Best Gas Can? $140 Wavian vs Eagle, Surecan, Scepter, Briggs & Stratton, Midwest, VP Racing

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13 Fuel Cans: Wavian, Justrite, Surecan, Eagle, Stark, Midwest military style, VP Racing, No Spill, Scepter Military Style, Midwest, Briggs & Stratton, Garage Boss and Scepter. All gas cans tested for flow rate, leaks & spills during use, spout functionality with various fuel tank styles, tip over angle, and impact durability. Metal jerry cans tested for corrosion resistance. I purchased all of the gas cans to ensure unbiased testing. So, thank you for supporting the channel.
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@spoileralert3486 Жыл бұрын

I never had a problem spilling fuel until they came out with mandatory spill proof containers.

@Oxnate Жыл бұрын

Luckily, the cheap ones can be... modified.

@LukesJukes Жыл бұрын

The “spill proof” cans spill more gas than the old ones we’re used to. Good thing they sell conversion kits 😂

@ExcavationNation Жыл бұрын

Yea man throw it away and get a quality funnel 😎

@ExcavationNation Жыл бұрын

@@Oxnate yes sir!

@davidusry5048 Жыл бұрын

Agreed and it pisses me off to the core everytime I use one. They ALWAYS leak and spill gas, how is that safer when it spills gas onto a hot engine?!

@sixtyfiveford Жыл бұрын

Pressure test. I've lost a few to sitting in the sun and they blow up like a balloon. Then freeze them and watch which ones split.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

@Josh-ce9sv Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm Absolutely- and don't forget one in the front seat of your car and fill the whole car with fumes!! Vapor leak test would be ideal!

@EyesWideOpen1969 Жыл бұрын

@@Josh-ce9sv Both of these suggestions are gold

@mikekirk5811 Жыл бұрын

I have several of the wavian cans. Never have vapor leaks, even in the desert.

@spdergod Жыл бұрын

Was going to comment about testing in the cold because I've had so many split the nozzle, but ya beat me to it. Another suggestion would be to test hot and cold Cycles. I've had issues with them either sucking in and tipping over or inflating and causing problems as well.

@gregwillis7767 Жыл бұрын

We use the Vp cans in the shop, because we also sell them to the public. The plastic is nice and thick, so it won't break when you throw an empty can at another tech's head when he forgets to return a socket.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@funkyd04 Жыл бұрын

My VP can split at the bottom seam from having gas inside and sitting outside during the day. Don't think its repairable.....

@tyler6147 Жыл бұрын

@@funkyd04 Have you asked VP to warranty replace it?

@davidboehlke1880 8 ай бұрын

@@funkyd04ours sit outside full of gas and never had a problem

@petebusch9069 7 ай бұрын

VP cans are known for blowing or splitting open. If that happens in your trailer your SOL.

@johnguilfoyle3073 Жыл бұрын

The Midwest, Star, and Wavian cans are versions of the classic German WW2 "Jerry Can". The Wavian seems to be the most accurate reproduction with an additional nozzle being added for convenient pouring. Being standard size and shape, these would fit in metal fuel can holders available from retailers. There are videos and entire books about how revolutionary that design was including the fact that the welds were recessed around the centerline of the two halves to protect them from splitting from impacts. The triple handle allowed easier handoffs for the "bucket brigade" moving of fuel by can, two people to carry one can and share the load, or one person to carry four empty cans easily.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@JeepnHeel Жыл бұрын

Love the creativity & thought put into making the tests clearly visible on this channel. The jerry can (NATO/Wavian in this test) is designed so it can be stacked & transported on its side (like bricks), making it actually the most tip-resistant of the bunch. That center weld is where most will fail, so definitely avoid any knockoffs that don't have it fully recessed ALL the way around -- best to pay up and stick with Wavian or Geld now that prices are down. One more odds n ends tidbit for boaters -- that hump at the top (where the handle connects) traps just enough air for positive buoyancy, so it floats even when full of water itself.

@ArthurRomeu Жыл бұрын

Jerry cans also float when tossed on water because they always have a section with air (the back sits higher up than the mouth) so they serve as emergency floating devices. The first “triangular” design gas can shown was actually being used by nazi germany before they came up with jerry cans.

@darrinrentruc6614 9 ай бұрын

The reason the welds were recessed was to prevent the welds from rubbing against each other during transport of a truckload of cans.

@dnebdal 9 ай бұрын

Another really interesting detail I found digging around in Wavian's FAQ: "Wavian Fuel Cans are made in the very same factory that has been producing Steel Jerry Cans for NATO countries since WWI. Originally located in Germany, the cans' manufacturing facility had to move to Latvia during the second world war. They've been made there ever since." The Midwest is also made in Latvia, looks really similar, and has the same internal coating. I wonder if they're just two quality grades from the same factory?

@murrayburke7746 Жыл бұрын

In the tip over tests, the “Eagle has a huge advantage of being short, wide, and round.” I too possess those traits which I had never before considered to be advantages.

@pagawiccan Жыл бұрын

I feel ya. Lol.

@goldy7678 Жыл бұрын

Too funny. Thanks for the giggle.

@notapplicable531 Жыл бұрын

What's your shoe size? I hope it's a 13 and not a 7. After all, those traits are only as good as your footprint.

@mediocreman2 Жыл бұрын

Have you fallen over recently??

@brentfarvors192 Жыл бұрын

The "test" isn't necessary; Anyone that drives with gas that doesn't use a bungee cord is a complete moron, and deserves to get soaked! Or, those fancy "law flat" cans @ $50.00 each...They NEED to bring back the regular nozzle cans, with an IQ warning sticker: "You must have an IQ over 60, to use this product..."

@1unkn0wn Жыл бұрын

"The spout is designed to prevent unnecessary spills." Correction, those spouts are designed to infuriate the end user.

@gg-gn3re Жыл бұрын

Yea and cause more spills lmao. IDK about you but I buy juice and other drinks from the store for decades and don't spill any because I learned to pour stuff as a child. What the fuck

@testaccount4191 Жыл бұрын

@@gg-gn3re i think you massively overestimate the average person

@ctrlaltdebug Жыл бұрын

I wonder how much faster the cans will pour with an EZ-pour spout.

@libraeotequever3pointoh95 Жыл бұрын

@@ctrlaltdebug It is not about the flow rate of the pour. Instead it is about controlling the pour to avoid spills. EZ nozzle with vent offers a smooth pour and thus is more controllable.

@michaellinner7772 Жыл бұрын

As opposed to the very necessary spills right?

@hjets5387 Жыл бұрын

I purchased 3 Eagle cans 10 years ago. They still look like new. To be honest, they don't get much use as I kept them with I used a portable generator for my house. Since I went to a Generac system for my house, they only keep gas for my snow blower and lawn mower. They're still one of the best buys I've made. great job again.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

@aaronmcconnell7358 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for supporting a American company eagle manufacturing is in my hometown of wellsburg I have alot of friends that work their and family they make a wide range of other products . the steel for their cans is produced just a couple miles away ,and shipped by rail right to the factory.

@USN1985dos Жыл бұрын

The methodology and tests that you come up with for these various products never ceases to impress. Fantastic content!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jahnkaplank8626 Жыл бұрын

it's realistic, that's why I like it. No need to throw fancy chemical compositions at em, just show me every day wear and tear, that's what I need.

