the Surecan!
Man, when you test you really test! Practical and straight to the point. I'm with a lot of the other commenters here in regards to the safety spouts - I replace them whenever possible with a standard spout and vent cap.
"Flow stops when you release the green button or the can is out of gas" That's a common design flaw with all gas cans... The flow stopping when they run out. I'm still waiting for the can that keeps flowing after it runs out.
@@P_RO_ Can always fall inline with the modern culture, identify as female, marry money then the Debit will just continue to flow. You're welcome for that life hack
I've had a handful of the Eagle and VP racing cans. Every single Eagle can has failed at the bottom seam. They are doomed to fail if they deform even the slightest bit. VP racing cans are my favorite but the gasket on the vent cap is not resistant to gasoline. You'll eventually find black specs of the gasket material in your fuel. If you do get the VP cans then buy a sheet of nitrile gasket material and replace those vent cap gaskets for a near perfect gas can.
The main issue I have had with these newfangled spillproof gas cans is that if the design forces you to store the spout inside the can itself, dangling down into the gasoline, the plastic will often swell and eventually prevent the spout from working smoothly. Any brightly-colored plastic plunger or twist-lock ring seems to be the fist to fail, but even the plastic that the nozzle assembly is made from will eventually swell. I bought some extra caps, the ones with the hole in them, and plugged it with a disk of plastic glued into place and a gasket, so that I can seal the cans without having to leave the nozzle sticking down into the gasoline.
Project Farm condenses 60 minutes into 18 minutes; amazing. You know you're getting value for your time when you frequently pause to absorb what's being said/displayed. :)
No-Spill sells an inexpensive flexible spout extension. Slide the extension onto the nozzle and the D-rating you gave for "Well Designed for Refueling a Vehicle" greatly improves as well as your "Overall Rating".
I love mine. Great for equipment with large fuel tanks. Dumps 3+ gallons in my lawnmower pretty quick. Sometimes the little cap on the end of the hose is a bugger to get off. I've thought about removing it and putting a little spark proof ball valve right at the beginning of the hose.
There is a good reason you see the VP cans at your local track day - they work perfectly for filling a car. The clear tube allows you to easily confirm fuel is flowing plus it is long and flexible enough to reach without getting the can too close to the car. No fancy buttons, or levers, just a hose and a cap - always works no fuss! The only draw back is being tall, but the shape and location of the vent also means in will drain quickly and completely. My brother can put two of them in the frunk of his Porsche Cayman.
My mom and I were just discussing this yesterday, what a crazy synchronicity. You just go above and beyond in your rigorous testing! She was complaining about how difficult her gas can was to pour, she said she needed 3 hands. I now understand by your video which one she has more than likely. I sent her the video so maybe she can pick out a can more suited to her needs. She's mid 70's and has hand issues so I hope this video helps. I also told her to get on Amazon and just order one of the Chinese spouts that were like the old school spouts, most of the cans not having a vent anymore though is one of the big problems I see. All of my gas cans except for 1 are the older style so I don't have any problems with them.
I have see people attach gas cans to hand carts and attach a hand crank pump to the setup for her. I assume she is filling mowers and things. Make her life way easier with a portable gas station!
Oh thank you for all the good ideas, I hadn’t even thought of those. Yeah an electric siphon or a manual pump would be awesome! I think that would make it much easier on her. Great ideas 👍
VP all the way! I got rid of about 6 "Spill proof" cans and replaced them with VP, and I couldn't be happier. Also as long as you don't tip the can too high it won't leak out of the vent. Oh and if you shop around and aren't concerned with the color you will probably be able to acquire them for around $30-35 each.
A gas can has to be red in color and have a flame mitigation device. All of the other colored cans do not meet this standard and therefore are not legal for use as fuel cans.
@@heystarfish100 This may be true if you are part of a commercial enterprise. BTW the VP fuel cans do have a mesh screen in the filler neck, which most likely will serve as a spark arrestor.
Great testing however, a guide on aftermarket "usable" spouts and which ones fit which cans as well as where to get the right ones would be super useful. As always thanks Todd.
I'm more interested in a replacement cap that completely seals my Blitz cans and does not have a spout on them... Those plastic spouts dribble a lot and I would rather just pour directly from a tank opening to a funnel or siphon... Basically, I want my tanks to be completely sealed with no venting whatsoever.
I would doubt that after market spouts are kinda legal, so I don't think he can really recommend any. Don't get me wrong, would be neat, and all my cans are "fixed" to work properly.
@@waltermh111 What the goobers in the gooberment don't know won't hurt you. The regs are mostly written by fools who drive desks for a living and couldn't pour water from a boot if the instructions were printed on the heel.
I use both the Eagle and the No Spill, can confirm it is hard to refuel a car. The No Spill has a hose adapter available, you should get if you want to fuel a car. The Eagle I had to get a big funnel. Both are awesome tanks and I would recommend both. Something to be aware of with metal fuel tanks that have flame arresters. They are very hard to put fuel in. The flame arrestor screen is very short and does not allow the nozzle to fit in the tank well. The deeper plastic screens in the plastic tanks like the No Spill make it a lot easier to fuel them.
I have 3 just rite cans because they're the only "safety" mechanism that isn't infuriating to use, should last me forever, and doesn't easily tip over when I have to take it somewhere either in my truck, or inside my car. Also, just rite makes several different nozzle sizes, in diameters and lengths, ideal for having one for cars, or small engines.
They sell aftermarket spouts that are the old style you have to drill a vent on the top but it comes with a vent and cap and perfect sized drill bit for the vent
I've had five of the SureCans for a few years now and really like them. I agree that the flow could be a little faster, but they're still fast since you vent them through the fill cap, and not through the nozzle like a lot of the cheaper cans. Also, the fact that the nozzle on the SureCan has so much adjustability, it lets you rest the can on almost anything you're filling, so a little extra time doesn't matter to me. SureCan also makes a smaller 2.2 gallon can that I use for mixed gas in my pole saw and other small 2-stroke engines.
The part about these tests that concerned me was the weight difference between gasoline and water, but apparently the average weight of water and gas is 8.3 and 8.4 pounds per gallon, so these tests really are about as accurate as you can get without spilling gasoline all over everything, which doesn't feel too safe xD Thanks so much for your hard work sir, you do a great job and your videos are always very entertaining
What a fun test! In my shop I use the Eagle cans for gas and the VP jugs for diesel and one thing I've found is that the VP is excellent if you barely crack the vent knob but unscrewing it too far results in spillage. Once you learn to just crack it you can empty the jug without spilling a drop.
Yeah, I start pouring and let a vacuum develop, then I open the vent. It drains nice and fast. I used to use it all the time when I was fueling my car with e85 because the station wasn't close.
Of all the new style cans I've tried I like the "no spill" brand the best. The button system works good if you're filling small engines. If dumping all five gallons out I take the spout right off, hold it sideways and the wide mouth makes for easy pouring with a funnel. They're also not as tippy as the v.p. style. I work on a boat a lot and use gas cans daily.
I'm forever amazed at how complicated (and, therefore, expensive) we can make a gas can, proving, once again, that the government/politics ruins literally everything it touches. Excellent video, as always.
Main point: the regulations are primarily there to help / keep safe the people who are asked to respond to our stupidity (fire, ems, police). Most of those regulation are written in blood; fire suppression to help prevent explosive sparking conditions when fueling, the anti spill stuff to help prevent hazardous situations in the event of a car accident accident or general in home garage tip over.
@@johansenjuwp Yep, Democrats always insist that they have good intentions when they try to regulate and control your life. Just about everything they come up with is a huge waste of time and money, and only make the problem worse. There has been more fuel spilled over the last few years with these "safety" cans, than there ever was when we kept our gas in a standard can with a real spout. These regulations are "written in blood" alright; the blood and sweat of the taxpayers, who actually have to produce something that works in the free market. Only to then have the profit taken through force to pay the idiots in government, who sit around in a committee trying to dream up a solution to a nonexistent problem to justify their salary. Solutions they know nothing about, because they have never done anything that has any actual value in the real world.
@@johansenjuwp I think that is an admirable goal, but one that I have never seen in print. Child safety and spillage are the only things I have seen as motivation; I've never seen first responder safety mentioned outside your post above. Spillage is a joke -- much worse now than before. Child/user safety is also largely a joke, as most are like this excerpt from an NBC article about the regulations: "[...] One of the lawsuits was filed by Karen Kornegay of Louisiana, whose 19-year-old son Dylan died in 2010 after suffering severe burns over 80 percent of his body. A can he had used to ignite a bonfire allegedly exploded and sprayed him with flaming gasoline. While Kornegay acknowledges her son should not have used a gas can to ignite a bonfire - as the container industry warns never to do - she told NBC News she believed the container's design was to blame for the severity of his injuries. [...]" Tragic. Absolutely tragic. Not a call for either lawsuits or government intervention, however.
