A really effective fuel can wanted.

[sarabande]

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 ?

 

[penberth3]

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?

 

[Aja]

Never had a filler that worked. No matter how carefully they are screwed on, there is always some fluid that escapes from the neck of the container.

 

[johnalison]

Hold a cloth or paper towel round it when pouring.

 

[gaylord694]

Put a jubilee clip around it

 

[jmnapier]

https://www.jerrycans.co.uk/product-category/plastic-fuel-cans/scepter-fuel-tanks-cans/

I have two of these and they are the best you can get. Thoroughly recommend

 

[Refueler]

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 !!

 

[crewman]

I use a funnel with a long spout which goes into the filler neck. Got mine from Halfords for only a few quid.

 

[rogerthebodger]

Purchased 2 of these the other day for car and boat to east transfer of diesel from 25-liter con to car or boat.

Saves lifting can to pore into car or boat as getting a little old now

https://www.adendorff.co.za/mac-afric-12-v-40-lm-diesel-pump-hpumpo011

 

[thinwater]

https://www.surecanusa.com/gascan

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.

 

[Boathook]

I've recently purchased 2 of these Pardon our interruption... for the boat.

The spout does seem to work well though still early days and the boat is now ashore. Really need to purchase another as they fit well into my fuel locker but presently out of stock.

 

[pandos]

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...

 

[mattnj]

Google "dump churn 20l"

or youtube...

 

[lustyd]

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

 

[AndyDavies]

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.

 

[Thistle]

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.

 

[Daverw]

Jerry can and jiggle syphon, very easy, clean and fast

 

[lustyd]

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.

 

[KompetentKrew]

Jiggle syphons are about £2 or £3 delivered on AliExpress.

 

[Tillana]

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