Storing kerosene/parrafin in a plastic container

[Kelpie]

I'm looking for a 25l (5gal) container suitable for storing kerosene. I know such a thing much be possible since my house has a plastic kerosene tank. And you can get small plastic cans to carry both diesel and petrol. And you can buy parrafin from a hardware shop in 5l plastic bottles.
However all I can seem to find to buy, as an empty container, are semi-transparent containers sold as water carriers. When I ask about putting fuel in it, I get sucked in cheeks and then pointed at metal jerry cans. I don't really want a metal can because it seems unnecessarily heavy and will sooner or later rust through. And it also seems a bit expensive.
So, what type of plastic- or other details- do I need to look for to make sure the container is compatible with kerosene?
Ta

Rob

 

[Vara]

The problem is not so much the container material but the little black/grey seal in the screw top, it is this that needs to be diesel proof.

Hire and plant shops often have 25l plastic containers for red diesel.

Unfortunately the 2 I have on the boat are not available and the three in the pic have gone to a good home in L/pool.

Having just topped up my tank from one of them, it was a bit of a trial balancing a 20kg weight and syphoning into tank, and that was while clagged to pontoon, almost impossible in any sort of rough conditions IMO.

Asda sell 10l diesel containers with screw on spout, which should be more manageable.(and kero/para proof)

 

[Lakesailor]

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[Quandary]

I presume parrafin will be Ok in a diesel container. The late harbourmaster, at Kyle Of Loch Alsh, a very decent man who did a lot for yaching in the area, once gave me three 25gal. black plastic drums because it was difficult to get alongside his fuelling berth. I have been using two of them for diesel for about ten years (I gave the third to a guy who was out of fuel on a Sunday night) They came from the local councils swimming pool and originally contained 'Everchlor' for treating the water. Very robust, good handles and free.
Most hazardous chemicals come in strong plastic containers, try your local pool, like Kyle they may be throwing them out.
The weak point in plastic fuel containers is usually the cap, don't overtighten or they can split.

 

[peteK]

Some years ago I got several 25l plastic containers from ATS tyres for free,they received bulk engine oil in them and used them for lifting moorings as they were really strong containers so try garages etc.