Being an Old Fart, it amazes me how a simple fuel can with a spout and a screw-on cap has morphed into a government mandated and expensive gas can. With a little common sense, the old style worked just fine and I haven't set myself on fire or blown myself up yet using my old can!
But your sample size of 1 isn't good. Common sense doesn't address the things these cans are supposed to: Children don't have common sense, hence the child-resistant requirement. Common sense from the end user doesn't prevent vapor release caused by the can design. Common (average) sense didn't prevent the need for flame arrestors because there still was exploding gas cans when they were nearly empty, rotated (to pour), and subsequently filled up with flammable fumes. Sure, common sense would require not having an ignition source nearby when fueling but in the areas where gas cans are used, there's often many ignition sources that were ignored
We have to have these regulations or nonwhites will regularly unalive themselves through sheer negligence. None of this was necessary when this was a 90% white country.
Man, you are awesome! I watched all the basics, and then you beat the heck out of the cans, first from the Farm-a-bago and then with your grinder. By comparison, all other YT reviews aren't even serious.
There's a reason everybody copied the original German Jerry can. It was and still it the best design. I have 2 1940s ones that are still going strong. And that's not unusual.
Its smart design, very durable , and has features in its design to prevent expanding from heat also , what is also very important to gasoline canisters
@@mediocreman2 The US have proven time and time again that they would use inferior technology just because. Jerry cans are like the metric system, it's clearly the best and everyone use them as their primary portable fuel containers except the US. I can tell you everyone is laughing at those American cylindrical "safety" cans.
Yeah he did miss testing a Specter Plastic 20L fuel can. In my experience they hold up better to impacts than the steel ones. They only take 40-60 seconds to empty the can.
This is very interesting and useful. Thanks! I would be interested in knowing the thickness of the plastic cans... and also a puncture test for all cans (such as how much weight it would take a nail to puncture). Maybe for a future pt2 of new series of cans.
Not being a factory offering I understand …replacing the flexible spout and adding a vent cap.. (~$13 @ TSC)… puts the cans in the $40+ bracket but man are they faster! No glug glug swoosh every 10-15 seconds… And seem durable after 3-4 years on some cans… open to environmental temp swings year round. As usual, awesome video. You rule this corner of RUclips! 🇺🇸👍🏻
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I never had a problem spilling fuel until they came out with mandatory spill proof containers.
Luckily, the cheap ones can be... modified.
The “spill proof” cans spill more gas than the old ones we’re used to. Good thing they sell conversion kits 😂
Yea man throw it away and get a quality funnel 😎
@@Oxnate yes sir!
Agreed and it pisses me off to the core everytime I use one. They ALWAYS leak and spill gas, how is that safer when it spills gas onto a hot engine?!
Pressure test. I've lost a few to sitting in the sun and they blow up like a balloon. Then freeze them and watch which ones split.
Thanks for the suggestion.
@@ProjectFarm Absolutely- and don't forget one in the front seat of your car and fill the whole car with fumes!! Vapor leak test would be ideal!
@@Josh-ce9sv Both of these suggestions are gold
I have several of the wavian cans. Never have vapor leaks, even in the desert.
Was going to comment about testing in the cold because I've had so many split the nozzle, but ya beat me to it. Another suggestion would be to test hot and cold Cycles. I've had issues with them either sucking in and tipping over or inflating and causing problems as well.
Well I am from Latvia, and I work at the company that makes the Midwest (military style) can, kinda awesome to see stuff on the internet. And the Wavian cans are also manufactured here.
Thanks for sharing!
Why am I not surprised. Thanks for sharing. Care to share any differences in manufacturing. Like, does the Wavian have better quality control than the Midwest?
@@arthurmoore9488 They are both the same in terms of manufacturing, the only difference is the US proprietary threaded neck and the latch lock cap design. The internal coating is the same on both and both use 0.9mm steel plates. There are other resellers like the Wavian that sell the same cans, not sure if any are located in the US though, and since they don't have the Wavian brand name they are cheaper, but essentially the same can.
I love my Wavian one so far. Just a damn shame about the Kalifornia spout that we're all stuck with now.
I have a Wavian (made in Latvia) that I have had for about 5 years. Best money spent on a can. If you want to make it empty even faster ditch the spout and just use a funnel. I can empty the cans into my mowers in less than a minute while spilling less fuel. Don't know if the newer Wavians still have the internal vent built into them. That's what makes the difference.
The Midwest, Star, and Wavian cans are versions of the classic German WW2 "Jerry Can". The Wavian seems to be the most accurate reproduction with an additional nozzle being added for convenient pouring. Being standard size and shape, these would fit in metal fuel can holders available from retailers.
There are videos and entire books about how revolutionary that design was including the fact that the welds were recessed around the centerline of the two halves to protect them from splitting from impacts. The triple handle allowed easier handoffs for the "bucket brigade" moving of fuel by can, two people to carry one can and share the load, or one person to carry four empty cans easily.
Thanks for sharing.
Love the creativity & thought put into making the tests clearly visible on this channel.
The jerry can (NATO/Wavian in this test) is designed so it can be stacked & transported on its side (like bricks), making it actually the most tip-resistant of the bunch.
That center weld is where most will fail, so definitely avoid any knockoffs that don't have it fully recessed ALL the way around -- best to pay up and stick with Wavian or Geld now that prices are down.
One more odds n ends tidbit for boaters -- that hump at the top (where the handle connects) traps just enough air for positive buoyancy, so it floats even when full of water itself.
Jerry cans also float when tossed on water because they always have a section with air (the back sits higher up than the mouth) so they serve as emergency floating devices.
The first “triangular” design gas can shown was actually being used by nazi germany before they came up with jerry cans.
The reason the welds were recessed was to prevent the welds from rubbing against each other during transport of a truckload of cans.
Another really interesting detail I found digging around in Wavian's FAQ:
"Wavian Fuel Cans are made in the very same factory that has been producing Steel Jerry Cans for NATO countries since WWI. Originally located in Germany, the cans' manufacturing facility had to move to Latvia during the second world war. They've been made there ever since."
The Midwest is also made in Latvia, looks really similar, and has the same internal coating. I wonder if they're just two quality grades from the same factory?
In the tip over tests, the “Eagle has a huge advantage of being short, wide, and round.” I too possess those traits which I had never before considered to be advantages.
I feel ya. Lol.
Too funny. Thanks for the giggle.
What's your shoe size? I hope it's a 13 and not a 7. After all, those traits are only as good as your footprint.
Have you fallen over recently??
The "test" isn't necessary; Anyone that drives with gas that doesn't use a bungee cord is a complete moron, and deserves to get soaked! Or, those fancy "law flat" cans @ $50.00 each...They NEED to bring back the regular nozzle cans, with an IQ warning sticker: "You must have an IQ over 60, to use this product..."
I have never, in my entirety of 67 years of life, ever seen such comprehensive testing as Todd presents in all of his comparisons.
Gas Cans... who would have ever thought that were so many characteristics to evaluate between Gas Cans?
Great to see the reappearance of the Farm-abago again!!
Thanks!
I agree!
Its really useful to get such objective analysis on the various items undergoing testing.
This is a real asset for someone trying to decide which may be better for their specific application.
he's unbelievable. I wish he was president or something.
@@EnergeticWaves or at the very least put the candidates in the next election through some torture tests to see which one is the winner
We use the Vp cans in the shop, because we also sell them to the public. The plastic is nice and thick, so it won't break when you throw an empty can at another tech's head when he forgets to return a socket.
Thanks for sharing!
My VP can split at the bottom seam from having gas inside and sitting outside during the day. Don't think its repairable.....
@@funkyd04 Have you asked VP to warranty replace it?
@@funkyd04ours sit outside full of gas and never had a problem
VP cans are known for blowing or splitting open. If that happens in your trailer your SOL.
I purchased 3 Eagle cans 10 years ago. They still look like new. To be honest, they don't get much use as I kept them with I used a portable generator for my house. Since I went to a Generac system for my house, they only keep gas for my snow blower and lawn mower. They're still one of the best buys I've made. great job again.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for supporting a American company eagle manufacturing is in my hometown of wellsburg I have alot of friends that work their and family they make a wide range of other products . the steel for their cans is produced just a couple miles away ,and shipped by rail right to the factory.
This is something everyone wanted tested, but no one knew how to, thank you for your service Good Sir
Thank you for the positive feedback. It means a lot to me!!
Not all heroes wear capes.
@Project Farm should’ve thrown in the old spout and vent cans too, although you guys can’t buy them down there
Did something fall out of the just right can?
@@genbaynton359 the best place to buy the old style cans/ spouts is on Facebook marketplace now 😂
"The spout is designed to prevent unnecessary spills."
Correction, those spouts are designed to infuriate the end user.
Yea and cause more spills lmao. IDK about you but I buy juice and other drinks from the store for decades and don't spill any because I learned to pour stuff as a child. What the fuck
@@gg-gn3re i think you massively overestimate the average person
I wonder how much faster the cans will pour with an EZ-pour spout.
