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Steve, I used a nail and made a hole in the back of all my large cans. If you use a drill, the plastic filings will drop into the can. After I remove the nail, I use a wooden golf tee as a plug. Just a tip and thanks for all your videos!
Hey, Steve, just so you know, that weld in the plastic gas can is actually called the "parting line". It is formed when the jug is made, by a process called "blow moulding". It's the line which is made when the two halves of the mould come together, and a blow pin inflates the hot plastic like a balloon. The whole bottle is pretty strong.
meh. I got some of these fixes a few years back but I'm too crippled up to hold a full can high enough to fill a VW, much less my Transit Connect. I just siphon it now. Jus' one big heave to get the can up, then sit back and drink a "cold one" while waiting for the gas and pain to drain. 😋
@@seanflanagan2441 you can buy the battery powered siphon pumps for about $10 . fits any can . mine pumps like 3 gallons a minute so its pretty fast. also has automatic shutoff so you don't over fill. I got mine at Amazon but I noticed Wallyworld has aversion not quite as fancy under 10$
Instead of drilling through the seam put it on the side of the handle....less likely to split and you can use your thumb to cover the hole to stop/slow the flow
I did this to all (10) of my gas cans...may I make make a suggestion...use a small bit to make a pilot hole and then use a step bit to make the 1/2" required hole. I found it useful to mark the 1/2" depth of the step fit. The advantage of a stop bit is two fold...it doesn't create an oblong hole if/when a regular 1/2" bit breaks through the plastic (which I experienced) and it clearly expels the plastic shavings outside the can.
I've got one just like your old gas can. Holds 6 gallons, can't beat it. On my new cans, I put these vents in them. I did it a little differently though. I took an old drill bit and heated it with a torch to make the hole. No stress to the weld.
Thanks for the link to the 5-pack. My local TSC has a kit with 1 vent and a new spout, but it's around $11. I'm now waiting on delivery for the recommended 31/64 drill bit, then all my farm cans are getting upgraded.
The only thing missing was Steve excitingly exclaiming, "Beauty, eh?!" following his fuel tank enhancements. Keep up the quality infotainment my BC friend.
Chips on the drillbit: I've seen it a number of places, but grease on the drillbit to keep the chips from going inside. donyboy73 has a similar channel to you has shown the grease on the drill bit a few times. Thanks for sharing this.
Your pouring spout should be the vented type. We have them here in Australia that work perfectly and are made in Canada. I’m surprised you don’t have them on the island where you are Steve. Cheers mate.
Not totally necessary, but what I've done to capture the drill-bit shavings is to take a blob of axle grease and put it on the spot where you are going to drill. All the shaving stick to the grease. Thanks for the great video.
Good video again Steve! I get the ez pour, gas can spouts! A bit more, expensive! Around 10 dollars or so, in the USA! But I replace my, gas can spouts! It comes with those vents! But it gets rid of those ridiculous! No spill! Spouts! That always seem to break! Or folks can't figure out how to use! Have a great day!
With the spouts that you have to keep pressed down if you take it off and press it down on the table the oring on the back can be taken off to disassemble them and remove the spring, put it back together and Bam way easier to use
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I use a battery operated liquid transfer pump from Harbor Frieght .They cost $9.95 & takes 2 D cell batteries.. Now I don't have to hold the can, worry about a funnel or spilling fuel. I have used on both gas & diesel for the last year.. I am getting older & this works for me.
Have them on all my cans, I use a .484 drill it's one size under half inch. You might be interested in how I use the same drill bit to install a short stuby tire value in all my pump sprayers. Once I drill the hole and clean out any debris that might have fallen into the tank, here is where a small piece of plastic could clog the sprayer. I remove the value core and use a piece of bailing wire to feed the value stem into the tank and up thru the hole. Once I can grab the valve stem with a pair of needle nose pliers, I screw a small 4 way valve stem tool onto the valve stem and pull it into place and replace the core. I'm doing this on the heavy plastic 2 gallon pump sprayers that you can find at places like Home D, I only put a gallon of liquid at a time because the greater volume of air will empty the tank before the air runs out. Bleed off any remaining air pressure and repeat, NO PUMPING. Just make sure the gasket is wet and seated properly, I have had the gasket slip out a few times if it wasn't properly seated but it can't come out, it's just a pop and a hiss. Anyone wondering how much pressure these cans can hold, I set my regulator at 60 psi. If that scares anyone then start at a lower pressure. I'm sure they could hold more pressure than that but that's as far as I go.
Great video Steve. I use a little heavy grease like wheel bearing grease on the drill bit to catch the filings. Works on taps when cleaning threads too. Not 100% but close.
