JerryCan Frustration-GRRRR!

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Sounds frustrating! Just wondering if rotopax would work for your application? I've had a couple 4 gallon rotopax gas tanks for about 5 years and they've held up well (once you get used to the annoying "non-spill spout".)

I can also attest to their quality and that they don't leak-even in the sun, on the roof rack-I've never had an issue.
 
Hornd said:
I have about 5 of the Red ones (from Costco) and they are holding after a year of having stabilized gas in them so what evidence proves otherwise?
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Wasn't talking about the red ones. I'm sure you don't have a problem with those.

You said to take the non carb water can and put fuel in it and label it fuel. The plastic is a different makeup and not designed for the chemical make up of fuel.

Hornd said:
They sell these on Amazon.
The Water ones do not have the CARB crap and have a nice spout.
I would label them gas if they contain gas.
If you use this setup you can change cans based on need.

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If you want a source, I'll copy the Army Technical Manual I get that comes with real Scepter cans that says very clearly they are not designed and deteriorate from fuels. Words have meaning.
 
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I am in CO and coming to Anaheim for work next Thurs-Sun, would be happy to bring them and meet-up if you sent the my house. PM me
 
What I did was:

military jerry can | eBay

and found original Swiss or German (Bundeswehr!) military jerry cans sold from army surplus.
I bought 3 cans -one for me and two for my father`s Defender.

Best way to do it :) and cheap - most of them is new and military grade.

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I'm wondering if any of you people who are using metal cans have actually ever opened one on a hot day? Try it and you'll be pleasantly surprised... if you enjoy gas shooting 20 feet. :)
 
Narkhelek said:
I'm wondering if any of you people who are using metal cans have actually ever opened one on a hot day? Try it and you'll be pleasantly surprised... if you enjoy gas shooting 20 feet. :)
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What would prevent similar pressure build-up in a plastic jerry can?

Any can taken to altitude is going to become pressurized...
 
Taco2Cruiser said:
Wasn't talking about the red ones. I'm sure you don't have a problem with those.

You said to take the non carb water can and put fuel in it and label it fuel. The plastic is a different makeup and not designed for the chemical make up of fuel.



If you want a source, I'll copy the Army Technical Manual I get that comes with real Scepter cans that says very clearly they are not designed and deteriorate from fuels. Words have meaning.
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I think you failed to read the reviews of all the ppl using the cans successfully. The Success speaks for itself.
These cans are made by Scepter also. No they are not the Military Models.
 
Hornd said:
I think you failed to read the reviews of all the ppl using the cans successfully. The Success speaks for itself.
These cans are made by Scepter also. No they are not the Military Models.
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I wouldn't trust a review from random people on Amazon over the company that makes them. Especially when they say the water can has a food grade plastic compositions that cannot sustain fuel. Same as the fuel cans have a composition that can handle fuels, but is not food grade and leaches into the water.

Do what works for you, but I'll listen to the engineer that actually knows what's happening versus the people that say, "well, they haven't leaked so they must be good."
 
Taco2Cruiser said:
I wouldn't trust a review from random people on Amazon over the company that makes them. Especially when they say the water can has a food grade plastic compositions that cannot sustain fuel. Same as the fuel cans have a composition that can handle fuels, but is not food grade and leaches into the water.

Do what works for you, but I'll listen to the engineer that actually knows what's happening versus the people that say, "well, they haven't leaked so they must be good."
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Appears the Water, Diesel/Kero, and Gasoline are same container with different color plastic/label.



**Would you trust me if I told you I am a Mechanical Engineer (which I am)?
 

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Hornd said:
Appears the Water, Diesel/Kero, and Gasoline are same container with different color plastic/label.



**Would you trust me if I told you I am a Mechanical Engineer (which I am)?
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That document says nothing about the material used. Again, you being a mechanical engineer is the same as me being a Soldier who uses them, nothing. Pretty sure you don't work with the chemicals used.

I sure don't have a chemical engineering degree, but I can read the Scepter military manual that says what I've been saying. I don't make this crap up. im not trying to prove tsomething on this forum. I'm just saying that when I get these Scepters new, they say don't put fuel in the water can because it will deteriorate. And there is one on the fuel can that says this is not food grade.
 
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They fit in the ARB drawers or you can mount them on a roof rack or where ever....
 
Nice.

The Slee bumper holds three standard jerry cans...so I'm looking for the old military units that we can apparently get away with here if they look old enough...
 
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Markuson said:
Nice.

The sale bumper holds three standard jerry cans...so I'm looking for the old military units that we can apparently get away with here if they look old enough...
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You say "get away with". Do they really stop you and check them? If so that blows my mind. The only someone might stop you in TN is if you were filling up glass bottles and using old rags for caps.
 
The ability to have an additional 15G of fuel on the bumper is very attractive. I believe there are MANY waiting on Slee to feel confident enough to release his 200 bumper. As an LX owner, I can say that I can't wait for that and his sliders.

I really agree with @highrisk that you will most likely never be questioned about the containers. My vote would be to get what you want and go from there. Obviously, we'll all be happy to see what you ultimately decide to go with.

Cheers,
Chris
 
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