@blackpepe 9 ай бұрын

gay

@ayrow69 Жыл бұрын

One of my pet-peeves - Fuel cans that have gadgets, push-buttons, and locking mechanisms. All they are really guaranteed to do is make pouring fuel a cumbersome nightmare.

@MiltonRoe Жыл бұрын

Amen. I have the Midwest and balancing a heavy can on that tiny plastic lip at the end to get the fuel to flow is a real pita. It inevitably slips and the tube relocks, forcing you to put your hands on the now gas-soaked click-lock while dripping gas everywhere. All I care about is which are the easiest to use and leak the least while in use.

@LiveeviL6969 Жыл бұрын

That's why the VP Racing, or any "utility jug" as they call them instead of gas cans, work the best. They don't have all that junk.

@MAZEMIND Жыл бұрын

Facts

@texaskidzuk Жыл бұрын

Wavian gas cans pour like a dream. No glug. 5 gallons gone in 2 minutes of less.

@larrybe2900 Жыл бұрын

@@MiltonRoe The purpose of these nozzle contraptions has long been defeated just using them. IMO it is one more incentive placed on people to want to use electric.

@xmartins2638 Жыл бұрын

Well I am from Latvia, and I work at the company that makes the Midwest (military style) can, kinda awesome to see stuff on the internet. And the Wavian cans are also manufactured here.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@arthurmoore9488 Жыл бұрын

Why am I not surprised. Thanks for sharing. Care to share any differences in manufacturing. Like, does the Wavian have better quality control than the Midwest?

@xmartins2638 Жыл бұрын

@@arthurmoore9488 They are both the same in terms of manufacturing, the only difference is the US proprietary threaded neck and the latch lock cap design. The internal coating is the same on both and both use 0.9mm steel plates. There are other resellers like the Wavian that sell the same cans, not sure if any are located in the US though, and since they don't have the Wavian brand name they are cheaper, but essentially the same can.

@JohnnyKronaz Жыл бұрын

I love my Wavian one so far. Just a damn shame about the Kalifornia spout that we're all stuck with now.

@charlessmith5274 Жыл бұрын

I have a Wavian (made in Latvia) that I have had for about 5 years. Best money spent on a can. If you want to make it empty even faster ditch the spout and just use a funnel. I can empty the cans into my mowers in less than a minute while spilling less fuel. Don't know if the newer Wavians still have the internal vent built into them. That's what makes the difference.

@jameschoe8594 Жыл бұрын

Im currently in the market for a gas can and couldn't believe the range of price discrepancies. Having watched this video I realize there is a lot to consider on what I thought was a simple product. Todd and crew, you guys make it very clear and always use realistic scenarios that pertain to our daily lives, well at least mostly :). Keep up the good work and definitely use the farm-abago!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@mrmotofy Жыл бұрын

Hard to beat the HF $45, but don't seem to show on website anymore. The Battery Fuel transfer pumps are awesome though. Makes filling from a can so much easier

@MyMika2004 Жыл бұрын

What's the point of a dedicated petrol can anyway? I just use an old 20l diesel additive container

@Bobo-ox7fj 10 ай бұрын

@@MyMika2004 I've never owned an adblue diesel vehicle, and I didn't want a horrible weak plastic can

@MyMika2004 10 ай бұрын

@@Bobo-ox7fj neither have i, they were throwing them away and where do you carry it where youre worried? Mine is just tied in to my boot

@peterparsons7141 Жыл бұрын

Very thoughtful and well done testing. The test simulation of a car fill spout really shows the gymnastics required to use some of these cans to fill a car. Many fill cans are nearly impossible for some people to use, especially anyone without necessary physical strength and dexterity . I appreciate the way you present your test results. It allows me to select a product for a specific use. Well done vid!… a lot of fun and entertaining .

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@calebj0682 Жыл бұрын

The trick with the VP racing can is to leave the vent closed for the first 5 seconds. Then crack it open and the suction will keep it from spilling

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@wam7484 Жыл бұрын

I remove the cap but leave a finger over the hole until I can remove my finger without spillage. It's progressive. Early on I can admit just a little air and a few seconds later use no restriction.

@TM-xs5uf Жыл бұрын

I absolutely swear by these cans. I’ve used them for 20 years for any non-highway vehicle. I also like to keep different colors for mixed vs regular.

@dangeary2134 Жыл бұрын

This also works for other cans. I’ve also noticed that if you have a leaky gasket in the spout, keeping the vent closed will stop the leak after a few seconds because the leak will act as the vent. Also, The shop had a bunch of fuel cans that the spouts were missing or broken. I picked up a bunch of replacement spouts at a hardware store, and successfully put most cans back into service. Between the new spouts and the survivors, I played “musical spouts” for a bit, and was able to get all but one oddball can to seal properly. The spouts had those red safety locks, which I promptly removed. Why? The redundant part would reengage at the most inopportune times, which both frustrated, and made for more spills. The spring action was enough to keep spills to near zero.

@spokanetomcat1 Жыл бұрын

@@TM-xs5uf Remember, there is a color code for each fuel and water to be used. Be sure to teach that to people who use multi cans of different fuels and water. Color coding came about when the Marines at Peleliu in WWII were given contaminated water out of used fuel cans. They came near to losing that island due to no fresh water.

@beansnrice321 Жыл бұрын

In this world of countless working class consumers, your work on this channel is invaluable.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! This means a lot to me!

@genekurish636 Жыл бұрын

Thank you…another awesome video as usual. Really appreciate you putting all the work into your videos. Keep ‘em coming !

@cunard61 Жыл бұрын

I've found that a long neck funnel prevents a lot of the initial spillage from tipping the can. They work best when you convert the new cans back to old style spouts that spill far less than the new designs.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@Johnnysokko168 Жыл бұрын

Where do you get the old style spouts? Ive tried a few but none have fit.

@cunard61 Жыл бұрын

@@Johnnysokko168 I found them on ebay.

@TheSefk Жыл бұрын

@@Johnnysokko168 you can fix a new one like old-school with needle nose, foil, epoxy and a little duct tape. Couple minutes of your time

@phillipgangluff3810 Жыл бұрын

Tractor Supply sells them.

@additudeobx Жыл бұрын

I have never, in my entirety of 67 years of life, ever seen such comprehensive testing as Todd presents in all of his comparisons. Gas Cans... who would have ever thought that were so many characteristics to evaluate between Gas Cans? Great to see the reappearance of the Farm-abago again!!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@felixcat9318 Жыл бұрын

I agree! Its really useful to get such objective analysis on the various items undergoing testing. This is a real asset for someone trying to decide which may be better for their specific application.

@EnergeticWaves Жыл бұрын

he's unbelievable. I wish he was president or something.

@MATTP545 Жыл бұрын

@@EnergeticWaves or at the very least put the candidates in the next election through some torture tests to see which one is the winner

@pontiacmaniac7772 Жыл бұрын

I like the gas cans that don’t have stupid EPA regulated nozzles. They are meant to prevent spills but fail at it. Nothing beats an old gas can with a normal nozzle.

@bmwloco Жыл бұрын

I have a entire selection of "Blitz" brands. Found new caps on Amazon. All good. And no leaks at all. All pre-EPA too.

@bobspurloc Жыл бұрын

exactly. they cause u to spill gas out of sheer frustration of the moronic designs

@PierreaSweedieCat Жыл бұрын

Yep, we fought a whole world war with the old-style ones. And I am a klutz, and never had issues. PLUS they were far less complicated.