What is it about that small chain saw on the bench behind you? Now that you got the other of the way! Waiting on a video on the small one. Cheers from the north of Norway!
Downunder I use the Aussie made Fuel Safe jerrycans as they have two caps the same size and the spout has a incorporated anti glug tube which allows air in to the can when pouring. To pour faster I just loosen the second cap and the spout has full flow using the tube as well.
Hi-de-ho Steveo If ya use a spade bit instead of a twist bit and use the reverse setting for the drill ... cuts out a single blank, and keeps trash from the can too.
Good too know someone has made a proper vent for these cans. I have seen a lot with screws for a vent. I personally put valve stems on mine works well for awhile but the fuel rots them after awhile.
Hi Steve. Alex from Scotland. Putting grease on the drill bit will catch all the plastic swarf and stop it dropping inside the tank. Also if you don't want to do this cut a pair of ladies tights and pull this over the nozzle and then secure it in place either by a rubber band or cable tie. I do this as a matter of course, stops any rubbish which has got into the tank being poured into the fuel tank. By the way great vids. A wealth of info. Best Regards
Oh hell yes! Yes! Free market...like water...can't be stopped. A solution finds a way in the face of oppressive dangerous ill thought regressive bullsh!t. Thanks for the public service announcement!
I’ve done this to half of my cans. Works great for fueling my engines, but the vents leak when I transport the cans home from the gas station. When I do the next one, I’m gonna try a little silicone on the base of the vent before seating it.
Awesome product!! Ive hated these new damn cans since they ae out. Best solution ive seen until now was a replacement metal valve stem with the core removed. They work great its jist a little challenge to get them into the hole from the inside but not too bad. Thanks for sharing!! STAY SAFE!!!!
WARNING a comment below mentioned using a tire value as a vent with the core remove, the rubber will swell and break down eventually falling apart, been there done that.
One additional tip for drill plastic. May sound crazy use a dull drill bit "less tear out". Who doesn't have dull drill bits. I had to replace my front windshield on my JD Gator didn't care for JD replacement $cost. Went to local Glass/Plastic shop. The owner gave me this tip and especially if you need to drill near the edge of any plastic material. Yes start with a pilot holes is also good advice too. Thanks Steve for all your Tip, Tricks & Fixes.
Steve , I love your vidio's . I just did two of my cans a week ago before I seen this . The instructions said to use a step drill to get a more round hole , than a twist drill . I put mine on the flat spot away from the seam to avoid problems . I also aplied a small amount of vinyl glue . I cannot buy those in the stores anymore in Ohio ! Going to look at your links . Thanks
I added this comment to the follow up video as well. I hate to be the dissenting voice, used a 1/2” bit ont side and it leaks, especially when full. I’ve put some gasket material on the vent, it helped. I’ve got two more cans to do, going to buy a the right bit, throw a bit of grease on it and use a C-Clamp as someone else suggested.
Great idea Steve, thanks ! But I would be very worried about small plastic particles that maybe inside now. I would put these caps on with no fuel inside, so I could vaccum out or flush out any plastic. Your video on using gas fuel additives was a good reminder to use. Back in the day these additives were advertised as Gas Line Antifreeze preventers. What is your opinion on using small portable fuel filter funnels, that claim to not only keep out dirt but water too ?
Awesome fix Steve! Thanks, I've installed the air vents and tire valve stems on all of my gas jugs. But with all the ridiculous regs on the spouts here in the states, I just went with VP racing 5 gallon fuel jugs and solved ALL of my problems. Thank you for sharing my friend!! 👍👍
I’m a bit late here but one tip i have is to avoid the regular drill bits and use a wood boring paddle bit. Some plastics these cans are made from can catch on a twist bit and get caught, tear out or pull the drill towards the can rapidly. Some plastics drill nicely like older and harder plastics. The paddle bit wont grab and pull but will produce a clean cut hole with less heat buildup. I’ve converted several gas a diesel cans at work this way.
Hey Steve not the pop your bubble. but there's a guy on RUclips that using Steel valve stems for trucks. drilling 1/2 inch hole and fixing the gas can. thanks a lot love your videos.
I did this mod before i saw the video. I was also apprehensive using the 1/2” bit first. In addition to his concern of splitting the seem, i was concerned that the big bit would grab and drill through the other side of the handle! In general it is always a good idea to “work up” to whatever the desired finished size is. I found the bent caps on Amazon. I also found the old style fill spouts there as well.
