[AT] Gas Can Rant

Steve W. swilliams268 at frontier.com
Wed Jul 22 13:22:44 PDT 2015


charlie hill wrote:
> Dennis, the fact that all of the blow molded plastic tank makers seem to be 
> doing the same thing
> leads me to believe that the problem is more insidious and most like due to 
> an EPA regulation or
> some other bureaucratic action.  If that is not it I'd be inclined to blame 
> the trial lawyers next.
> 
> Charlie
> 

The EPA pushed through new standards which led to the new "automatic" 
nozzles.
The new standards call for fuel storage containers to be unable to vent 
to the atmosphere while not in active use. It also states that the pour 
spout and venting device must also be automatic closing devices that 
cannot become accidentally opened.

I actually agree with the idea behind it, walking into a hot building 
where you forgot to put the vent cap back on or it popped off can be a 
bit overwhelming. That and not losing the cap or vent cover is handy.

I just think the design they came up with sucks.

I install new vents and use "water can" spouts. MUCH better.


-- 
Steve W.



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