@michaelbenoit248 Жыл бұрын

The Midwest is a great budget fuel can. If you remove the plastic screen in the tank, & remove the spring from the nozzle they act like the old blitz fuel cans. Then once the spout breaks u can buy a pack of 5 plastic spouts w no restrictions on em for like $20. The Wavian has the option for a steel flexible spout but it’s cheaper to just take the stock one, remove the safety, & slide on a section of clear plastic tubing. I’ve got 4 of the Wavian Dsl fuel cans for my tractors, & seem to be holding up well so far.

@paulsmith9341 7 ай бұрын

I have a jeep Liberty and I could not hold a 5 gallon can up to the filter neck without spilling fuel with the soil proof necks. I now use a tall step ladder and a shaker siphon with no spills. Out in the wild I carry two five gallon Jerry cans on holders mounted high on the rear rack so I can still use the siphon without the step ladder. No spills, no fuss. Thanks for the great video!

@michaeldye4318 7 ай бұрын

Nice review, especially showing the damage from basic common things. The military style cans may tip easily but they were designed to carry in secure vehicle mounts that hold them very well. Thanks!

@ProjectFarm 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@christ2290 Жыл бұрын

"Flow stops when you release the green button or the can is out of gas" That's a common design flaw with all gas cans... The flow stopping when they run out. I'm still waiting for the can that keeps flowing after it runs out.

@P_RO_ Жыл бұрын

When you find it, let me know and I'll buy one. And maybe you can help me look for a self-filling debit card too 🤣

@terryboyer1342 Жыл бұрын

@@P_RO_ creepy joe and the dimorats claim spending more money stops inflation and reduces debt. Vote dimorat early and often!

@troybelding3816 Жыл бұрын

@@P_RO_ - "I can't be out of money. I still have checks left!"

@inspiringengineer Жыл бұрын

You mean like the solar panels that charge my plug in Prius! ;)

@mrmotofy Жыл бұрын

@@P_RO_ Can always fall inline with the modern culture, identify as female, marry money then the Debit will just continue to flow. You're welcome for that life hack

@Botanifiles Жыл бұрын

This is something everyone wanted tested, but no one knew how to, thank you for your service Good Sir

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the positive feedback. It means a lot to me!!

@BrodeyDoverosx Жыл бұрын

Not all heroes wear capes.

@genbaynton359 Жыл бұрын

@Project Farm should’ve thrown in the old spout and vent cans too, although you guys can’t buy them down there

@engrpiman Жыл бұрын

Did something fall out of the just right can?

@LukesJukes Жыл бұрын

@@genbaynton359 the best place to buy the old style cans/ spouts is on Facebook marketplace now 😂

@Scat.original Жыл бұрын

Thank you for these test, I appreciate this very much, Thanks again

@markwebb8013 Жыл бұрын

Great videos with complete testing, thanks for your hard work...

@andrewl9472 Жыл бұрын

There is a whole lot of engineering here with what seems to be noticeably worse performance than the old school vent in the back cans. I’ve used a few of the ventless ones and I think there was only one design I could keep from spilling with.

@Xplasma1 Жыл бұрын

You can blame California. Specifically the California Air Resources Board. They outlawed vented gas cans, and the rest of the country followed suit around 2008.

@W1ldt1m Жыл бұрын

I've bought accessory spouts for my cans they are larger and come with a vent for you to add. I refuse to put up with these things.

@Narrow_Gate_Forge Жыл бұрын

@@W1ldt1m same here. Makes night and day difference with the added vent and keeps them from blowing up. Win/ win.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@mike81399 Жыл бұрын

What was the most annoying to me, is when they came out with the plastic can with the safety nozzles locking, springs, garbage.

@keeperofgunsandfish Жыл бұрын

Growing up, I remember when the change to the "no-spill, safety locks" was made and I've hated them since then. Putting in an order for an Eagle right now so that all of my lawn activities start peaceful instead of profanity-laden. Thanks PF for another awesome review!

@Hickman-qd4qo Жыл бұрын

I use the eagle cans they are great. Just don’t try and fill a side by side with it or else you will be cussing unless if you have a decent funnel.

@jonnporter6081 Жыл бұрын

See my above post for sources of non-safety spouts.

@dubmob151 Жыл бұрын

The Sure can design is the one I find to handle every situation with ease, from cars to small handheld equipment. No funnels to deal with, which is a problem putting away and dealing with the fumes from the evaporating gas after use. The price is the only thing that keeps me from ditching all my other cans for it, though it's not bad in comparison to what the some of those others go for.

@cajunrando2556 Жыл бұрын

Just use race cans.

@colonelangus7535 Жыл бұрын

You won't be sorry, I love my eagle cans. They make ones labeled for K1 and Diesel as well. The only thing I use plastic cans for now is 2 stroke mix gas.

@limitless5453 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy the genuine enthusiasm that comes through on your videos!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@EthosAtheos Жыл бұрын

I use both the Eagle and the No Spill, can confirm it is hard to refuel a car. The No Spill has a hose adapter available, you should get if you want to fuel a car. The Eagle I had to get a big funnel. Both are awesome tanks and I would recommend both. Something to be aware of with metal fuel tanks that have flame arresters. They are very hard to put fuel in. The flame arrestor screen is very short and does not allow the nozzle to fit in the tank well. The deeper plastic screens in the plastic tanks like the No Spill make it a lot easier to fuel them.

@lackinggravitas6751 Жыл бұрын

Have a bunch of the VP cans. They work well and never die. Their tendency to leak from the vent is annoying though. My trick for avoiding that is to start pouring with the vent closed and then loosen it shortly after. That lets some negative pressure build up in the can, which makes air force its way into the vent and keeps fuel from coming out of it even if I have the can upside-down.

@rsbreeze Жыл бұрын

The LC LC2 can, similar to VP, is less prone to leaking through vent cause it's better positioned on can and handles are better positioned.

@tomg1246 Жыл бұрын

I use the VP jugs. I just leave the vent closed all the time and use an M51 funnel instead of the hose thing. I just take the entire cap off. Works well for the mowers and my race car.

@F0XD1E Жыл бұрын

You can put a tube over the vent and run it down the outside of the can so that when you tip it over the vent is above the fluid level.

@ProcTech Жыл бұрын

I thought this was the correct way to do it. Wait for the for to start before loosening the breather.

@brentfarvors192 Жыл бұрын

Amateurs!!!

@N3QEH Жыл бұрын

For those of us in cold climates, go with the Justrite. All of those plastic nozzles break really easy when it's -40º. The Justrite can is the only one I buy now because I can use them year round with no issues.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@troy4393 Жыл бұрын

You'll also need the 5/8" spout version (smaller than the 1" shown) if you intend to use it for modern vehicles. Anything where it's not your money and these are the correct choice, possibly even the DOT approved version.

@mastertravelerseenitall298 Жыл бұрын

Don't mow the grass at -40º! You'll stunt the growth.

@carlosreid51 Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm thanks for being true and unbias in your projects

@ok-hd4so Жыл бұрын

got a diesel version of the eagle that dad bought many years ago. that thing has been outside in the sun and elements all this time and still works like new.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@KreemieNewgatt Жыл бұрын

I have four 5-gal Justrite cans in different colors for different fuels and yes, they're awesome. My can for "gas station" gas has a 5/8" spout to fit in the fill neck restrictor that all cars made in '75 and later were required to have. The other 3 have either racing fuel, or SEF94 for the landscape equipment and have 1" spouts.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@TheSturm44 Жыл бұрын

The "Jerry cans" are shaped the way that they are to allow enough oxygen in the can even when full. this prevents them from sinking if submerged. The three handles are also for easier carrying by 1-2 individuals, or allowing two empty cans to be carried in one hand.