Birchmeier Rapidon 6 Petrol can . Just brought one it has to be the best fuel can ever no spills you control the flow it's like your own mobile fuel station
Good tip Steve. FYI....I install these air vents using a 1/2" Forstner bit. It cuts a clean hole. No chance of splitting the tank. Yep, the ait vents are about $1.00 each.
I had 5 of the Sceptre gas cans with the spring loaded spouts and they were terrible. Jammed, leaked, etc. Called the company they sent me some more spouts but they still leaked same terrible design. Wound up converting them like in this vid. I did have a couple of Blitz cans and their spouts actually worked fine. The No-Spill cans are expensive but work well. when installing the vent you can use a gasoline safe sealer to make sure it never leaks.
That's great Steve, I use a tire valve myself, I found out over time the plastic caps break, when you store them outside, & also you have the weather warm -hot-cool, it makes the gas swell & that leads to moisture, but either way as long as it works...
hey steve im a landscaper up hear east of canada ottawa and the best way i find with these gas cans is to tighten them on first, pour it into what ever then slightly loosen, back it off as im pouring into what ever and no spill/ faster pour like the older fuel cans
Someone explained to me that the ethanol fuel blends attract water. That is why the new spouts were created...to close the spout when not pouring fuel so you don't get water in your fuel. I agree that they suck in the sides of the cans and are hard to use. But, I'd rather add a vent hole to allow the can to "reinflate" and the fuel to flow more quickly when I am using it. Thanks for the tip.
Thanks for the video, I have used the valve stem trick, and have had no problems except I did have to replace one. I didn't realize they made vents you can buy. Problem is, the ones I have fit with the stems has a 1/2 inch hole, the vents call for a 31/64, guess I'll have to stay with the stems.
Love it when I buy extras of something , and hide it away on myself. Looking 3yrs now for a spare rear abs sensor I bought for a car that I could use. I know what will happen, I'll say screw it and buy a new one and I'll find the stashed one.
@@jeffryblackmon4846 I've waited months to buy a replacement for something I stashed , and almost every time I've found the lost item within a week and I'm not even looking for it. Haha it was right where I left it 😂
Thanks for the tip Steve. I hate these new vent-less cans, what a pain in the arse to wait forever for the gas to pour out of one of these things. I suppose some genius figured the vent would leak fumes into the atmosphere and cause pollution. Another tree hugger idea gone bad.
There is sposto be a vented spout to go with them new style cans, dont mind them use them daily for the mowers/weedeaters in the summer, and for the blowers in the winter, no spills just kinda have to pinch the spout when pouring.But i do like this idea
You can also use a tire valve stem with the core removed. Just have to keep up with the cap. The flip ones that you show are better, but it’s another option.
@@charleschapman2428 I have eight 5 gallon cans and 4 two gallon cans all with tire valve stems installed. All the stems have metal caps. The valve stems in 2 of the 5 gallon cans were installed 30 years ago and rest of the cans in various different years. I have never had any problem with rubber deterioration of the stems. The stems were bought at regular auto parts stores, they are nothing special. The metal stem caps do not break like the inferior plastic caps. The best thing about tire valve stems is that the opening is larger than the snap in vents Steve installed. Full flow from the spouts!!! I have had cans with the plastic vents and eventually the strap to the cap breaks and like tire valve caps you have to keep track of the caps. Either way, vented cans are 100% better than the 'safety' can method. My cans have had gas, diesel, lamp oil/ kerosene, premix and waste oil in them at various times for various periods of time.
@@jimking7416 Not sure what the difference is but the ones I had installed swelled up and broke in half. I've seen some that are chemical resistant but they were very expensive. Believe me I did like them, they were able to vent faster than the plastic ones. I guess if someone can test one first it would save them the headache of finding out the hard way.
@@charleschapman2428 No need to test for chemical resistance of valve stems. Do NOT buy natural rubber stems. Make sure the stems are EPDM synthetic rubber. I am not sure if you can find natural rubber stems anymore but around 2004-2009 the market was flooded with natural rubber Chinese made stems and they all were recalled or replaced within months of being installed, because of failure, in tires. Natural rubber plus ozone plus chemicals results in quick deterioration of natural rubber. The easiest way to tell if the stem or any other rubber product is natural rubber or EPDM synthetic is by the look and feel. EPDM looks and feels like cheap vinyl but is almost completely ozone and chemical proof. Natural rubber feels softer and rougher. EPDM valve stems are the norm and very cheap to buy.
Steve I just really appreciate all your very informative vids. So I actually knew about this from a Skidoo forum I'm on but I watched your whole video in case ya had some new tips. On the forum they recommended using a glue called Seal All. Its is not affected by gasoline and dries hard as a rock , guaranteed no leak. I've used it to seal leaking tanks also! Keep up the great work!
