No spill fuel cans

westward · Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 6:26 pm Post subject: No spill fuel cans

Greetings! Not sure if this has been covered before, but may be of interest to those of you who fuel via. gas cans. Based on a boating magazine comparison trial, I purchased a 5 gal poly fuel can made by "No Spill Fuel Cans". Awesome product in my opinion. The design is ideal for fueling our Angler, as well as for safe transportation. The can is squarish and resists tipping during transportation. It has 2 handles, top and back, to facilitate 2 hand tilting into the pour position. The front face in the fill position sits flat on the gunnel with the filler spout perfectly engaged into the boat's fuel port. Best of all, fuel only starts pouring when you push the pour button. Absolutely no dribbling or spilling! There is a built-in SS strainer screen to catch particular impurities, and it's available in CARB and non-CARB versions. I purchased the non-CARB because the fill button is apparently easier to push and less likely to cramp your thumb while filling. The fill was as fast as with other cans I've used and the venting is all built-in. I purchased one can as a trial because they're pricey, but now I plan to switch over all our fuel cans to this type. No more straining my lower back holding the can while fueling, and hoping nobody rocks the boat and causes me to spill. They're available online through many vendors at slightly different prices. I bought mine from Contractor Bargains.com and was quite pleased with them. Later, Mike.

Doryman · Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 6:52 pm Post subject:

Here's a link

Warren

gljjr · Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 7:10 pm Post subject:

Those look like nice cans. That would be really handy when filling my tractor as it is almost impossible to fill it and not spill with a normal can.

Sneaks · Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 7:24 pm Post subject:

According to Consumer Reports there is a caveat:

Click here

Don

westward · Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 7:46 pm Post subject:

I'm quite sure these lack the capability to automatically stop when the boat's tank is full, except insofar as one can anticipate and let up on the fill button. Still, the degree of control, lack of fatigue and tight seal are beyond any other can I've seen or used. Luckily our Angler has the new viewing cutout in the tank protector bulkheads. Mike.

Pat Anderson · Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 1:04 am Post subject:

So what does "CARB" and "non-CARB" mean?

Da Nag · Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 1:10 am Post subject:

California Air Resources Board.

Sea Wolf · Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 5:12 am Post subject:

Sea Wolf · Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 5:24 am Post subject:

Delete duplicate post.