@slove120031 Жыл бұрын

They also store much better, less floor space and stack nicely next to one another.

@jhalkoski Жыл бұрын

@jurgen951 Жыл бұрын

The Jerry Cans is also one of the main contributors of the result of WWII. Even though it was designed by the Germans, the Allied forces used them for their own fuel logistics as they where superior compared to their existing solution. Engineering at it's best.

@j.frankparnell6195 Жыл бұрын

@@jhalkoski Actually it was developed before WWII by the Germans in 1937.

@tarstarkusz Жыл бұрын

The original Nazi Jerry can is the best fuel container ever made bar none.

@ExcavationNation Жыл бұрын

I wish they would make one with a wing on it to create down force so it would be less likely to fly out the back of my truck 😂

@justadude9394 Жыл бұрын

😂

@deletdis6173 Жыл бұрын

That's actually kinda genius

@ExcavationNation Жыл бұрын

@@deletdis6173 as long as you give me them free for my life and my children if I ever have any you can have the patent😎

@ExcavationNation Жыл бұрын

@@animalmother9339 you have that issue with your battery?!

@ExcavationNation Жыл бұрын

@@animalmother9339 loved you in that movie btw you should of had the main part in my opinion

@renob98362 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I've struggled with some of these designs for years.

@ProjectFarm 7 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@mendonesiac Жыл бұрын

I live in a very rural area, and from what I've seen at the local gas station, and from my own experience, the race style cans and no-spill are the way to go. I use both depending on what I'm filling. Also, no-spill has a small flexible attachment for the nozzle that allows it to be used to fill vehicles when necessary. Thanks for another great video!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@lpkay Жыл бұрын

Yep, I have that no-spill attachment

@arthurfoyt6727 Жыл бұрын

Removing the vent hole, making smaller openings, and adding maddening safety spouts make using then an absolute pain to use. Honestly they become more dangerous when adding on such safety "features".

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@kylesalem-fuson8012 Жыл бұрын

Anyone that has had to use a fuel can in the last 10 or 15 years will almost certainly agree lol It’s like the people that decided we needed safety spouts, and designed them, have never even so much as talked to someone who HAS used a fuel can lol

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 Жыл бұрын

@@kylesalem-fuson8012 Exactly right... it was Karen with a gavel who made us do this.

@patty109109 Жыл бұрын

@@kylesalem-fuson8012 they are highly prone to spilling. Absolute garbage.

@rosewoodsteel6656 Жыл бұрын

@@kylesalem-fuson8012 Yep. Some group of pencil necked geeks that have never done a day of physical work in their lives.

@dwasifarkaralahishipoor2223 Жыл бұрын

Bought an Eagle can when the EPA spouts started coming out. Super happy with it. One tip though: Squeeze the handle briefly to vent the vapor pressure while the can is still sitting flat, before you start pouring. If you're in pouring position and the can still has pressure in it when you pull the handle, it blows gas all over the place.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@travisray139 Жыл бұрын

I literally just commented on this. It's a good can, but I've sprayed my hot motorcycle (and myself) on several occasions. Talk about dangerous.

@RusticLiving4148 Жыл бұрын

They are by far my favorite cans. If you find old Eagle cans at garage sales, scoop them up. The old old ones have a vent cap at the other side. I have many old and new ones and won’t buy anything else.

@mikezupancic2182 Жыл бұрын

I have ALWAYS vented while still on the floor as it's so easy to just pull the handle as you're about to pick it up.

@dustoff1472 Жыл бұрын

You always do a great job and it’s very much appreciated. Enjoying the channel. Tks for sharing.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@Xxxxxx2x Жыл бұрын

I started watching this channel for my serious drill purchase, now I can't stop watching random tests! Awesome testing and amazing channel!!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@russdavis1960 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see the round Eagle can perform well. I've been using the same one since at least 1974 and it still works well.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@OverkillBillsXbox Жыл бұрын

honestly i think eagle won lol its the best overall if you make that b an a and its basically 50$ cheaper than the justrite

@azlandtheamerican Жыл бұрын

@@OverkillBillsXbox that's what I was thinking, only graded slightly worse than the justrite, and for a little over half the price? Plus I like the look so Eagle ftw

@logangames3636 Жыл бұрын

Except for the fact he did not use it correctly

@TheRoyalWe762 Жыл бұрын

I just bought one today for $25 that has a pretty big dent in it I'm going to try to get the dent out with compressed air or maybe some hot glue sticks stuck to the side of it and pulled really hard wish me luck.

@dbatch2826 Жыл бұрын

I applied for a mid level position at Eagle Manufacturing about a year ago. Eagle was bought out by the Justrite company and the plant I applied to made both products (if I remember correctly). I bought a couple of Justrite cans just to know how their products were. They are my favorite gas cans by far. Absolutely no complaints. I ended up getting a job elsewhere because the pay was better but I was impressed by the company culture at Eagle.

@pcjohn0308 Жыл бұрын

I have two Eagle cans and love them.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@bwobbles2368 Жыл бұрын

Got a Justrite 5 years ago after hating every other can I had used, it’s the only one I have had that is actually good at its intended purpose.

@rfelllner Жыл бұрын

Bought 2 justright over 10 years ago and they are excellent.

@JohnnyBurns Жыл бұрын

@@rfelllner I've got five of the Justrite cans in different sizes and love them

@Wastelander13 Жыл бұрын

Great job for the test, well done. To me there is nothing better than the good old trusty German Jerry can. I dont use anything else. 💪💪💪

@FC_Dobbs48 Жыл бұрын

I am always impressed by Project Farm's innovative testing methods. Clearly a lot of thought goes into the apparatus design.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@kbsanders Жыл бұрын

I bought some Midwest (Plastic) cans and immediately changed out the "no-spill" spout for a regular spout and added a vent on the back. The no-spill design turned out to be much-spill and was a pain to deal with.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@TexasNationalist1836 Жыл бұрын

Where do you get a regular spout

@Mostlyonoff Жыл бұрын

Kits on ebay

@piledriver141 Жыл бұрын

I did exactly the same. Midwest has a design that can be vented as you pour. I have used the no spill can at work and it’s the only can that ( does work) right off the shelf!!

@kbsanders Жыл бұрын

@@TexasNationalist1836 @Patriotic American I bought these on Amazon: 1. EZ-POUR B07S42B8T9 Rigid Spout Replacement and Vent kit 2. EZ-POUR B06WRRXG1X Gas Can Spout Replacement 3. YOUNGFLY B07JNBD1V5 5 x New Replacement Vent Caps 4. EZ-POUR B00NB3UUDK Solid Base Replacement Gas Can Cap

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

That RV is hilarious. You sure do come up with some very cool testing jigs. It's hard to beat the old style vented gas can. I'm not a big fan of vented spouts, and your video showed why. Loved the video! Great testing as always. A++

@oldnstillworkin5709 Жыл бұрын

You can buy old style can vents on eBay that install by drilling a properly size hole in the plastic. I have some and they work great

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jackreacher7939 Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm can you do a video on spray / roll on truck bed liner

@LamoidZombieDog Жыл бұрын

@@jackreacher7939 he already did

@coreybair9426 Жыл бұрын

@@oldnstillworkin5709 Not EPA legal. That's why you can't buy cans with them on it already. If he did that and showed them on camera he could technically be fined.