I miss the metal can with the flexible metal spout that had the same vent cap, never spilled a drop until they rammed these 'safe' cans down our throats.
I dont know why the gas can manufacturers rolled over and played dead when these regulations came into effect but i have spilled more gas , on the ground ,equipment and myself than i ever did with the vented gas containers.. i would like to see how many lives were saved by such an asinine system. God help us we are going backwards.
Nice Job Steve. I will try the stoppers you have shown. Previously, I used a tapped 3/8" hole and a bolt that I had to use my drill driver to put in and remove. Thanks.
Alternatively Steve you could have drilled the hole in the side of the handle....no risk and less chance to bump it and rip it off. Cheers from Canada North where we love your channel.
There are gascans with a nozzle that has a gas vapor return valve. It works the same as the ones a the gasstation. And a added bonus, no overfilling anymore or spillage.
By the way, I looked at the product and it says use 31/64" drill bit One size below 1/2" Did something change between what you bought and what is now available? Keep up the good work. Craft Beer Forever!
Steve, the newest cans now have a cage just inside the fill hole so you can't stick the gas nozzle too far into the can when filling it. It's a flame arrestor to keep idiots from burning themselves too badly when pouring gas onto a fire directly from the can. I've always wanted to do that but was afraid of being burned but now I can do it because our government has made it safe for us.
Two alternatives for those who don't want to spend dollars on 10 cents of plastic... Drill/punch a hole and plug it with a nail during transport and storage. Install a used tire stem. You can drill out the stem for better flow. I use string trimmer line to guide the tire stem inside the can and stick out to pull through the appropriate sized hole. Of course you want one that still has the cap. Also, chair or table leg end caps can sometimes be found of a good size to be a replacement cap for the gas can spout.
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Steve, I used a nail and made a hole in the back of all my large cans. If you use a drill, the plastic filings will drop into the can. After I remove the nail, I use a wooden golf tee as a plug. Just a tip and thanks for all your videos!
Great idea
Steve, you’re a genius. Does anybody else agree? Thank you for all that you do for us for viewers...👍👍👍
Thank You...and You're Welcome...
Thanks steve, without the vent it takes me a whole can of beer to fill my lawnmower cheers
LOL! Right on Tony...
Hey, Steve, just so you know, that weld in the plastic gas can is actually called the "parting line". It is formed when the jug is made, by a process called "blow moulding". It's the line which is made when the two halves of the mould come together, and a blow pin inflates the hot plastic like a balloon. The whole bottle is pretty strong.
I spill more gas every time I use a “safety“ spout, than I have in a lifetime of using conventional spouts!
Same here!!!
I hate those new jugs they suck great fix steve
Yup it pisses me off to no end
meh. I got some of these fixes a few years back but I'm too crippled up to hold a full can high enough to fill a VW, much less my Transit Connect. I just siphon it now. Jus' one big heave to get the can up, then sit back and drink a "cold one" while waiting for the gas and pain to drain. 😋
@@seanflanagan2441 you can buy the battery powered siphon pumps for about $10 . fits any can . mine pumps like 3 gallons a minute so its pretty fast. also has automatic shutoff so you don't over fill. I got mine at Amazon but I noticed Wallyworld has aversion not quite as fancy under 10$
Instead of drilling through the seam put it on the side of the handle....less likely to split and you can use your thumb to cover the hole to stop/slow the flow
You win
Always looking at yard sales and flea markets for the old style but love the tip gonna do it myself!
Caps are made by a decent company with other items that are helpful with this issue. Thanks Steve!
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Just did some of mine last night. Finding these vents is possibly the best thing to happen to me in the last five years or so. Life changing.
Right on Buddy...
I did this to all (10) of my gas cans...may I make make a suggestion...use a small bit to make a pilot hole and then use a step bit to make the 1/2" required hole. I found it useful to mark the 1/2" depth of the step fit. The advantage of a stop bit is two fold...it doesn't create an oblong hole if/when a regular 1/2" bit breaks through the plastic (which I experienced) and it clearly expels the plastic shavings outside the can.
I've got one just like your old gas can. Holds 6 gallons, can't beat it.
On my new cans, I put these vents in them. I did it a little differently though. I took an old drill bit and heated it with a torch to make the hole. No stress to the weld.
Thanks for the link to the 5-pack. My local TSC has a kit with 1 vent and a new spout, but it's around $11. I'm now waiting on delivery for the recommended 31/64 drill bit, then all my farm cans are getting upgraded.