@@ctrlaltdebug It is not about the flow rate of the pour. Instead it is about controlling the pour to avoid spills. EZ nozzle with vent offers a smooth pour and thus is more controllable.
As opposed to the very necessary spills right?
One of my pet-peeves - Fuel cans that have gadgets, push-buttons, and locking mechanisms. All they are really guaranteed to do is make pouring fuel a cumbersome nightmare.
Amen. I have the Midwest and balancing a heavy can on that tiny plastic lip at the end to get the fuel to flow is a real pita. It inevitably slips and the tube relocks, forcing you to put your hands on the now gas-soaked click-lock while dripping gas everywhere. All I care about is which are the easiest to use and leak the least while in use.
That's why the VP Racing, or any "utility jug" as they call them instead of gas cans, work the best. They don't have all that junk.
Facts
Wavian gas cans pour like a dream. No glug. 5 gallons gone in 2 minutes of less.
@@MiltonRoe
The purpose of these nozzle contraptions has long been defeated just using them. IMO it is one more incentive placed on people to want to use electric.
Im currently in the market for a gas can and couldn't believe the range of price discrepancies. Having watched this video I realize there is a lot to consider on what I thought was a simple product. Todd and crew, you guys make it very clear and always use realistic scenarios that pertain to our daily lives, well at least mostly :). Keep up the good work and definitely use the farm-abago!
Thanks, will do!
Hard to beat the HF $45, but don't seem to show on website anymore. The Battery Fuel transfer pumps are awesome though. Makes filling from a can so much easier
What's the point of a dedicated petrol can anyway? I just use an old 20l diesel additive container
@@Bobo-ox7fj neither have i, they were throwing them away and where do you carry it where youre worried? Mine is just tied in to my boot
I'm full in on the eagle cans. I have 2, they never fail. He used it wrong in the video. There funnel stays attached, then you pull the handle.
The trick with the VP racing can is to leave the vent closed for the first 5 seconds. Then crack it open and the suction will keep it from spilling
Thanks for the feedback.
I remove the cap but leave a finger over the hole until I can remove my finger without spillage. It's progressive. Early on I can admit just a little air and a few seconds later use no restriction.
I absolutely swear by these cans. I’ve used them for 20 years for any non-highway vehicle. I also like to keep different colors for mixed vs regular.
This also works for other cans.
I’ve also noticed that if you have a leaky gasket in the spout, keeping the vent closed will stop the leak after a few seconds because the leak will act as the vent.
Also,
The shop had a bunch of fuel cans that the spouts were missing or broken. I picked up a bunch of replacement spouts at a hardware store, and successfully put most cans back into service.
Between the new spouts and the survivors, I played “musical spouts” for a bit, and was able to get all but one oddball can to seal properly.
The spouts had those red safety locks, which I promptly removed. Why? The redundant part would reengage at the most inopportune times, which both frustrated, and made for more spills.
The spring action was enough to keep spills to near zero.
@@TM-xs5uf Remember, there is a color code for each fuel and water to be used. Be sure to teach that to people who use multi cans of different fuels and water. Color coding came about when the Marines at Peleliu in WWII were given contaminated water out of used fuel cans. They came near to losing that island due to no fresh water.
In this world of countless working class consumers, your work on this channel is invaluable.
Thank you very much! This means a lot to me!
Have a bunch of the VP cans. They work well and never die. Their tendency to leak from the vent is annoying though. My trick for avoiding that is to start pouring with the vent closed and then loosen it shortly after. That lets some negative pressure build up in the can, which makes air force its way into the vent and keeps fuel from coming out of it even if I have the can upside-down.
The LC LC2 can, similar to VP, is less prone to leaking through vent cause it's better positioned on can and handles are better positioned.
I use the VP jugs. I just leave the vent closed all the time and use an M51 funnel instead of the hose thing. I just take the entire cap off. Works well for the mowers and my race car.
You can put a tube over the vent and run it down the outside of the can so that when you tip it over the vent is above the fluid level.
I thought this was the correct way to do it. Wait for the for to start before loosening the breather.
Amateurs!!!
Nice review, especially showing the damage from basic common things. The military style cans may tip easily but they were designed to carry in secure vehicle mounts that hold them very well. Thanks!
Thanks!
Glad to see the round Eagle can perform well.
I've been using the same one since at least 1974 and it still works well.
Thanks for sharing.
honestly i think eagle won lol its the best overall if you make that b an a and its basically 50$ cheaper than the justrite
@@OverkillBillsXbox that's what I was thinking, only graded slightly worse than the justrite, and for a little over half the price? Plus I like the look so Eagle ftw
Except for the fact he did not use it correctly
I just bought one today for $25 that has a pretty big dent in it I'm going to try to get the dent out with compressed air or maybe some hot glue sticks stuck to the side of it and pulled really hard wish me luck.
Bought an Eagle can when the EPA spouts started coming out. Super happy with it. One tip though: Squeeze the handle briefly to vent the vapor pressure while the can is still sitting flat, before you start pouring. If you're in pouring position and the can still has pressure in it when you pull the handle, it blows gas all over the place.
Thanks for sharing.
I literally just commented on this. It's a good can, but I've sprayed my hot motorcycle (and myself) on several occasions. Talk about dangerous.
They are by far my favorite cans. If you find old Eagle cans at garage sales, scoop them up. The old old ones have a vent cap at the other side. I have many old and new ones and won’t buy anything else.
I have ALWAYS vented while still on the floor as it's so easy to just pull the handle as you're about to pick it up.
I applied for a mid level position at Eagle Manufacturing about a year ago. Eagle was bought out by the Justrite company and the plant I applied to made both products (if I remember correctly). I bought a couple of Justrite cans just to know how their products were. They are my favorite gas cans by far. Absolutely no complaints. I ended up getting a job elsewhere because the pay was better but I was impressed by the company culture at Eagle.
I have two Eagle cans and love them.
Thanks for sharing.
Got a Justrite 5 years ago after hating every other can I had used, it’s the only one I have had that is actually good at its intended purpose.
Bought 2 justright over 10 years ago and they are excellent.
@@rfelllner I've got five of the Justrite cans in different sizes and love them
Very thoughtful and well done testing. The test simulation of a car fill spout really shows the gymnastics required to use some of these cans to fill a car. Many fill cans are nearly impossible for some people to use, especially anyone without necessary physical strength and dexterity .
I appreciate the way you present your test results. It allows me to select a product for a specific use.
Well done vid!… a lot of fun and entertaining .
Thanks and you are welcome!
Growing up, I remember when the change to the "no-spill, safety locks" was made and I've hated them since then. Putting in an order for an Eagle right now so that all of my lawn activities start peaceful instead of profanity-laden. Thanks PF for another awesome review!
I use the eagle cans they are great. Just don’t try and fill a side by side with it or else you will be cussing unless if you have a decent funnel.
See my above post for sources of non-safety spouts.
The Sure can design is the one I find to handle every situation with ease, from cars to small handheld equipment. No funnels to deal with, which is a problem putting away and dealing with the fumes from the evaporating gas after use. The price is the only thing that keeps me from ditching all my other cans for it, though it's not bad in comparison to what the some of those others go for.
Just use race cans.
You won't be sorry, I love my eagle cans.
They make ones labeled for K1 and Diesel as well. The only thing I use plastic cans for now is 2 stroke mix gas.
There is a whole lot of engineering here with what seems to be noticeably worse performance than the old school vent in the back cans. I’ve used a few of the ventless ones and I think there was only one design I could keep from spilling with.
You can blame California. Specifically the California Air Resources Board. They outlawed vented gas cans, and the rest of the country followed suit around 2008.
I've bought accessory spouts for my cans they are larger and come with a vent for you to add. I refuse to put up with these things.
@@W1ldt1m same here. Makes night and day difference with the added vent and keeps them from blowing up. Win/ win.
Thanks for the feedback.
What was the most annoying to me, is when they came out with the plastic can with the safety nozzles locking, springs, garbage.
I have 3 of the round Eagle cans - two 5-gallon and one 2-gallon. They're great. Durable, easy to use, never leak, Made in USA, and reasonably affordable. They also last forever. One trick is when attaching the funnel to push it down all the way onto the can. With the funnel properly attached you can rotate the can and get every last drop of fuel out.
Thanks for sharing.
The eagle 5 gallon can is one of the best ones on the market! Never understood why plastic gas containers are legal because they are a fire hazard because of static electricity can cause them to be combustible ?
The methodology and tests that you come up with for these various products never ceases to impress. Fantastic content!
Thanks!
it's realistic, that's why I like it. No need to throw fancy chemical compositions at em, just show me every day wear and tear, that's what I need.