@rumriverpikelake Жыл бұрын

Man, when you test you really test! Practical and straight to the point. I'm with a lot of the other commenters here in regards to the safety spouts - I replace them whenever possible with a standard spout and vent cap.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

@josephpacchetti5997 7 ай бұрын

Great Test, Thanks Todd. 🇺🇸

@randyporter3491 Жыл бұрын

One of the very BEST devices ever invented, is the "gas can spout conversion kits" ! It's a simple device that simply returns your can back to original, pre-regulation condition. In my opinion, the new spouts actually make a can more spill prone, more dangerous and frankly a big pain in the a** !

@MATTP545 Жыл бұрын

As expected....anything the government ever tries to fix they screw up even more

@richschmitt4621 Жыл бұрын

I have a few No-Spill gas cans, 1-gal and 5-gallon. Their shut-off valves let you control the pouring speed well. I can trickle gas into a small string trimmer or backpack blower tank from a 1-gal. can with zero spills, unlike other "spill-proof" designs I have tried. As said in the video, you would need their add-on extension hose to fill a car's gas tank, because the cap/control-valve spout is short. The pour spout's attached cap keeps it clean until the next use. The plastic No-Spill containers are so air-tight that the sides can bend inwards a little when it gets cold and the can's internal pressure drops. In hot weather, vent internal pressure from the can by pushing the button while the can is still on the ground. That makes sure the can is not pressurized when you pour the fuel. I have had these cans for years - the shut-off valves still work perfectly, and the can's air pressure flexing hasn't affected the heavy plastic's integrity. Air-tight cans mean water won't get in and the gas should stay fresher longer. Seafoam is also used to stabilize the ethanol-free gas.

@williamhankel2113 Жыл бұрын

@@richschmitt4621 Do you have difficulty refilling the gas cans? I find them hard to refuel at the gas station because of the high rate of flow from the pump overloads the fire mitigation screen inside. Always spill fuel because of that. Tried just filling slow, but that is kinda hard.

@spacecoastz4026 Жыл бұрын

@@williamhankel2113 Remove that screen. Take a pair of needle nose pliers and twist it out.

@spacecoastz4026 Жыл бұрын

@@richschmitt4621 I find that it is extremely difficult to thread back onto the can the valve/spout. Those large diameter threads just don't want to go together.

@Bloodbain88 Жыл бұрын

Of all the crappy "safety cans" I find the No Spill to be the least crappy. It's not great for filling vehicles but I just have an old style racing can for that. After a few years the plastic nozzle does crack and crumble from the solvents in the gas I assume, but the can still works. Great video Project Farm always a good watch! .....Wait. I'm 34 and I just watched an 18 minute video about gas cans with great interest, and even left feedback...have I...have I become my father? No, NOOOOOO!!

@codyfinchum890 Жыл бұрын

Look up rural king they sale the vp can for 20 bucks

@wobblysauce Жыл бұрын

The non-spill nozzles for me spill more than the old style where I can meter the flow better. But they are better for the 'Avg' person that doesn't need to use them often.

@circuitboarddudegaming5700 Жыл бұрын

Dude im 15

@Bloodbain88 Жыл бұрын

@@wobblysauce Oh I'll take the old style cans with just a flexible tube and a vent cap in the back rather than any safety can money can buy.

@SonOfAdolf Жыл бұрын

@@Bloodbain88 buy some EZ Pour spout and vent kits

@thisguy3629 2 ай бұрын

This was a very solid test. Great work

@ProjectFarm 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@christinesowell7681 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all your work making this comparison video; less than 20 minutes but hours of effort, I'm sure!!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@KeithWeast Жыл бұрын

The laws that required these to be created has caused so much hassle and counterintuitive designs. I’ve had several of these ‘safe’ pour gas cans and they have all failed after a month or two of use. Now my crew and I take the nozzles off and pour into a large funnel. A terrible design flaw is when you have them sitting outside in the sun it creates pressure so when you engage the nozzle at any angle it sprays everywhere!

@neoasura Жыл бұрын

I still have some from back in the day that I won't toss. And anytime I sell extra's at a yard sale, they go insanely fast, people want the old school ones.

@donames6941 Жыл бұрын

Setting the sun and building pressure is why they should be band they cause more harm then good my old school sets in my truck straped to the side with 5 gal gas in a 6 gal can in it 7 days aweek 52 weeks a year and NEVER had any trouble

@Spike-sk7ql Жыл бұрын

You know that you can fix those new cans, right? They sell regular nozzles, and vents that you drill, and install into the can all over the place. This is just one more example of "no one can screw up a plan like government". Those new cans are GARBAGE. That's where they all belong. I still have old ones. The metal ones, and a couple plastic ones. I still like the metal ones the best though. I've never thought that completely sealing up a can with gas in it would be a good idea. It doesn't even need to be in sunlight to get all ballooned out. Those things are so freaking ridiculous.

@rsbreeze Жыл бұрын

@Quake120 Жыл бұрын

I got gasoline in my eyes thanks to the new designs. I went to put gas into the mower and there was pressure that had built up in the can so the gas went into the mower and then straight into my face. That was highly unpleasant. I'm just glad my mower was cold at the time otherwise it could have started a fire and I would have been severely burned.

@emergingloki Жыл бұрын

There's a reason everybody copied the original German Jerry can. It was and still it the best design. I have 2 1940s ones that are still going strong. And that's not unusual.

@lukaspundzius9293 Жыл бұрын

Its smart design, very durable , and has features in its design to prevent expanding from heat also , what is also very important to gasoline canisters

@mediocreman2 Жыл бұрын

What do you mean everyone? Most of the brands here were not that style. Did you even watch the video?

@Vaasref Жыл бұрын

@@mediocreman2 The US have proven time and time again that they would use inferior technology just because. Jerry cans are like the metric system, it's clearly the best and everyone use them as their primary portable fuel containers except the US. I can tell you everyone is laughing at those American cylindrical "safety" cans.

@ionstorm66 Жыл бұрын

Yeah he did miss testing a Specter Plastic 20L fuel can. In my experience they hold up better to impacts than the steel ones. They only take 40-60 seconds to empty the can.

@gophop Жыл бұрын

@@mediocreman2 He's probably referring to the militaries around the world.

@Hidden_Destinations Жыл бұрын

Great channel! Nothing left of those cans after all your excellent tests. I use 4 Wavians on top of my Jeep.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

@forestfishburne7900 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had the Surecan for five years now, and it’s been GREAT! By far the easiest I’ve used. Glad to see they changed the design of the cap on the spout, though. Mine has a keeper and a push down while turning lock that never worked very well.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@Oldgreycowboy Жыл бұрын

I still use an old metal jerry can that my Dad used on the back of his jeep in WWII. It's from 1945 and still no leaks !!! I have a 2 gal old boat gas can, that I only use for the chain saw. That thing is from the 60's. Can't beat the old stuff. Love your videos. !!!

@rubenheymans1988 Жыл бұрын

And also no rust inside?

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks!