The only thing missing was Steve excitingly exclaiming, "Beauty, eh?!" following his fuel tank enhancements. Keep up the quality infotainment my BC friend.
Thank You...
Chips on the drillbit: I've seen it a number of places, but grease on the drillbit to keep the chips from going inside. donyboy73 has a similar channel to you has shown the grease on the drill bit a few times. Thanks for sharing this.
Great idea Steve but i would grease up the drill bit to capture the plastic chips from drilling .
I just did this with an 1/8 pilot hole and then a step up bit. Worked perfect 2 bits. fit perfect.
Steve,
I bought a pack of these vents about a year ago for all my cans. Greatest invention since the gas can itself. Love your videos. Keep 'em coming
Right on Gary...
Your pouring spout should be the vented type. We have them here in Australia that work perfectly and are made in Canada. I’m surprised you don’t have them on the island where you are Steve. Cheers mate.
Not totally necessary, but what I've done to capture the drill-bit shavings is to take a blob of axle grease and put it on the spot where you are going to drill. All the shaving stick to the grease. Thanks for the great video.
Right on ....
Good video again Steve! I get the ez pour, gas can spouts! A bit more, expensive! Around 10 dollars or so, in the USA! But I replace my, gas can spouts! It comes with those vents! But it gets rid of those ridiculous! No spill! Spouts! That always seem to break! Or folks can't figure out how to use! Have a great day!
Steve, I bought some from Amazon and they are right up there like sliced bread!! Great video.
Good stuff!
With the spouts that you have to keep pressed down if you take it off and press it down on the table the oring on the back can be taken off to disassemble them and remove the spring, put it back together and Bam way easier to use
This is why we all come here… simple things we already know… though need some legend to remind us and make it clear by showing us the short cut we need to help us get to end of the job that little bit quicker 👌 it’s about about improving your business.. small increments everyday🤘🤘👌👌
I use a battery operated liquid transfer pump from Harbor Frieght .They cost $9.95 & takes 2 D cell batteries.. Now I don't have to hold the can, worry about a funnel or spilling fuel. I have used on both gas & diesel for the last year.. I am getting
older & this works for me.
Have them on all my cans, I use a .484 drill it's one size under half inch. You might be interested in how I use the same drill bit to install a short stuby tire value in all my pump sprayers. Once I drill the hole and clean out any debris that might have fallen into the tank, here is where a small piece of plastic could clog the sprayer. I remove the value core and use a piece of bailing wire to feed the value stem into the tank and up thru the hole. Once I can grab the valve stem with a pair of needle nose pliers, I screw a small 4 way valve stem tool onto the valve stem and pull it into place and replace the core. I'm doing this on the heavy plastic 2 gallon pump sprayers that you can find at places like Home D, I only put a gallon of liquid at a time because the greater volume of air will empty the tank before the air runs out. Bleed off any remaining air pressure and repeat, NO PUMPING. Just make sure the gasket is wet and seated properly, I have had the gasket slip out a few times if it wasn't properly seated but it can't come out, it's just a pop and a hiss.
Anyone wondering how much pressure these cans can hold, I set my regulator at 60 psi. If that scares anyone then start at a lower pressure.
I'm sure they could hold more pressure than that but that's as far as I go.
Thanks Steve. Ordered them asap. Way better than other diy ideas. Safety first!
You're Welcome...
Wasn't aware of these vent caps. Had a set ordered before the video was over. Mowing season will be a little easier this year. Thank you.
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Great video Steve. I use a little heavy grease like wheel bearing grease on the drill bit to catch the filings. Works on taps when cleaning threads too. Not 100% but close.
Thank You...
What is it about that small chain saw on the bench behind you? Now that you got the other of the way! Waiting on a video on the small one. Cheers from the north of Norway!
That chainsaw is sitting there because Steve doesen't have enough beer to fix it. This video is sponsored by water.
Downunder I use the Aussie made Fuel Safe jerrycans as they have two caps the same size and the spout has a incorporated anti glug tube which allows air in to the can when pouring. To pour faster I just loosen the second cap and the spout has full flow using the tube as well.
Hi-de-ho Steveo If ya use a spade bit instead of a twist bit and use the reverse setting for the drill ... cuts out a single blank, and keeps trash from the can too.
Good too know someone has made a proper vent for these cans. I have seen a lot with screws for a vent. I personally put valve stems on mine works well for awhile but the fuel rots them after awhile.
Great video.The vent I got recommended a half inch spade bit,
Hi Steve. Alex from Scotland. Putting grease on the drill bit will catch all the plastic swarf and stop it dropping inside the tank. Also if you don't want to do this cut a pair of ladies tights and pull this over the nozzle and then secure it in place either by a rubber band or cable tie. I do this as a matter of course, stops any rubbish which has got into the tank being poured into the fuel tank.