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That RV is hilarious. You sure do come up with some very cool testing jigs. It's hard to beat the old style vented gas can. I'm not a big fan of vented spouts, and your video showed why. Loved the video! Great testing as always. A++
You can buy old style can vents on eBay that install by drilling a properly size hole in the plastic. I have some and they work great
Thanks!
@@ProjectFarm can you do a video on spray / roll on truck bed liner
@@jackreacher7939 he already did
@@oldnstillworkin5709 Not EPA legal. That's why you can't buy cans with them on it already. If he did that and showed them on camera he could technically be fined.
The "Jerry cans" are shaped the way that they are to allow enough oxygen in the can even when full. this prevents them from sinking if submerged. The three handles are also for easier carrying by 1-2 individuals, or allowing two empty cans to be carried in one hand.
They also store much better, less floor space and stack nicely next to one another.
designed by the Germans in ww2 thats why theyre called "jerry" cans
The Jerry Cans is also one of the main contributors of the result of WWII. Even though it was designed by the Germans, the Allied forces used them for their own fuel logistics as they where superior compared to their existing solution. Engineering at it's best.
@@jhalkoski Actually it was developed before WWII by the Germans in 1937.
The original Nazi Jerry can is the best fuel container ever made bar none.
I own both the Scepter and the VP Racing. The base of the spout on the Scepter is rather flimsy leaks easily when fueling in most situations and inflates like a balloon when left in the sun or a hot shed, permanently distending the can. The VP Racing is awesome due to the tube-like construction that allows me to rest the weight of the can on my shoulder when fueling tanks that are higher off the ground. It also has an amazing flow rate.
I have a Justrite I bought in 1973. The paint is faded or gone, has a few dents but is still able to keep gas in while on its side. Great longevity for this product.
Thanks for sharing.
Of all the crappy "safety cans" I find the No Spill to be the least crappy. It's not great for filling vehicles but I just have an old style racing can for that. After a few years the plastic nozzle does crack and crumble from the solvents in the gas I assume, but the can still works. Great video Project Farm always a good watch!
.....Wait. I'm 34 and I just watched an 18 minute video about gas cans with great interest, and even left feedback...have I...have I become my father? No, NOOOOOO!!
Look up rural king they sale the vp can for 20 bucks
The non-spill nozzles for me spill more than the old style where I can meter the flow better. But they are better for the 'Avg' person that doesn't need to use them often.
Dude im 15
@@wobblysauce Oh I'll take the old style cans with just a flexible tube and a vent cap in the back rather than any safety can money can buy.
@@Bloodbain88 buy some EZ Pour spout and vent kits
One of the very BEST devices ever invented, is the "gas can spout conversion kits" ! It's a simple device that simply returns your can back to original, pre-regulation condition. In my opinion, the new spouts actually make a can more spill prone, more dangerous and frankly a big pain in the a** !
As expected....anything the government ever tries to fix they screw up even more
I have a few No-Spill gas cans, 1-gal and 5-gallon. Their shut-off valves let you control the pouring speed well. I can trickle gas into a small string trimmer or backpack blower tank from a 1-gal. can with zero spills, unlike other "spill-proof" designs I have tried. As said in the video, you would need their add-on extension hose to fill a car's gas tank, because the cap/control-valve spout is short. The pour spout's attached cap keeps it clean until the next use.
The plastic No-Spill containers are so air-tight that the sides can bend inwards a little when it gets cold and the can's internal pressure drops. In hot weather, vent internal pressure from the can by pushing the button while the can is still on the ground. That makes sure the can is not pressurized when you pour the fuel. I have had these cans for years - the shut-off valves still work perfectly, and the can's air pressure flexing hasn't affected the heavy plastic's integrity. Air-tight cans mean water won't get in and the gas should stay fresher longer. Seafoam is also used to stabilize the ethanol-free gas.
@@richschmitt4621 Do you have difficulty refilling the gas cans? I find them hard to refuel at the gas station because of the high rate of flow from the pump overloads the fire mitigation screen inside. Always spill fuel because of that. Tried just filling slow, but that is kinda hard.
@@williamhankel2113 Remove that screen. Take a pair of needle nose pliers and twist it out.
@@richschmitt4621 I find that it is extremely difficult to thread back onto the can the valve/spout. Those large diameter threads just don't want to go together.
I still use an old metal jerry can that my Dad used on the back of his jeep in WWII. It's from 1945 and still no leaks !!! I have a 2 gal old boat gas can, that I only use for the chain saw. That thing is from the 60's. Can't beat the old stuff. Love your videos. !!!
And also no rust inside?
Nice! Thanks!
No rust. Maybe the Army had some kind of coating in them when they were made. It was always in our garage being used, and I’ve had it in my garage since the late 60’s. Both have usually had gas in them for the outdoor equipment. The boat can always had oil mixed in because of the chainsaw. Had a plastic one once, but it split open.
I actually watched a video on the Jerry cans and they usually had a coating on the inside, meaning you could use it for both gas and potable water (not at the same time, obviously)
@@dailythenoob if you alternated between uses and didn't remember which one you were on, you might have potable gasoline or watered down gas 😉
I live in a very rural area, and from what I've seen at the local gas station, and from my own experience, the race style cans and no-spill are the way to go. I use both depending on what I'm filling.
Also, no-spill has a small flexible attachment for the nozzle that allows it to be used to fill vehicles when necessary.
Thanks for another great video!
You are welcome!
Yep, I have that no-spill attachment
I bought some Midwest (Plastic) cans and immediately changed out the "no-spill" spout for a regular spout and added a vent on the back. The no-spill design turned out to be much-spill and was a pain to deal with.
Thank you for sharing!
Where do you get a regular spout
Kits on ebay
I did exactly the same. Midwest has a design that can be vented as you pour. I have used the no spill can at work and it’s the only can that ( does work) right off the shelf!!
@@TexasNationalist1836 @Patriotic American I bought these on Amazon:
1. EZ-POUR B07S42B8T9 Rigid Spout Replacement and Vent kit
2. EZ-POUR B06WRRXG1X Gas Can Spout Replacement
3. YOUNGFLY B07JNBD1V5 5 x New Replacement Vent Caps
4. EZ-POUR B00NB3UUDK Solid Base Replacement Gas Can Cap
I like the gas cans that don’t have stupid EPA regulated nozzles. They are meant to prevent spills but fail at it. Nothing beats an old gas can with a normal nozzle.
I have a entire selection of "Blitz" brands. Found new caps on Amazon. All good. And no leaks at all. All pre-EPA too.
exactly. they cause u to spill gas out of sheer frustration of the moronic designs
Yep, we fought a whole world war with the old-style ones. And I am a klutz, and never had issues. PLUS they were far less complicated.
The Midwest is a great budget fuel can. If you remove the plastic screen in the tank, & remove the spring from the nozzle they act like the old blitz fuel cans. Then once the spout breaks u can buy a pack of 5 plastic spouts w no restrictions on em for like $20. The Wavian has the option for a steel flexible spout but it’s cheaper to just take the stock one, remove the safety, & slide on a section of clear plastic tubing.
I’ve got 4 of the Wavian Dsl fuel cans for my tractors, & seem to be holding up well so far.
Love this. One additional testing measure that came to mind would be how easy it is to stop pouring without spilling. Most often I’m filling a lawnmower or string trimmer, something with a much smaller fuel tank than my gas can, so being able to top it off without dumping gas all over is important.
Thanks as always for all the effort you put into these. It really is a phenomenal undertaking.
Thanks and you are welcome!
You would like the No Spill fuel can then. Works really well to control and stop flow to small engine applications.
The JustRite can would come out in the top of that catagory. All the self-sealing nozzles offered on plastic cans are frustrating to use and make the cans difficult to use in a variety of situations. The JustRite safety cans offer excellent flow control and stop securely leaving just what's left in the nozzle. It's pretty easy to not spill a drop with, big or small tanks. They work so well, I switched exclusively to JustRite cans, gas (red), diesel (yellow), and kerosene (blue). They're pricy, but should last a lifetime and the fact they just work easily and relatively precise makes it worth the investment. I would suggest purchasing the smaller nozzle size (5/8"?). The problem with the 1" is it's so big it makes it hard or impossible to see inside the tank you're filling especially on smaller equipment like trimmers and chainsaws. No affiliation, just a happy user.
THAT is an area the Surecan does very well on. Since you can set it down on a higher surface, you can pay attention to the filler neck to see when you are getting close to full, and the trigger mechanism is similar to a gas pump, in which you can lighten up on the flow as you're finishing the fill. I also possess a two gallon Justrite and that mechanism shines in the lighter size. I use my fuel cans almost exclusively for fueling garden tractors and walk-behind mowers. Those two cans have become my go-tos for the oh-so-precious ethanol free gas that I put in the yard equipment.
Any time i gas up a mower ect, i know that i WILL almost 100% spill idk a good bit. Whatevers left in the throat/pour spout of the gas jug is going all over.
I've found that a long neck funnel prevents a lot of the initial spillage from tipping the can. They work best when you convert the new cans back to old style spouts that spill far less than the new designs.