@Oldgreycowboy Жыл бұрын

No rust. Maybe the Army had some kind of coating in them when they were made. It was always in our garage being used, and I’ve had it in my garage since the late 60’s. Both have usually had gas in them for the outdoor equipment. The boat can always had oil mixed in because of the chainsaw. Had a plastic one once, but it split open.

@dailythenoob Жыл бұрын

I actually watched a video on the Jerry cans and they usually had a coating on the inside, meaning you could use it for both gas and potable water (not at the same time, obviously)

@dubmob151 Жыл бұрын

@@dailythenoob if you alternated between uses and didn't remember which one you were on, you might have potable gasoline or watered down gas 😉

@rosco0101 Жыл бұрын

I have 3 of the round Eagle cans - two 5-gallon and one 2-gallon. They're great. Durable, easy to use, never leak, Made in USA, and reasonably affordable. They also last forever. One trick is when attaching the funnel to push it down all the way onto the can. With the funnel properly attached you can rotate the can and get every last drop of fuel out.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@jefferygrady3181 Жыл бұрын

The eagle 5 gallon can is one of the best ones on the market! Never understood why plastic gas containers are legal because they are a fire hazard because of static electricity can cause them to be combustible ?

@clintfisher Жыл бұрын

Great review. Thanks!! I generally love my "No Spill" brand gas-cans. Regarding fueling vehicles, they sell an extender that works quite well and lets me empty the whole can into a vehicle. One caveat about the plastic: The spouts don't like long exposure to direct sunlight, as the plastic can start cracking. Kept shaded from sun and UV, they will last a long time.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

@trcass1 Жыл бұрын

great reviews. certainly above and beyond in the testing, loved the " farm a bago"

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ljprep6250 Жыл бұрын

I have one of the midway style cans with the back handle, and it makes filling the lawn mower MUCH easier. The VP racing cans are my favorite, especially when they held the wonderful castor oil burnt by 2-strokes. Old memories. The price and performance of gas cans is absolutely DESPICABLE because of the GAS SPILLING anti-spill devices.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@jason86768 Жыл бұрын

Something to keep in mind about galvanized coatings, I've read that they break down over time when filled with diesel fuel. Then the coating can redeposit itself inside your engine and cause problems (like with diesel injection pumps). The painted interior of the wavian can (and I assume the harbor freight version too) are designed to withstand all common fuels. Wavian does specifically warn that their coating will break down if filled with water. The harbor freight may as well, I don't know.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@2009dudeman Жыл бұрын

That is correct, diesel reacts with the zinc in the coating and WILL damage a diesel fuel system with a hard buildup usually at the injector nozzles. Additionally the reaction can cause a bad reaction with the fuel itself which causes fuel quality issues on top of the zinc reaction.

@magglespaffygaming 2 ай бұрын

I have a few of the Wavians. Mine came with the “safety spouts” which I quickly replaced with aftermarket metal flexible hose spouts. They are awesome cans that you can drain super fast. Even better they look cool.

@hinesmt Жыл бұрын

Everything in these videos is so professional and I loved the farmabego addition and want to see that more. I actually laughed when you did that test. Hilarious and informative. Win win!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

@Sizukun1 Жыл бұрын

I wish someone would sue some of these manufacturers for the false claims of "spill proof", "hassle free", and "smart fill" baloney. I'm old enough to remember simple, metal gas cans with a vent that just worked and lasted decades if you didn't lose it. Thanks for this review, I'm in the market for a new gas can!

@Kriss_L Жыл бұрын

For CARB compliant fuel cans, I just remove the nozzle and pour it in a funnel. Works so much better.

@tedhaubrich Жыл бұрын

Being sued into oblivian is ironically how we got all these terrible 'spill proof' cans instead of the simple old school reliable ones that worked.

@Sizukun1 Жыл бұрын

@@Kriss_L I wish it were as simple; I'm just wanting to top up my weed whacker, lawn mower, and leaf blower every couple of weeks and the 1 gallon can I have (scepter no spill spout) leaks a little gas from the spout for each piece of equipment each time. Same with putting the remainder into my motorcycle, about half a tea spoon of gas dribbles out from the side of the spout each time its used. These gas cans have come up with non-vented methods to prevent gas vapors from polluting, but each time you use it you release more vapor than just leaving it sit with a breather hole open.

@dimitar4y Жыл бұрын

welcome to the new world order.

@Kriss_L Жыл бұрын

@@Sizukun1 And that's why I use a funnel, whether it's for my truck, chainsaw, or string trimmer.

@narlycharley Жыл бұрын

I have two No Spill cans and they’re by far my favorite. I’d absolutely recommend them.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@alwaysforward_WYO Жыл бұрын

What a fun test! In my shop I use the Eagle cans for gas and the VP jugs for diesel and one thing I've found is that the VP is excellent if you barely crack the vent knob but unscrewing it too far results in spillage. Once you learn to just crack it you can empty the jug without spilling a drop.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@volvo09 10 ай бұрын

Yeah, I start pouring and let a vacuum develop, then I open the vent. It drains nice and fast. I used to use it all the time when I was fueling my car with e85 because the station wasn't close.

@whatmakesyourday Жыл бұрын

I’ve had no spill devices pour more outside of the tank than in. I know the people who mandate such things are just trying to help, but sometimes I’d rather just have someone keep their good intentions to themself.

@DoubleplusUngoodthinkful Жыл бұрын

No, the people who mandate such things are only trying to mandate.

@mike_nolan Жыл бұрын

"Just trying to help" is code for "we need more reasons to keep drawing a paycheck from the tax base."

@SW-ii5gg Жыл бұрын

"The road to hell is paved with good intentions" means so many things to me.

@firstname6208 Жыл бұрын

The 9 most feared words ever, "I'm from the gub'ment and I'm here to help"!

@jbunger20 Жыл бұрын

One important thing to note is that water and gasoline are chemically very different. Gas is non-polar, while water is polar, meaning that these two materials behave very differently, particularly when interacting with plastics and metal coatings. Water does not like to interact with petroleum-based plastics (beads up easily on a clean plastic surface), and will have a very difficult time penetrating a plastic seal. Gas and oils like to interact with petroleum-based plastic and have much easier time penetrating and finding their way out of a seal. Furthermore, the surface tension of water (due to its polarity) will give it much different flow properties relative to gas and oils. I love the video overall, and understand the limitations of using gasoline and the decision to use water. I just wanted to point out that a can that doesn't leak with water in it, may very well leak with gasoline in it. Thanks for all that you do. Huge fan of the series!

@texasman1836 Жыл бұрын

Nobody can afford 5 gallons of gas!

@spoileralert3486 Жыл бұрын

@@texasman1836 I have 5 gallons in escrow. Hoping to close by the end of the month.

@FishFind3000 Жыл бұрын

@@texasman1836 I put 7.9gal in my mower and I’m $43 lighter now. God I miss that $2 gal gas. These will be story’s we tell our grandchildren…. OLD MAN: Back in my day gas was $2 and you can fill your whole car up for under $40! GRAND KID: Mom he’s doing it again! MOM: Just get away from him he’s senile…

@bassnazi4713 Жыл бұрын

Geez I'm not that old and gas was well under 2 when I started driving of course with the memory of it being high at a dollar when I wasn't paying for it. I also am old enough I remember paying for it over 5 back in 08-09.

@dointheokecoke5548 Жыл бұрын

@@FishFind3000 👈 '' I did that''

@TheBlackBeltPanda Жыл бұрын

After dealing with way too many gas cans with convoluted safety features that just make then a PITA to use, I caved and bought an old-school metal jerry can. Works amazing; drained 5 gallons in 1.5-2 minutes with no gas left in the can. Now I can use both hands to actually support the can.