By the way great vids. A wealth of info.
Best Regards
Oh hell yes! Yes!
Free market...like water...can't be stopped. A solution finds a way in the face of oppressive dangerous ill thought regressive bullsh!t.
Thanks for the public service announcement!
I use a double headed 16 penny nail. Drill a small hole, put it in, pull out to use and Wala"! Lol. Great vid though. Always!
I’ve done this to half of my cans. Works great for fueling my engines, but the vents leak when I transport the cans home from the gas station. When I do the next one, I’m gonna try a little silicone on the base of the vent before seating it.
Cool, I didn't realize you could buy just the little air vents. Those new safety cans are frustrating.
Right on....
Your absolutely on the same page as me. Only one difference...I prefer a shot of the rum...pa pum pum. Keep on keeping on, my friend.
Right on Dale...
Awesome product!! Ive hated these new damn cans since they ae out. Best solution ive seen until now was a replacement metal valve stem with the core removed. They work great its jist a little challenge to get them into the hole from the inside but not too bad. Thanks for sharing!! STAY SAFE!!!!
WARNING a comment below mentioned using a tire value as a vent with the core remove, the rubber will swell and break down eventually falling apart, been there done that.
Regardless of the material drilling into I always use the pilot hole method and then increase like you did, fool proof!
Right on Davey...
One additional tip for drill plastic. May sound crazy use a dull drill bit "less tear out". Who doesn't have dull drill bits. I had to replace my front windshield on my JD Gator didn't care for JD replacement $cost. Went to local Glass/Plastic shop. The owner gave me this tip and especially if you need to drill near the edge of any plastic material. Yes start with a pilot holes is also good advice too.
Thanks Steve for all your Tip, Tricks & Fixes.
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Steve , I love your vidio's . I just did two of my cans a week ago before I seen this . The instructions said to use a step drill to get a more round hole , than a twist drill . I put mine on the flat spot away from the seam to avoid problems . I also aplied a small amount of vinyl glue . I cannot buy those in the stores anymore in Ohio ! Going to look at your links . Thanks
I added this comment to the follow up video as well. I hate to be the dissenting voice, used a 1/2” bit ont side and it leaks, especially when full. I’ve put some gasket material on the vent, it helped. I’ve got two more cans to do, going to buy a the right bit, throw a bit of grease on it and use a C-Clamp as someone else suggested.
I use grease ,on the drill bits, to pickup all the shavings !! Cheers
Good stuff!
Great idea Steve, thanks ! But I would be very worried about small plastic particles that maybe inside now. I would put these caps on with no fuel inside, so I could vaccum out or flush out any plastic. Your video on using gas fuel additives was a good reminder to use. Back in the day these additives were advertised as Gas Line Antifreeze preventers. What is your opinion on using small portable fuel filter funnels, that claim to not only keep out dirt but water too ?
Yes! Finally! A flipping vent!
Awesome fix Steve! Thanks, I've installed the air vents and tire valve stems on all of my gas jugs. But with all the ridiculous regs on the spouts here in the states, I just went with VP racing 5 gallon fuel jugs and solved ALL of my problems. Thank you for sharing my friend!! 👍👍
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Steve thank you, my grandson lost the Cap to two my can vents, so I’m going to replace the vents with those, thanks again
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I’m a bit late here but one tip i have is to avoid the regular drill bits and use a wood boring paddle bit. Some plastics these cans are made from can catch on a twist bit and get caught, tear out or pull the drill towards the can rapidly.
Some plastics drill nicely like older and harder plastics.
The paddle bit wont grab and pull but will produce a clean cut hole with less heat buildup.
I’ve converted several gas a diesel cans at work this way.
Hey Steve not the pop your bubble. but there's a guy on RUclips that using Steel valve stems for trucks. drilling 1/2 inch hole and fixing the gas can. thanks a lot love your videos.
I did this mod before i saw the video. I was also apprehensive using the 1/2” bit first. In addition to his concern of splitting the seem, i was concerned that the big bit would grab and drill through the other side of the handle! In general it is always a good idea to “work up” to whatever the desired finished size is. I found the bent caps on Amazon. I also found the old style fill spouts there as well.
Birchmeier Rapidon 6 Petrol can . Just brought one it has to be the best fuel can ever no spills you control the flow it's like your own mobile fuel station
Good tip Steve. FYI....I install these air vents using a 1/2" Forstner bit. It cuts a clean hole. No chance of splitting the tank. Yep, the ait vents are about $1.00 each.