Thanks for the feedback.
Where do you get the old style spouts? Ive tried a few but none have fit.
@@Johnnysokko168 I found them on ebay.
Tractor Supply sells them.
I like the Midwest brand can spout. You can look up a video how to modify by removing the o-ring which allows the spring to be removed. Then it actually works without the spring constantly fighting you. Works well and still seals nicely.
For those of us in cold climates, go with the Justrite. All of those plastic nozzles break really easy when it's -40º. The Justrite can is the only one I buy now because I can use them year round with no issues.
Thanks for sharing.
You'll also need the 5/8" spout version (smaller than the 1" shown) if you intend to use it for modern vehicles.
Anything where it's not your money and these are the correct choice, possibly even the DOT approved version.
Don't mow the grass at -40º! You'll stunt the growth.
@@ProjectFarm thanks for being true and unbias in your projects
@@mastertravelerseenitall298 we use snowblowers in Canada at -40. Not sure what planet you mow lawns on at -40 there Einstein.
Great info as always! I run a small cattle ranch. I began searching for new fuel cans three years ago. I ended up buying 6 VP Racing fuel cans - 3 red cans for ethanol free unleaded and 3 yellow cans for diesel. I wanted something lightweight with a flexible spout, but without any type of safety trigger or valve release. The VP cans hit all three of those. Watching your testing, it looks like I made a good choice. Thanks for another great video!
You are welcome!
Something to keep in mind about galvanized coatings, I've read that they break down over time when filled with diesel fuel. Then the coating can redeposit itself inside your engine and cause problems (like with diesel injection pumps).
The painted interior of the wavian can (and I assume the harbor freight version too) are designed to withstand all common fuels. Wavian does specifically warn that their coating will break down if filled with water. The harbor freight may as well, I don't know.
Thanks for sharing.
That is correct, diesel reacts with the zinc in the coating and WILL damage a diesel fuel system with a hard buildup usually at the injector nozzles. Additionally the reaction can cause a bad reaction with the fuel itself which causes fuel quality issues on top of the zinc reaction.
I recently bought one of the Briggs & Stratton Press N Pour cans and soon added a vent cap which improved the flow a lot. I also have one of the No Spill cans. Never had an issue with it other than that flame mitigation device impeding filling the can at the pump. I have two GOTT 2.5 gallon cans which are easily 30 + years old and have been retrofitted with EZ Pour spout kits. They're the best in my opinion. Thanks for all your efforts in bringing us such detailed reviews.
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
I have replaced most of my cans with VP cans. I love my VP cans! I own some that's well over 10 years old with no issues. There's tricks to keep them from leaking out of the vent. You have to start pouring then crack open the vent and close the vent before you stop pouring. Also by closing the vent it'll make pour slower to keep from over flowing. Love the videos👍
Thanks!
Checkout Pit Posse Utility Jugs.
@@dudeman5788 I've looked into them before. If or when I need a new one I'll give them a shot.
The LC2 cans are beefier VP cans. Unfortunately all of them seem to be in short supply
Seems like the perfect place to share that the best gallon gas cans are free if you change your own oil. The four and five quart jugs of motor oil hold gasoline very well and are clear on the side for easy measurement. All my mixed gas gets mixed and carried in those. The caps are designed to be leak free because motor oil has a pesky habit of “finding a way” out if the jug gets tipped. My five gallon gas cans are all infuriatingly annoying to pour from, thank you for making this!
You are welcome!
A five quart jug of oil is like a 1.25 gallon gas can. Both are lighter than a 5 gallon container, and therefore more user friendly.
Truth in labeling, though. And EPA approval might be important for commercial applications.
@@libraeotequever3pointoh95 Might be a regional thing, but all of mine are only marked up to the four quart level so I tend to use them as gallon cans.
I’ve got a smaller surecan and have been very happy with it. Easy to fill, can be easily vented using the fill cap and pours quickly. Just make sure to vent it first when it’s warmed up and built a little pressure, or it’s a very quick overfill on the ol lawn mower. The O-rings on my fill spout did fail after a few years and I emailed the company to see about either buying some new ones or what size so I could easily get them from a parts store but the company asked for my address and sent out a free replacement spout. Great company! I recommend them to anyone needing a good gas can!
Thanks for the feedback.
Excellent. I decided to get this can and your input was icing on the cake.
I'm a senior citizen and find it difficult to hold a heavy gas can for a long period in order to fill my riding mower. I like the Surecan because I can rest it on the fender of the mower, and as the tank begins to fill up I can release the filling lever and the fuel stops, all while not having to hold the weight of the can. I like it.
I have one of the midway style cans with the back handle, and it makes filling the lawn mower MUCH easier.
The VP racing cans are my favorite, especially when they held the wonderful castor oil burnt by 2-strokes. Old memories.
The price and performance of gas cans is absolutely DESPICABLE because of the GAS SPILLING anti-spill devices.
Thanks for sharing.
After dealing with way too many gas cans with convoluted safety features that just make then a PITA to use, I caved and bought an old-school metal jerry can. Works amazing; drained 5 gallons in 1.5-2 minutes with no gas left in the can. Now I can use both hands to actually support the can.
I imported a couple of old style Scepter gas cans from Canada 7 or 8 years ago. Having a separate spout to screw on is a bit of a pain, but as you said they drain fast and completely. Plus they are not vented and gas lasts longer.
@@chipsterb4946 Best cans are the older "Blitz" cans if you can find them...You just need a $2.00 funnel from Harbor Freight...
I completely agree with you. The new designs have become such a chore to use. Stop dumbing everything down designers. We're not all idiots!
@@Paul-fb1em But you have forgotten that we're outnumbered BY idiots!
Another excellent PF video. Most of those government-mandated "no-spill" spouts are falsely named monstrosities that cause many, many more spills than they prevent. However, if you buy a plastic can, there are inexpensive kits available online that will convert it to a pre-mandate can, i.e. a plain spout with a separate vent you open by removing a little plastic stopper before you start pouring.
My family and I are long time believers in Eagle gas cans, so I am happy to see it perform well in your testing. I refuse to buy another plastic can. Yes, the eagle is twice as expensive as a plastic can but it lasts way more than twice as long, and works better to boot.
My Dad has an Eagle gas can that was given to him over fifty years ago. Not a thing wrong with it to this day.
unless you regularly use them around salt water. Then, the plastic ones are a pretty good choice, at least in my use case. My experience has been that the metal cans rot out/ get pin holes in the bottom faster than the plastic ones degrade from exposure to the the sun. And if the plastic ones stay in the shade, they can last 20 years. Still using my discontinued plastic "blitz" cans....from the late 90's early 2000's, though they are finally starting to get brittle. Never had a metal can make it past ~7years.
I agree and have both metal and plastic cans where the metal cans are over 30 years old. However, I have plastic cans nearly that old and there's nothing wrong with them, either. If you live near salt water, the plastic may actually be more durable.
My plastic gas cans, the good old ones with the conventional vent are a good 20 years old. I really don't see how I could ask more of a gas can.
But what the video does not tell you about the Eagle Gan is that the paint flakes off and can end up in your tank. Also, it has the absolute worst pouring spout.
I have a jeep Liberty and I could not hold a 5 gallon can up to the filter neck without spilling fuel with the soil proof necks. I now use a tall step ladder and a shaker siphon with no spills. Out in the wild I carry two five gallon Jerry cans on holders mounted high on the rear rack so I can still use the siphon without the step ladder. No spills, no fuss. Thanks for the great video!
I own almost every gas can in this video. My favorite in actual use for garage use (filling up a lawn mower) is the 1 gallon Just Rite. It doesn’t spill anything , ever. The fuel flow handle can be opened just a little bit to regulate fuel flow. I prefer the 1 gallon size as it is light weight and it keeps my fuel fresher by replacing it more often.
Thanks for sharing.
I use the same gas can
You have to these days. I have a collection of cans on the shelf that I no longer use because the gas won't last. I use a little half gallon can now for the mower. Let it sit for a month and the gas goes bad. Even adding sta-bil this new fomula gas just coughs and sputters if it's anything but new. My guess is the ethenol is sucking in moisture.
Feel like the eagle is best overall, plus it's the only fuel can I've ever seen used on jobsites. It's price to value ratio is very high. Given its metal, fast pouring, and light by comparison.
Never thought I'd needed a comparison video on gas cans but here we are. Good job as always. Providing a much needed service. Thank you
Thank you!
Every single time I watch a PF vid I am impressed of the testing solutions he comes up with. Very creative, accurate, and informative. I don't think there is a product in the world this guy couldn't accurately test while being entertaining. GREAT JOB PF!!
Thanks!
Very Impressive!
got a diesel version of the eagle that dad bought many years ago. that thing has been outside in the sun and elements all this time and still works like new.
Nice!