@chipsterb4946 Жыл бұрын

I imported a couple of old style Scepter gas cans from Canada 7 or 8 years ago. Having a separate spout to screw on is a bit of a pain, but as you said they drain fast and completely. Plus they are not vented and gas lasts longer.

@brentfarvors192 Жыл бұрын

@@chipsterb4946 Best cans are the older "Blitz" cans if you can find them...You just need a $2.00 funnel from Harbor Freight...

@Paul-fb1em Жыл бұрын

I completely agree with you. The new designs have become such a chore to use. Stop dumbing everything down designers. We're not all idiots!

@MrJJandJim Жыл бұрын

@@Paul-fb1em But you have forgotten that we're outnumbered BY idiots!

@loumencken9644 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent PF video. Most of those government-mandated "no-spill" spouts are falsely named monstrosities that cause many, many more spills than they prevent. However, if you buy a plastic can, there are inexpensive kits available online that will convert it to a pre-mandate can, i.e. a plain spout with a separate vent you open by removing a little plastic stopper before you start pouring.

@BG-vq9fd Жыл бұрын

I use no-spill containers. Examining them I must have 3 generations. They have made improvements. I bought a compact tractor and a midwest plastic and 2 more on the way home from the dealership. The mess started as soon as I tried to fill the first one when the anti flame device caused me to overflow the can. I returned the one I did not fill and ordered 2 no-spill.

@rmfalco6288 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for also including kg and ltr measurements for understanding. That's the system we use in my country.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@JasonBristow2003 Жыл бұрын

I own both the Scepter and the VP Racing. The base of the spout on the Scepter is rather flimsy leaks easily when fueling in most situations and inflates like a balloon when left in the sun or a hot shed, permanently distending the can. The VP Racing is awesome due to the tube-like construction that allows me to rest the weight of the can on my shoulder when fueling tanks that are higher off the ground. It also has an amazing flow rate.

@j.b.w. Жыл бұрын

The harbour freight Midwest can is made in Latvia by Valpro (the V in the middle indicates that). They also made the Wavian can but the Wavian as an internal vent which the original Germany fuel can had as well (it's based on a German military design). Good review, those metal ones with an internal lining tend to last forever.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@dancronin5513 Жыл бұрын

I had a great time watching you as always come up with the testing system. Keep up the great work. One item that was not covered was what drove me to metal cans. I had several bad experiences with the "new" fuel we have with ethanol eating thru the plastic cans. To the point I had to put the "can" in a plastic bag at the filling station to get home. I ordered a metal can a few days later. Not sure if I had an isolated problem or others are finding the plastic in the "cans" getting pinhole leaks.

@rayjohnson6559 Жыл бұрын

In Minnesota, we only purchase 91 octane " no ox " to avoid all small engine and can problems -- No ethanol is VERY nice for motors and cans !!

@Sidicas Жыл бұрын

Great video! Covered all the important things!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@JonBorpa Жыл бұрын

I love my vp can! ps the fuel leaking out of the breather can be avoided by opening the breather after you tip it over to allow the can to create a vacuum

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Thanks for the feedback.

@rangosservicestation Жыл бұрын

Agreed, the VP cans will actually vent REALLY well if you open the breather all of the way (maybe emptying the whole can in 45sec), but I think I have the best luck when I keep the can slightly angled rather than completely upside down to keep fuel away from the vent. Little tricky but definitely the fastest emptying cans I've used to date.

@DethWshBkr Жыл бұрын

I've had the same VP can from racing motocross. It's probably 20 years old. Lost the o-ring inside the large cap, but the local hardware store had an o ring that fit. Been working fine for probably 12 years now. The spout gets hard over the years, but it's easy enough to replace!

@3pRanchTx Жыл бұрын

Great info as always! I run a small cattle ranch. I began searching for new fuel cans three years ago. I ended up buying 6 VP Racing fuel cans - 3 red cans for ethanol free unleaded and 3 yellow cans for diesel. I wanted something lightweight with a flexible spout, but without any type of safety trigger or valve release. The VP cans hit all three of those. Watching your testing, it looks like I made a good choice. Thanks for another great video!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@tex24 Жыл бұрын

Great review. I love your positive energy.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@lgero 5 ай бұрын

great video thanks for the information and time put into them

@ProjectFarm 5 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@DtWolfwood Жыл бұрын

Feel like the eagle is best overall, plus it's the only fuel can I've ever seen used on jobsites. It's price to value ratio is very high. Given its metal, fast pouring, and light by comparison. Never thought I'd needed a comparison video on gas cans but here we are. Good job as always. Providing a much needed service. Thank you

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Bremend Жыл бұрын

It seems like the more engineering they put into it, the more likely it was to fail. The EPA needs to add reliability to their testing since an initial pass means nothing if the safety features fail so much people end up having to bypass them.

@brentfarvors192 Жыл бұрын

That was the whole POINT from the beginning!!! Make you spill more gas! Nothing wrong with regular gas nozzles. You can find them on Ebay...

@ivermec-tin666 Жыл бұрын

The EPA simply rubber stamped standards developed by CARB. The objective was to make a can that is childproof, because American's apparently let their children play with gas cans. CARB hates ICE's. They don't care whether the can spills, leaks, off gasses, melts, or explodes. Their objective is to kill the internal combustion engine. These childproof cans are just one tactic by which they aim to fulfill that objective. No one has bested the NATO can. These can still be purchased used. Just get a pre-ban NATO can with an all metal European cam lock spout, and tell the EPA to kiss your grits. Tip over is a non issue with a NATO can. You can lay them down flat and they won't leak as long as the gasket in the cam lock cap is in good condition. The Nitrile gaskets last longer.

@Eagle1977 Жыл бұрын

@@33subsnovideos35 my grandfather had to get a marine gas can and it's a b1ch to use. It takes like 10 minutes to empty 5 gallons.

@mrmotofy Жыл бұрын

Recent court ruling stated the EPA and other Federal agencies can't make rules like they have been. The EPA lost regarding the regulation of Power Plant exhaust for example. The BATF is also being severely restricted saying their "definitions" are not allowed and can't make law...that's congress

@colloidalsilver1096 7 ай бұрын

The VP Racing Fuels 33320 Trigger Hose is a must have for the VP cans.

@wyattbradley3231 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your excellent content.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@coreybair9426 Жыл бұрын

I have replaced most of my cans with VP cans. I love my VP cans! I own some that's well over 10 years old with no issues. There's tricks to keep them from leaking out of the vent. You have to start pouring then crack open the vent and close the vent before you stop pouring. Also by closing the vent it'll make pour slower to keep from over flowing. Love the videos👍

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@dudeman5788 Жыл бұрын

Checkout Pit Posse Utility Jugs.

@coreybair9426 Жыл бұрын

@@dudeman5788 I've looked into them before. If or when I need a new one I'll give them a shot.

@cajunrando2556 Жыл бұрын

The LC2 cans are beefier VP cans. Unfortunately all of them seem to be in short supply

@gretchman Жыл бұрын

Love this. One additional testing measure that came to mind would be how easy it is to stop pouring without spilling. Most often I’m filling a lawnmower or string trimmer, something with a much smaller fuel tank than my gas can, so being able to top it off without dumping gas all over is important. Thanks as always for all the effort you put into these. It really is a phenomenal undertaking.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@ScaleRacingChannel Жыл бұрын

You would like the No Spill fuel can then. Works really well to control and stop flow to small engine applications.