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PMO too.....Thanx
I put a little epoxy around mine ,worked great
Hi Steve great video fixing those gas cans.thanks
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I had 5 of the Sceptre gas cans with the spring loaded spouts and they were terrible. Jammed, leaked, etc. Called the company they sent me some more spouts but they still leaked same terrible design. Wound up converting them like in this vid. I did have a couple of Blitz cans and their spouts actually worked fine. The No-Spill cans are expensive but work well.
when installing the vent you can use a gasoline safe sealer to make sure it never leaks.
If I need to fill a big tank with one of these new fangled lawyer cans, I end up taking the spout completely out. So much for the super safe cans.
That's great Steve, I use a tire valve myself, I found out over time the plastic caps break, when you store them outside, & also you have the weather warm -hot-cool, it makes the gas swell & that leads to moisture, but either way as long as it works...
hey steve im a landscaper up hear east of canada ottawa and the best way i find with these gas cans is to tighten them on first, pour it into what ever then slightly loosen, back it off as im pouring into what ever and no spill/ faster pour like the older fuel cans
Thanks a lot, bro. This is a really exciting gas can Hack. We share the same concept in our product.
Someone explained to me that the ethanol fuel blends attract water. That is why the new spouts were created...to close the spout when not pouring fuel so you don't get water in your fuel. I agree that they suck in the sides of the cans and are hard to use. But, I'd rather add a vent hole to allow the can to "reinflate" and the fuel to flow more quickly when I am using it. Thanks for the tip.
Great tip Steve, thanks for sharing! I've got a few of those stupid safety cans that I can install those vents on!
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About a year or more ago I spent a lot of time looking for this. Everything then cost the price if a can to buy. Thanks.
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Thank you, Thank you!! This is the best tip I have heard this year, and sure to save a few curse words!
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Thanks for the video, I have used the valve stem trick, and have had no problems except I did have to replace one. I didn't realize they made vents you can buy. Problem is, the ones I have fit with the stems has a 1/2 inch hole, the vents call for a 31/64, guess I'll have to stay with the stems.
Bought some years ago. If I ever find them, they will be installed.
Love it when I buy extras of something , and hide it away on myself.
Looking 3yrs now for a spare rear abs sensor I bought for a car that I could use.
I know what will happen, I'll say screw it and buy a new one and I'll find the stashed one.
@@MrTheHillfolk It's that way with me and some tools. Can't find it- buy another. Of course, the original one appears later.
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It's a good way of finding the old one 😡🤣🤣
@@MrTheHillfolk There must be some sort of physical law about that. They DO show up again.
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I've waited months to buy a replacement for something I stashed , and almost every time I've found the lost item within a week and I'm not even looking for it.
Haha it was right where I left it 😂
Oh, quick’n easy. Had to listen to it a couple times, thought you said something different. 😂Great idea! I will definitely be using this tip.
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I actually found these last summer after I was cussing up a storm trying to pour gas out of my new 5 gallon can. They work great!
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Thanks for the tip Steve. I hate these new vent-less cans, what a pain in the arse to wait forever for the gas to pour out of one of these things. I suppose some genius figured the vent would leak fumes into the atmosphere and cause pollution. Another tree hugger idea gone bad.
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There is sposto be a vented spout to go with them new style cans, dont mind them use them daily for the mowers/weedeaters in the summer, and for the blowers in the winter, no spills just kinda have to pinch the spout when pouring.But i do like this idea
You can also use a tire valve stem with the core removed. Just have to keep up with the cap. The flip ones that you show are better, but it’s another option.
No you can not, been there done that. The rubber will swell and break down. Try putting one in a glass jar and cover with gas and watch what happens.
@@charleschapman2428 I was just thinking the same, that the cap likely wouldn't with stand the gas.
@@charleschapman2428 I have eight 5 gallon cans and 4 two gallon cans all with tire valve stems installed. All the stems have metal caps. The valve stems in 2 of the 5 gallon cans were installed 30 years ago and rest of the cans in various different years. I have never had any problem with rubber deterioration of the stems. The stems were bought at regular auto parts stores, they are nothing special. The metal stem caps do not break like the inferior plastic caps. The best thing about tire valve stems is that the opening is larger than the snap in vents Steve installed. Full flow from the spouts!!! I have had cans with the plastic vents and eventually the strap to the cap breaks and like tire valve caps you have to keep track of the caps. Either way, vented cans are 100% better than the 'safety' can method. My cans have had gas, diesel, lamp oil/ kerosene, premix and waste oil in them at various times for various periods of time.