You knocked this one out of the park with the extent, thorough and creative real scenario test situations. Bravo 👏
Of course the first thing I do with my new plastic gas cans is throw away the crappy nozzle and get the "rebuild" kits that add a vent and old style nozzle.
Thanks!
That's the most cost effective way to get a configuration that works almost perfectly for all situations. They're almost a pleasure to use in comparison with the lip trigger nozzles and their ilk.
Wow!, thanks for the heads up on rebuild kits. Both my 20+ year old Rubbermaid plastic cans finally developed leaks over the past year on the bottom so had to run out and grab a replacement. I bought the Scepter from Costco, brought it home and was so annoyed with the nozzle i was planning to bring it back, only it looks like every manufacturer has some funky fill tube now. Going out and buying one of these rebuild kits right away and thanks Project Farm for such a great in depth break down once again!
@@vcookster3915 most farm/feed stores sell the rebuild kits. They are not cheap (about $14 each the last time I bought them), I buy the 2 pack of them. They are worth the money in my opinion.
I got a set of 3 for $18, so far they're all working out well. Some cans may have different thread size so ymmv
I have two No Spill cans and they’re by far my favorite. I’d absolutely recommend them.
Thank you!
Removing the vent hole, making smaller openings, and adding maddening safety spouts make using then an absolute pain to use. Honestly they become more dangerous when adding on such safety "features".
Thanks for the feedback.
Anyone that has had to use a fuel can in the last 10 or 15 years will almost certainly agree lol
It’s like the people that decided we needed safety spouts, and designed them, have never even so much as talked to someone who HAS used a fuel can lol
@@kylesalem-fuson8012 Exactly right... it was Karen with a gavel who made us do this.
@@kylesalem-fuson8012 they are highly prone to spilling. Absolute garbage.
@@kylesalem-fuson8012 Yep. Some group of pencil necked geeks that have never done a day of physical work in their lives.
I know this is a 2year old video but i am watching it at the end of 2024 as I look at gas cans to buy.
You are one of the best channels out there
Thanks!
I love my vp can!
ps the fuel leaking out of the breather can be avoided by opening the breather after you tip it over to allow the can to create a vacuum
Thanks for sharing. Thanks for the feedback.
Agreed, the VP cans will actually vent REALLY well if you open the breather all of the way (maybe emptying the whole can in 45sec), but I think I have the best luck when I keep the can slightly angled rather than completely upside down to keep fuel away from the vent. Little tricky but definitely the fastest emptying cans I've used to date.
I've had the same VP can from racing motocross. It's probably 20 years old. Lost the o-ring inside the large cap, but the local hardware store had an o ring that fit. Been working fine for probably 12 years now. The spout gets hard over the years, but it's easy enough to replace!
I'm glad the eagle can did so well. I've had one for a long time. My only complaint is the short funnel that comes with it. You have to use a longer / thinner funnel for fueling automobiles. But it's still the best thing going and the simplest to use. As far as the no spill nozzles go... God save us from the safety regulators that keep trying to save us from ourselves.
Thanks for the feedback.
Another great review....!
To add a bit of feedback: I've found in hot storage climates (such as south Texas) the center seamed, inj molded cans are quite terrible. The reason being is that due to the spouts not being able to vent...under ambient heat and vapor expansion the cans will blow up like balloons and then the molded seam will split open....rendering the can useless.
I actually own several of the "Just-Rite" cans because of not only their easy pour....the spring loaded fill top will "burp" vapor under higher ambient temperatures to keep internal pressures nominal. You missed this feature within your evaluation.
If you remember the old yellow, button top vents on steel gas cans they used to do that too....during overpressure the tab would pop off and vent prior to an issue occuring.
Seal those cans up with their one way valves, add fuel and put 'em in the summer sunshine (the plastic ones)...it's quite comical. They vapor inflate like beach balls. lol
Last comment regarding "Just-Rite" ....for some vehicle fills the 1" captive hose is too large in diameter to fit within a fixed, vehicle filler trap.
There's a smaller diameter line that can be purchased as an accessory to better fit vehicles w a narrow point of entry. 👍
I’m in Texas also & had that style of plastic gas can, saw it in time to vent before it exploded. Have yourself a good
All most all plastic fuel cans are blow molded using a clam shell type mold. I have had several plastic cans fail at the center seam, they were all brands that I didn't recognize. I have several Rubbermaid cans, no longer made, for 30 years without any leaks even at the center seam. I also have several VP cans I use with diesel, they are well made and rugged and are my favorite. The thicker the plastic thus the heavier the can typically yields a more rugged can. I am also in Texas and hot weather is hell on plastic fuel cans
I've not had a can split (yet, in NC), but I do try to remember to loosen the spout collar nut very slightly when the can is safely in my shed, just enough to avoid the can building pressure.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Another Texas response here. I've had good luck with my Midwest 1 gallon can staying together, even when ethanol added fuel makes it balloon. I've found that adding fuel stabilizer helps reduce the ballooning some, although it doesn't eliminate it.
edit: when I fill it with ethanol-free, I get no ballooning.
I really enjoy the genuine enthusiasm that comes through on your videos!
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One important thing to note is that water and gasoline are chemically very different. Gas is non-polar, while water is polar, meaning that these two materials behave very differently, particularly when interacting with plastics and metal coatings. Water does not like to interact with petroleum-based plastics (beads up easily on a clean plastic surface), and will have a very difficult time penetrating a plastic seal. Gas and oils like to interact with petroleum-based plastic and have much easier time penetrating and finding their way out of a seal. Furthermore, the surface tension of water (due to its polarity) will give it much different flow properties relative to gas and oils.
I love the video overall, and understand the limitations of using gasoline and the decision to use water. I just wanted to point out that a can that doesn't leak with water in it, may very well leak with gasoline in it.
Thanks for all that you do. Huge fan of the series!
Nobody can afford 5 gallons of gas!
@@FieryWACO I have 5 gallons in escrow. Hoping to close by the end of the month.
@@FieryWACO I put 7.9gal in my mower and I’m $43 lighter now. God I miss that $2 gal gas.
These will be story’s we tell our grandchildren….
OLD MAN: Back in my day gas was $2 and you can fill your whole car up for under $40!
GRAND KID: Mom he’s doing it again!
MOM: Just get away from him he’s senile…
Geez I'm not that old and gas was well under 2 when I started driving of course with the memory of it being high at a dollar when I wasn't paying for it. I also am old enough I remember paying for it over 5 back in 08-09.
@@FishFind3000 👈 '' I did that''
I wish someone would sue some of these manufacturers for the false claims of "spill proof", "hassle free", and "smart fill" baloney. I'm old enough to remember simple, metal gas cans with a vent that just worked and lasted decades if you didn't lose it. Thanks for this review, I'm in the market for a new gas can!
For CARB compliant fuel cans, I just remove the nozzle and pour it in a funnel. Works so much better.
Being sued into oblivian is ironically how we got all these terrible 'spill proof' cans instead of the simple old school reliable ones that worked.
@@Kriss_L I wish it were as simple; I'm just wanting to top up my weed whacker, lawn mower, and leaf blower every couple of weeks and the 1 gallon can I have (scepter no spill spout) leaks a little gas from the spout for each piece of equipment each time. Same with putting the remainder into my motorcycle, about half a tea spoon of gas dribbles out from the side of the spout each time its used. These gas cans have come up with non-vented methods to prevent gas vapors from polluting, but each time you use it you release more vapor than just leaving it sit with a breather hole open.
welcome to the new world order.
@@Sizukun1 And that's why I use a funnel, whether it's for my truck, chainsaw, or string trimmer.
The harbour freight Midwest can is made in Latvia by Valpro (the V in the middle indicates that). They also made the Wavian can but the Wavian as an internal vent which the original Germany fuel can had as well (it's based on a German military design). Good review, those metal ones with an internal lining tend to last forever.
Thanks for sharing.
I absolutely love my Surecan. I got the two gallon tank a few months ago. I use it primarily for small amounts to clean bike parts, so it stays on a shelf the majority of the time. The adjustable nozzle is perfect for this. I put a few ounces at a time into small jars which I use in a sonic cleaner
VP can has been my favorite for years and they hold up great for long term use!
Thanks for sharing.
Appreciate the overall rating comparison at the end, even it is subjective. Makes it easier to determine which one to get without having to jump around the video a bunch of times.
Glad to see Farmabago
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These pour cans got beat up in this one haha! Soooo glad you tested the Surecan. I saw that at the National Hardware Show this year and was very impressed with the ease of pouring. Thanks for the great video as always.
I see what you did there, but something tells me it wasn’t intentional...
Their customer service is great. I found them about two years ago and called them about the design not allowing all the gas to pour out and they were great. Got the family-owned vibe from the guys.
I got one a surecan for my retired mother to use with a generator if they ever have an extended power outage and I can’t get to her. I have it on a tall stool so she can just move the spout down to the reservoir and hit the button to fill the tank. At her age the five gallon gas tank is just too hard to hold upright. Luckily she hasn’t had to use it for the past three years but it’s there if she does and I always make sure it’s ready to go with fresh fuel as well the generator prepped just in case.
