Post by Sasquatch on Apr 18, 2011 17:04:37 GMT -5
Last summer I found myself needing a gas can; I wanted a good metal one but time was of the essence so I purchased a plastic Briggs and Stratton brand "No-Spill" can at the local Mr. Hardware store. I didn't like the stupid thing right off, but I was up agin' it so I bought one. It features a really irritating green collar on the spout that has to be lined up properly and depressed to pour the gas. (see pic) This is a real pain in the arse when the can is full, and it would be nearly impossible for a woman to manage.
Here is the big problem:
THE CAN DOES NOT ALLOW VAPORS TO ESCAPE, LEADING TO AN ALARMING BUILDUP OF PRESSURE.
You can look at the pic I have and see the swelling. You should see it in hot weather...it literally resembles a balloon and you are afraid to approach it. Sometimes it dramatically contracts. Today it was in the barn, in the shade. I depressed the spout and it shot liquid gasoline at least fifteen feet in a shotgun-like blast, fortunately away from me. I think the actual gas escaped this time because the can was nearly full.
Why anyone designed the can this way is anyones guess.( my theory is that the company hired a guy with a master's degree off the street over the genius working in the shop. )
If you have one, get rid of it.
Here is the big problem:
THE CAN DOES NOT ALLOW VAPORS TO ESCAPE, LEADING TO AN ALARMING BUILDUP OF PRESSURE.
You can look at the pic I have and see the swelling. You should see it in hot weather...it literally resembles a balloon and you are afraid to approach it. Sometimes it dramatically contracts. Today it was in the barn, in the shade. I depressed the spout and it shot liquid gasoline at least fifteen feet in a shotgun-like blast, fortunately away from me. I think the actual gas escaped this time because the can was nearly full.
Why anyone designed the can this way is anyones guess.( my theory is that the company hired a guy with a master's degree off the street over the genius working in the shop. )
If you have one, get rid of it.