@@jimking7416 Not sure what the difference is but the ones I had installed swelled up and broke in half. I've seen some that are chemical resistant but they were very expensive. Believe me I did like them, they were able to vent faster than the plastic ones. I guess if someone can test one first it would save them the headache of finding out the hard way.
@@charleschapman2428 No need to test for chemical resistance of valve stems. Do NOT buy natural rubber stems. Make sure the stems are EPDM synthetic rubber. I am not sure if you can find natural rubber stems anymore but around 2004-2009 the market was flooded with natural rubber Chinese made stems and they all were recalled or replaced within months of being installed, because of failure, in tires. Natural rubber plus ozone plus chemicals results in quick deterioration of natural rubber. The easiest way to tell if the stem or any other rubber product is natural rubber or EPDM synthetic is by the look and feel. EPDM looks and feels like cheap vinyl but is almost completely ozone and chemical proof. Natural rubber feels softer and rougher. EPDM valve stems are the norm and very cheap to buy.
Cool video Steve! I added this feature plus the EZ pour nozzle, works extremely well. Thanks
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Wishing everyone a great day! Thanks for the video Steve!
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Lol got a include a beer. Great video Steve.
Glad you enjoyed it
Steve I just really appreciate all your very informative vids. So I actually knew about this from a Skidoo forum I'm on but I watched your whole video in case ya had some new tips.
On the forum they recommended using a glue called Seal All. Its is not affected by gasoline and dries hard as a rock , guaranteed no leak. I've used it to seal leaking tanks also!
Keep up the great work!
Bro you are a trip to watch great job 🔩🔧🗜
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I miss the metal can with the flexible metal spout that had the same vent cap, never spilled a drop until they rammed these 'safe' cans down our throats.
You can still buy those.
Great fix my canadian brother 👍😁😃😊😀
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@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon any time my canadin brother
I dont know why the gas can manufacturers rolled over and played dead when these regulations came into effect but i have spilled more gas , on the ground ,equipment and myself than i ever did with the vented gas containers.. i would like to see how many lives were saved by such an asinine system. God help us we are going backwards.
@@4freedomnow887 you can thank all the attorneys that sued the gas can manufacturers
Nice Job Steve. I will try the stoppers you have shown. Previously, I used a tapped 3/8" hole and a bolt that I had to use my drill driver to put in and remove. Thanks.
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All I have to say about this video is THANK YOU THANK YOU.
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Exactly what I did last year....now to modify those spring loaded spouts that REALLY suck......
Thank you!! Good Tip!!
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Great tip. I’ve ordered the caps and will install on all my 30L & 10L fuel jugs.
Half can of beer job.😀
Keep up the good work
Alternatively Steve you could have drilled the hole in the side of the handle....no risk and less chance to bump it and rip it off.
Cheers from Canada North where we love your channel.
Steve, once again...You Are aTHE Man! Thanks for passing on the awesomeness!
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Great video Steve. Gonna pick me up some of these vent caps. 1/2 beer program sounds like an encore to me. Always finish your job. LOL!!
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There are gascans with a nozzle that has a gas vapor return valve. It works the same as the ones a the gasstation. And a added bonus, no overfilling anymore or spillage.
I did this last year along with new gas spouts. I wish they would go back to the old cans. Never had an issue then.
Thanks again sir... I've seen the old time pour spouts for sale, but it didn't match my threads
By the way, I looked at the product and it says use 31/64" drill bit One size below 1/2"
Did something change between what you bought and what is now available?
Keep up the good work.
Craft Beer Forever!
Whenever I have to use one of those new containers, I say whoever came up with this idea needs a good boot in the, you know what's.
A good boot in the, you know what's - so hard even his grandchildren won't be able to have kids.
That's for sure.
Brought to you by the idiots in government that think they are doing a good thing
I think Face is the word you are looking for in this case.
A boot where they poot
Steve, the newest cans now have a cage just inside the fill hole so you can't stick the gas nozzle too far into the can when filling it. It's a flame arrestor to keep idiots from burning themselves too badly when pouring gas onto a fire directly from the can. I've always wanted to do that but was afraid of being burned but now I can do it because our government has made it safe for us.
Two alternatives for those who don't want to spend dollars on 10 cents of plastic...
Drill/punch a hole and plug it with a nail during transport and storage.
Install a used tire stem. You can drill out the stem for better flow. I use string trimmer line to guide the tire stem inside the can and stick out to pull through the appropriate sized hole. Of course you want one that still has the cap.
Also, chair or table leg end caps can sometimes be found of a good size to be a replacement cap for the gas can spout.