I'm going to put gas in a gas can not WATER. One thing to consider in this testing water and gas have different properties.
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This is what I call a COMPLETE AND UNBIASED REVIEW!!! Thank you so much
As others have mentioned, I heat, sunlight and freezing temperature tests would be great
Also adding rotopax to this test would be great too
Thanks for the video idea.
Great comparison! I miss the cans we used 50 years ago. Since FedGov decreed hard-to-use-easy-to-spill cans, I think many of us buy cans that look durable, toss the spouts, and install aftermarket spouts and vents. Others just buy the racing cans. Maybe a test of aftermarket spouts/vents??? 🙄 Also, there are good and lousy D-cell powered transfer pumps that can help.
Many of the transfer pumps are not rated for gasoline, only less volatile fuels. I've never heard of any problems but having seen gas cans melt, burn, and explode (vapors) it's not a risk I'd want to be near, nor have near my vehicle.
@@P_RO_ agreed. I do have a couple that claim gasoline rating. Cheesy little things, but one works fairly well and has auto shutoff. The one from Harbor Freight was junk.Both run on 2 D cells.
After all these years, I cannot believe that we just now thought of doing gas cans!!! Great job, Todd!!! This was a great one and really eye opening! If I am buying a gas can to fill up my tank, then the most important aspect to me is how easily it will fill an actual car and how much of the gas can I actually get out of the can without contorting a 20lb+ container of fuel. Your testing literally answered just that!
Thank you!
This was definitely your most fun to watch video, and your evaluation was very comprehensive - congratulations!
Thanks!
Tractor Supply makes a kit for plastic fuel cans that comes with a flexible spout so you can poor fuel into vertical filler tubes, so you can transfer fuel into cars and pickups as easily as lawn mowers and ATVs. It also comes with a capped vent that can be easily installed on the back of the handle or somewhere on the top of the back side of the can.
EZ-Pour , I don't think TSC makes it.... they just sell it
@@Trevor4ag They USED TO sell them; Now, you need to get them on Ebay...
@@brentfarvors192 they still had them a couple weeks ago when I was there
Might be Northern I was thinking about...
@@SuperNoticer My bad! They have them...Still cheaper on Ebay last time I bought some...
The laws that required these to be created has caused so much hassle and counterintuitive designs. I’ve had several of these ‘safe’ pour gas cans and they have all failed after a month or two of use. Now my crew and I take the nozzles off and pour into a large funnel. A terrible design flaw is when you have them sitting outside in the sun it creates pressure so when you engage the nozzle at any angle it sprays everywhere!
I still have some from back in the day that I won't toss. And anytime I sell extra's at a yard sale, they go insanely fast, people want the old school ones.
Setting the sun and building pressure is why they should be band they cause more harm then good my old school sets in my truck straped to the side with 5 gal gas in a 6 gal can in it 7 days aweek 52 weeks a year and NEVER had any trouble
You know that you can fix those new cans, right? They sell regular nozzles, and vents that you drill, and install into the can all over the place. This is just one more example of "no one can screw up a plan like government". Those new cans are GARBAGE. That's where they all belong. I still have old ones. The metal ones, and a couple plastic ones. I still like the metal ones the best though. I've never thought that completely sealing up a can with gas in it would be a good idea. It doesn't even need to be in sunlight to get all ballooned out. Those things are so freaking ridiculous.
Designed by Democrats!
I got gasoline in my eyes thanks to the new designs. I went to put gas into the mower and there was pressure that had built up in the can so the gas went into the mower and then straight into my face. That was highly unpleasant. I'm just glad my mower was cold at the time otherwise it could have started a fire and I would have been severely burned.
Surecan has changed my life. I broke off so many spouts on all different cans over the years. I can pretty much get mine completely empty just by tipping or wiggling it a bit. I think you can get them for less than $50 at Sam's club online. I highly recommend the Surecan!
Thanks for sharing.
Man, when you test you really test! Practical and straight to the point. I'm with a lot of the other commenters here in regards to the safety spouts - I replace them whenever possible with a standard spout and vent cap.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
"Flow stops when you release the green button or the can is out of gas"
That's a common design flaw with all gas cans... The flow stopping when they run out. I'm still waiting for the can that keeps flowing after it runs out.
When you find it, let me know and I'll buy one. And maybe you can help me look for a self-filling debit card too 🤣
@@P_RO_ creepy joe and the dimorats claim spending more money stops inflation and reduces debt. Vote dimorat early and often!
@@P_RO_ - "I can't be out of money. I still have checks left!"
You mean like the solar panels that charge my plug in Prius! ;)
@@P_RO_ Can always fall inline with the modern culture, identify as female, marry money then the Debit will just continue to flow. You're welcome for that life hack
I've had a handful of the Eagle and VP racing cans. Every single Eagle can has failed at the bottom seam. They are doomed to fail if they deform even the slightest bit. VP racing cans are my favorite but the gasket on the vent cap is not resistant to gasoline. You'll eventually find black specs of the gasket material in your fuel. If you do get the VP cans then buy a sheet of nitrile gasket material and replace those vent cap gaskets for a near perfect gas can.
Yes or contact VP and ask for some spare O rings since they fail early. Maybe they will get tired of that and fix the problem.
Ive never seen a eagle can that isnt dented and beat up to shit but ive yet to see one leak
I love my vp racing
Not my experience with eagle, maybe they changed manufacturing, mine are old.
The main issue I have had with these newfangled spillproof gas cans is that if the design forces you to store the spout inside the can itself, dangling down into the gasoline, the plastic will often swell and eventually prevent the spout from working smoothly. Any brightly-colored plastic plunger or twist-lock ring seems to be the fist to fail, but even the plastic that the nozzle assembly is made from will eventually swell. I bought some extra caps, the ones with the hole in them, and plugged it with a disk of plastic glued into place and a gasket, so that I can seal the cans without having to leave the nozzle sticking down into the gasoline.
Project Farm condenses 60 minutes into 18 minutes; amazing. You know you're getting value for your time when you frequently pause to absorb what's being said/displayed. :)
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You always do a great job and it’s very much appreciated. Enjoying the channel. Tks for sharing.
Thanks and you are welcome!
I wish they would make one with a wing on it to create down force so it would be less likely to fly out the back of my truck 😂
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That's actually kinda genius
@@deletdis6173 as long as you give me them free for my life and my children if I ever have any you can have the patent😎
@@animalmother9339 you have that issue with your battery?!
@@animalmother9339 loved you in that movie btw you should of had the main part in my opinion
No-Spill sells an inexpensive flexible spout extension. Slide the extension onto the nozzle and the D-rating you gave for "Well Designed for Refueling a Vehicle" greatly improves as well as your "Overall Rating".
VP Racing Can - Never had an issue with spillage. In practice you never turn the can completely upside down, so the vent hole is always clear of fuel.
Thanks for the feedback.
I love mine. Great for equipment with large fuel tanks. Dumps 3+ gallons in my lawnmower pretty quick. Sometimes the little cap on the end of the hose is a bugger to get off. I've thought about removing it and putting a little spark proof ball valve right at the beginning of the hose.
And they're super easy to find. Nearly every auto parts store I've been to has them.
There is a good reason you see the VP cans at your local track day - they work perfectly for filling a car. The clear tube allows you to easily confirm fuel is flowing plus it is long and flexible enough to reach without getting the can too close to the car. No fancy buttons, or levers, just a hose and a cap - always works no fuss! The only draw back is being tall, but the shape and location of the vent also means in will drain quickly and completely. My brother can put two of them in the frunk of his Porsche Cayman.
@@johnmoore3504 Honestly I prefer that they're tall. Less footprint and it makes them easy to bungee down in the back of a pickup bed.
Gotta love the farmabago. I never realized what a sedentary my gas cans lived. Thanks for yet another great review.
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My mom and I were just discussing this yesterday, what a crazy synchronicity. You just go above and beyond in your rigorous testing! She was complaining about how difficult her gas can was to pour, she said she needed 3 hands. I now understand by your video which one she has more than likely. I sent her the video so maybe she can pick out a can more suited to her needs. She's mid 70's and has hand issues so I hope this video helps. I also told her to get on Amazon and just order one of the Chinese spouts that were like the old school spouts, most of the cans not having a vent anymore though is one of the big problems I see. All of my gas cans except for 1 are the older style so I don't have any problems with them.
I have see people attach gas cans to hand carts and attach a hand crank pump to the setup for her. I assume she is filling mowers and things. Make her life way easier with a portable gas station!
Thank you!
has she tried an electric siphon? that would stop her from having to hold the container to fill up whatever.