@marcseclecticstuff9497 Жыл бұрын

The JustRite can would come out in the top of that catagory. All the self-sealing nozzles offered on plastic cans are frustrating to use and make the cans difficult to use in a variety of situations. The JustRite safety cans offer excellent flow control and stop securely leaving just what's left in the nozzle. It's pretty easy to not spill a drop with, big or small tanks. They work so well, I switched exclusively to JustRite cans, gas (red), diesel (yellow), and kerosene (blue). They're pricy, but should last a lifetime and the fact they just work easily and relatively precise makes it worth the investment. I would suggest purchasing the smaller nozzle size (5/8"?). The problem with the 1" is it's so big it makes it hard or impossible to see inside the tank you're filling especially on smaller equipment like trimmers and chainsaws. No affiliation, just a happy user.

@scottremish1456 Жыл бұрын

THAT is an area the Surecan does very well on. Since you can set it down on a higher surface, you can pay attention to the filler neck to see when you are getting close to full, and the trigger mechanism is similar to a gas pump, in which you can lighten up on the flow as you're finishing the fill. I also possess a two gallon Justrite and that mechanism shines in the lighter size. I use my fuel cans almost exclusively for fueling garden tractors and walk-behind mowers. Those two cans have become my go-tos for the oh-so-precious ethanol free gas that I put in the yard equipment.

@baileyhatfield4273 Жыл бұрын

Any time i gas up a mower ect, i know that i WILL almost 100% spill idk a good bit. Whatevers left in the throat/pour spout of the gas jug is going all over.

@Sangster772 11 ай бұрын

The No-Spill is my favorite of the new style cans and the one I personally use. I've noticed thumb placement and how much you push the button is critical to how it vents. They also sell an extension to make it easier to fill a car.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@Arabeon 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video, I'm a huge supporter of your channel

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@Dusther210 Жыл бұрын

As others have mentioned, I heat, sunlight and freezing temperature tests would be great Also adding rotopax to this test would be great too

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video idea.

@billjamison2877 Жыл бұрын

Being an Old Fart, it amazes me how a simple fuel can with a spout and a screw-on cap has morphed into a government mandated and expensive gas can. With a little common sense, the old style worked just fine and I haven't set myself on fire or blown myself up yet using my old can!

@themikeroberts Жыл бұрын

But your sample size of 1 isn't good. Common sense doesn't address the things these cans are supposed to: Children don't have common sense, hence the child-resistant requirement. Common sense from the end user doesn't prevent vapor release caused by the can design. Common (average) sense didn't prevent the need for flame arrestors because there still was exploding gas cans when they were nearly empty, rotated (to pour), and subsequently filled up with flammable fumes. Sure, common sense would require not having an ignition source nearby when fueling but in the areas where gas cans are used, there's often many ignition sources that were ignored

@spinningchurro Жыл бұрын

We have to have these regulations or nonwhites will regularly unalive themselves through sheer negligence. None of this was necessary when this was a 90% white country.

@MickieDsNuts Ай бұрын

Yup just one more way our government tries to control every aspect of our lives. So sad and pathetic.

@toml3241 11 ай бұрын

thanks for doing the testing. I got 2 wavian cans, and i plan on getting 2 more, especially after seeing the confirmation that they will take a beating 😁

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.

@marvbush5592 Жыл бұрын

This was really informative and entertaining!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@theneverman Жыл бұрын

Project Farm condenses 60 minutes into 18 minutes; amazing. You know you're getting value for your time when you frequently pause to absorb what's being said/displayed. :)

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@CarRepairsMadeSimple Жыл бұрын

7:01 No extra charge for the dent lol

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Lol

@addictedone Жыл бұрын

I can't believe I just watched a nearly 20 minute video comparing gas cans...any enjoyed it. Keep up the great content!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do! Thanks for watching!

@guitarpro2006 Жыл бұрын

I LIVE for PF vids.. thank you sir!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@RK-df1tk Жыл бұрын

Another great review....! To add a bit of feedback: I've found in hot storage climates (such as south Texas) the center seamed, inj molded cans are quite terrible. The reason being is that due to the spouts not being able to vent...under ambient heat and vapor expansion the cans will blow up like balloons and then the molded seam will split open....rendering the can useless. I actually own several of the "Just-Rite" cans because of not only their easy pour....the spring loaded fill top will "burp" vapor under higher ambient temperatures to keep internal pressures nominal. You missed this feature within your evaluation. If you remember the old yellow, button top vents on steel gas cans they used to do that too....during overpressure the tab would pop off and vent prior to an issue occuring. Seal those cans up with their one way valves, add fuel and put 'em in the summer sunshine (the plastic ones)...it's quite comical. They vapor inflate like beach balls. lol Last comment regarding "Just-Rite" ....for some vehicle fills the 1" captive hose is too large in diameter to fit within a fixed, vehicle filler trap. There's a smaller diameter line that can be purchased as an accessory to better fit vehicles w a narrow point of entry. 👍

@jameskennedy673 Жыл бұрын

I’m in Texas also & had that style of plastic gas can, saw it in time to vent before it exploded. Have yourself a good

@boboslickjohn1471 Жыл бұрын

All most all plastic fuel cans are blow molded using a clam shell type mold. I have had several plastic cans fail at the center seam, they were all brands that I didn't recognize. I have several Rubbermaid cans, no longer made, for 30 years without any leaks even at the center seam. I also have several VP cans I use with diesel, they are well made and rugged and are my favorite. The thicker the plastic thus the heavier the can typically yields a more rugged can. I am also in Texas and hot weather is hell on plastic fuel cans

@pulaski1 Жыл бұрын

I've not had a can split (yet, in NC), but I do try to remember to loosen the spout collar nut very slightly when the can is safely in my shed, just enough to avoid the can building pressure.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

@Kineth1 Жыл бұрын

Another Texas response here. I've had good luck with my Midwest 1 gallon can staying together, even when ethanol added fuel makes it balloon. I've found that adding fuel stabilizer helps reduce the ballooning some, although it doesn't eliminate it. edit: when I fill it with ethanol-free, I get no ballooning.

@lanedexter6303 Жыл бұрын

Great comparison! I miss the cans we used 50 years ago. Since FedGov decreed hard-to-use-easy-to-spill cans, I think many of us buy cans that look durable, toss the spouts, and install aftermarket spouts and vents. Others just buy the racing cans. Maybe a test of aftermarket spouts/vents??? 🙄 Also, there are good and lousy D-cell powered transfer pumps that can help.

@P_RO_ Жыл бұрын

Many of the transfer pumps are not rated for gasoline, only less volatile fuels. I've never heard of any problems but having seen gas cans melt, burn, and explode (vapors) it's not a risk I'd want to be near, nor have near my vehicle.

@lanedexter6303 Жыл бұрын

@@P_RO_ agreed. I do have a couple that claim gasoline rating. Cheesy little things, but one works fairly well and has auto shutoff. The one from Harbor Freight was junk.Both run on 2 D cells.

@hughatkins 7 ай бұрын

Looks like the Farmabego, test results and cost have me looking for a Midwest can! Excellent testing! I think cousin Eddy is behind the scenes herer, but is certainly there and helping!