A really effective fuel can wanted.

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I have a small collection of fuel cans for petrol and diesel, raning from 5 to 25l.

Without exception the flexible transfer tubes ( plastic or steel) dribble and hence leak fuel down the side of the LandRover or over the deck or chain saw.

Can any please recommend a can that does the job properly without dribbling ?
 

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I have a small collection of fuel cans for petrol and diesel, raning from 5 to 25l.

Without exception the flexible transfer tubes ( plastic or steel) dribble and hence leak fuel down the side of the LandRover or over the deck or chain saw.

Can any please recommend a can that does the job properly without dribbling ?

Not sure where your dribbles are coming from, but I've never had a problem. Is the rubber seal OK, seating properly and tight enough? Any splits in the flexi pipe?
 

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Getting old and not as willing to hump cans on board ... lift up and hold while pouring into tanks ........... I bought myself two pumps ...

1. Hand manual rotary pump ...

Pardon our interruption...

and then later a 12v pump that has ciggy lighter plug and long lead ...

Pardon our interruption...

No more humping cans ... no more leaking spouts ..... and my back says BIG thank you !!
 

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A valve opens and closes with a trigger under the handle. I have been using one for 3 years on my F-24. I have even use it to prefill lab test cylinders with 100-1000 ml of gasoline to within 5 ml before topping off with a syringe. Quite precise, drip-free.

The only truly drip free can I have ever used, including the old school type.
 

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I have several types but the best option I have used is a jiggle siphon or a can I have from hydraulic fluid which has a small opening valve on the opposite end to the spout so air can enter, using this can and a funnel is surprisingly clean...
 

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Scepter are the best I've found and have them for water, petrol and diesel all with no leaks. The filler lives inside so doesn't get full of muck or lost which is also a bonus and anything over 10l has a proper breather hole for fast emptying.

For smaller stuff you can't beat a fuel friend. 1l or 2l can with extremely robust nozzle that can live on the can without leaking. Perfect for outboard or tools, or even motorbike as it's easier to pour from a smaller can.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/FuelFriend®-PLUS-Jerrycan-liter-spout-lockable/dp/B00XG5OD3Q
 

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I have several types but the best option I have used is a jiggle siphon or a can I have from hydraulic fluid which has a small opening valve on the opposite end to the spout so air can enter, using this can and a funnel is surprisingly clean...
Jiggle syphon is the way to go. Drip free refuelling even at sea.
 

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I have a small collection of fuel cans for petrol and diesel, raning from 5 to 25l.

Without exception the flexible transfer tubes ( plastic or steel) dribble and hence leak fuel down the side of the LandRover or over the deck or chain saw.

Can any please recommend a can that does the job properly without dribbling ?
Perhaps a change in technique might be all that's required. The obvious way is to pour with the spout at the lowest point. Wrong! With a jerry can, turn the can through 90° and pour out of the side, gradually turning the can to spout-down as the can empties. Try this with smaller cans too and be prepared to turn them through 180° to begin with so that the spout is at the top as you pour. The idea is to make it easier for air to get into the can as the fuel leaves.
 

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Perhaps a change in technique might be all that's required. The obvious way is to pour with the spout at the lowest point. Wrong! With a jerry can, turn the can through 90° and pour out of the side, gradually turning the can to spout-down as the can empties. Try this with smaller cans too and be prepared to turn them through 180° to begin with so that the spout is at the top as you pour. The idea is to make it easier for air to get into the can as the fuel leaves.
Same technique for cartons of milk with screw tops. Also cans of pop are designed to pour sideways which many don’t realise.
 

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I use 'combi cans' for petrol and chain oil with my chainsaws. They have a spring loaded filler that closes off when the tank is full. I've just bought one for filing my outboard up to stop the dribble after filling from a normal can. Don't know why I didn't do it years ago
 
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