You can buy the lil vents for peanuts and a lot of the spouts come with them
Oh thank you for all the good ideas, I hadn’t even thought of those. Yeah an electric siphon or a manual pump would be awesome! I think that would make it much easier on her. Great ideas 👍
VP all the way! I got rid of about 6 "Spill proof" cans and replaced them with VP, and I couldn't be happier. Also as long as you don't tip the can too high it won't leak out of the vent. Oh and if you shop around and aren't concerned with the color you will probably be able to acquire them for around $30-35 each.
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A gas can has to be red in color and have a flame mitigation device. All of the other colored cans do not meet this standard and therefore are not legal for use as fuel cans.
@@heystarfish100 This may be true if you are part of a commercial enterprise. BTW the VP fuel cans do have a mesh screen in the filler neck, which most likely will serve as a spark arrestor.
Great testing however, a guide on aftermarket "usable" spouts and which ones fit which cans as well as where to get the right ones would be super useful.
As always thanks Todd.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
I'm more interested in a replacement cap that completely seals my Blitz cans and does not have a spout on them... Those plastic spouts dribble a lot and I would rather just pour directly from a tank opening to a funnel or siphon... Basically, I want my tanks to be completely sealed with no venting whatsoever.
I would doubt that after market spouts are kinda legal, so I don't think he can really recommend any. Don't get me wrong, would be neat, and all my cans are "fixed" to work properly.
@@jasomkovac9115 Sadly that is what I was thinking. Government ruins everything.
@@waltermh111 What the goobers in the gooberment don't know won't hurt you. The regs are mostly written by fools who drive desks for a living and couldn't pour water from a boot if the instructions were printed on the heel.
I use both the Eagle and the No Spill, can confirm it is hard to refuel a car. The No Spill has a hose adapter available, you should get if you want to fuel a car. The Eagle I had to get a big funnel. Both are awesome tanks and I would recommend both. Something to be aware of with metal fuel tanks that have flame arresters. They are very hard to put fuel in. The flame arrestor screen is very short and does not allow the nozzle to fit in the tank well. The deeper plastic screens in the plastic tanks like the No Spill make it a lot easier to fuel them.
I have 3 just rite cans because they're the only "safety" mechanism that isn't infuriating to use, should last me forever, and doesn't easily tip over when I have to take it somewhere either in my truck, or inside my car. Also, just rite makes several different nozzle sizes, in diameters and lengths, ideal for having one for cars, or small engines.
Thanks for sharing.
They sell aftermarket spouts that are the old style you have to drill a vent on the top but it comes with a vent and cap and perfect sized drill bit for the vent
I've had five of the SureCans for a few years now and really like them. I agree that the flow could be a little faster, but they're still fast since you vent them through the fill cap, and not through the nozzle like a lot of the cheaper cans. Also, the fact that the nozzle on the SureCan has so much adjustability, it lets you rest the can on almost anything you're filling, so a little extra time doesn't matter to me. SureCan also makes a smaller 2.2 gallon can that I use for mixed gas in my pole saw and other small 2-stroke engines.
Thank you for sharing!
The part about these tests that concerned me was the weight difference between gasoline and water, but apparently the average weight of water and gas is 8.3 and 8.4 pounds per gallon, so these tests really are about as accurate as you can get without spilling gasoline all over everything, which doesn't feel too safe xD
Thanks so much for your hard work sir, you do a great job and your videos are always very entertaining
Thanks and you are welcome!
Uhhh. No. Water is 8.4lbs per gallon and Gas is 6
What a fun test! In my shop I use the Eagle cans for gas and the VP jugs for diesel and one thing I've found is that the VP is excellent if you barely crack the vent knob but unscrewing it too far results in spillage. Once you learn to just crack it you can empty the jug without spilling a drop.
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Yeah, I start pouring and let a vacuum develop, then I open the vent. It drains nice and fast.
I used to use it all the time when I was fueling my car with e85 because the station wasn't close.
Of all the new style cans I've tried I like the "no spill" brand the best. The button system works good if you're filling small engines. If dumping all five gallons out I take the spout right off, hold it sideways and the wide mouth makes for easy pouring with a funnel. They're also not as tippy as the v.p. style. I work on a boat a lot and use gas cans daily.
Thanks for the feedback.
I like them because "No Spill Jill" does such an excellent job promoting them. If you've seen their video, you know what I mean. 🔥🔥
I'm forever amazed at how complicated (and, therefore, expensive) we can make a gas can, proving, once again, that the government/politics ruins literally everything it touches. Excellent video, as always.
Great feedback. Thank you!
And those bureaucrats draw a taxpayer funded salary every year to come up with this stuff. Oh well, I guess they can't do anything else.
Main point: the regulations are primarily there to help / keep safe the people who are asked to respond to our stupidity (fire, ems, police).
Most of those regulation are written in blood;
fire suppression to help prevent explosive sparking conditions when fueling, the anti spill stuff to help prevent hazardous situations in the event of a car accident accident or general in home garage tip over.
@@johansenjuwp Yep, Democrats always insist that they have good intentions when they try to regulate and control your life. Just about everything they come up with is a huge waste of time and money, and only make the problem worse. There has been more fuel spilled over the last few years with these "safety" cans, than there ever was when we kept our gas in a standard can with a real spout.
These regulations are "written in blood" alright; the blood and sweat of the taxpayers, who actually have to produce something that works in the free market. Only to then have the profit taken through force to pay the idiots in government, who sit around in a committee trying to dream up a solution to a nonexistent problem to justify their salary. Solutions they know nothing about, because they have never done anything that has any actual value in the real world.
@@johansenjuwp I think that is an admirable goal, but one that I have never seen in print. Child safety and spillage are the only things I have seen as motivation; I've never seen first responder safety mentioned outside your post above.
Spillage is a joke -- much worse now than before. Child/user safety is also largely a joke, as most are like this excerpt from an NBC article about the regulations:
"[...] One of the lawsuits was filed by Karen Kornegay of Louisiana, whose 19-year-old son Dylan died in 2010 after suffering severe burns over 80 percent of his body. A can he had used to ignite a bonfire allegedly exploded and sprayed him with flaming gasoline.
While Kornegay acknowledges her son should not have used a gas can to ignite a bonfire - as the container industry warns never to do - she told NBC News she believed the container's design was to blame for the severity of his injuries. [...]"
Tragic. Absolutely tragic. Not a call for either lawsuits or government intervention, however.
Being an Old Fart, it amazes me how a simple fuel can with a spout and a screw-on cap has morphed into a government mandated and expensive gas can. With a little common sense, the old style worked just fine and I haven't set myself on fire or blown myself up yet using my old can!
But your sample size of 1 isn't good.
Common sense doesn't address the things these cans are supposed to:
Children don't have common sense, hence the child-resistant requirement.
Common sense from the end user doesn't prevent vapor release caused by the can design.
Common (average) sense didn't prevent the need for flame arrestors because there still was exploding gas cans when they were nearly empty, rotated (to pour), and subsequently filled up with flammable fumes. Sure, common sense would require not having an ignition source nearby when fueling but in the areas where gas cans are used, there's often many ignition sources that were ignored
We have to have these regulations or nonwhites will regularly unalive themselves through sheer negligence. None of this was necessary when this was a 90% white country.
Yup just one more way our government tries to control every aspect of our lives. So sad and pathetic.
Man, you are awesome! I watched all the basics, and then you beat the heck out of the cans, first from the Farm-a-bago and then with your grinder. By comparison, all other YT reviews aren't even serious.
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There's a reason everybody copied the original German Jerry can.
It was and still it the best design.
I have 2 1940s ones that are still going strong. And that's not unusual.
Its smart design, very durable , and has features in its design to prevent expanding from heat also , what is also very important to gasoline canisters
What do you mean everyone? Most of the brands here were not that style. Did you even watch the video?
@@mediocreman2 The US have proven time and time again that they would use inferior technology just because.
Jerry cans are like the metric system, it's clearly the best and everyone use them as their primary portable fuel containers except the US.
I can tell you everyone is laughing at those American cylindrical "safety" cans.
Yeah he did miss testing a Specter Plastic 20L fuel can. In my experience they hold up better to impacts than the steel ones. They only take 40-60 seconds to empty the can.
@@mediocreman2 He's probably referring to the militaries around the world.
This is very interesting and useful. Thanks! I would be interested in knowing the thickness of the plastic cans... and also a puncture test for all cans (such as how much weight it would take a nail to puncture). Maybe for a future pt2 of new series of cans.
I've had an Eagle can for about 25 years as I bought it remembering the one my grandfather had years earlier. You can't beat those things.
Thanks for sharing.
My grandpa also had a few of them. That's how I remembered it when I seen it here :)
Not being a factory offering I understand …replacing the flexible spout and adding a vent cap.. (~$13 @ TSC)… puts the cans in the $40+ bracket but man are they faster! No glug glug swoosh every 10-15 seconds… And seem durable after 3-4 years on some cans… open to environmental temp swings year round. As usual, awesome video. You rule this corner of RUclips! 🇺🇸👍🏻
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