[AT] Gas Cans

[Herbert Metz]

Lew; loosen the cap, rotate the nozzle 180 degrees, retighten the cap, and
no spillling.  A bit more difficult to handle; so when can is a third
empty, change nozzle rotation back to origional and continue emptying.
Herb

> [Original Message]
> From: Lew Best <bee_keeper at earthlink.net>
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Date: 11/9/2008 11:05:06 PM
> Subject: Re: [AT] Gas Cans
>
> These are all you can find around here these days; really a pain!  I
> spill more with them than the old type.  Only had one split so far & it
> split in the top handle area; acts as a vent  :).  I also still have
> some of the old flexible spouts from smaller cans I use; all sizes use
> the same cap it seems.
>
> http://www.blitzusa.com/products/fuel/Containment/pfc5carb.htm 
>
> Lew near Waco, TX
>
> -----Original Message-----
>  
> I have several Blitz self venting cans, and I like them.  They don't
> vent
> perfectly, but work pretty well.  The additional handle on the back is
> really nice to pour.  They look like this.
> http://www.blitzusa.com/products/fuel/Containment/pfc5svg.htm
>
> They also make a 2 gallon can that is really handy.   I did see the
> enviro
> friendly cans on the website.  They do look like they suck.  Glad we
> don't
> have to use them.   Maybe I can make a few bucks buying the good cans
> and
> shipping them to the states that don't allow them. :)
>
> I have used these 30 gallon gas caddies and love them:
>
> http://www.handyindustries.com/shop/product_view.asp?idProduct=92&D=1&S=
> 1
>
> And they are made in Iowa.   Northern tool used to sell them, but now
> all I
> see is an identical one labeled with their name.   Until I see one in
> person, I am going to assume it is a cheap Chinese copy (for almost the
> same
> price as the USA one).
> http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_20033
> 8576
> _200338576
>