Fix a New Gas Can in 4 Simple Steps.

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Don't throw away your gas can! I'll show you how to fix a NEW EPA gas can so it actually works. We will be working on a yellow diesel can but the process is identical for the red gas can. These cans are made by Midwest Can but the nozzle design can be found across many other brands as well. These newly designed fuel cans have environmental and safety modification that make them almost useless and also make spillage a lot more common which is neither safe or good for the environment. If I can do it so can you. Let's get started.
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@BackyardMaine 25 күн бұрын

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@user-fc1zs1wh9g 24 күн бұрын

or just buy a real gas can to begin with

@loosenut1969 23 күн бұрын

Great tips on the cans by the way!

@calkrueger7931 23 күн бұрын

Seems over fix. Buy a vented spout and toss the approved one.

@loosenut1969 23 күн бұрын

@@calkrueger7931 this is a “vented spout”

@fredcross8913 23 күн бұрын

@@user-fc1zs1wh9g Good luck finding one!

@NateWilliams190 25 күн бұрын

I never spilled gasoline until these non-spill cans were mandated by Congress.

@jMichaelEdwards 23 күн бұрын

same

@kthwkr 23 күн бұрын

Were they mandated by congress of by lawyers suing can companies into bankruptcy?

@hotchihuahua1546 23 күн бұрын

Certainly not as much !

@johnnywright5236 23 күн бұрын

government sucks

@bernardgraf7187 23 күн бұрын

I bet not one congress member ever used one of those cans...

@johngaltline9933 2 жыл бұрын

Always amazes me that the solution to tiny amounts of fuel being spilled and evaporating from open/broken vents on a small percentage of cans was to make sure everyone spilled ten times as much fuel every time they use every single can. Gotta love stupid regulations.

@BackyardMaine 2 жыл бұрын

Hey John.. You hit the nail on the head. I could not have said it better myself. Thanks for adding to the conversation and thanks for watching!

@JamesBond-py8xs Жыл бұрын

And the the stupid peopid who came up with the idea behind these cans. If it isn't broke..don't fix it! I still have one old plastic can I use with a top that simply screws off and has the nozzle inside. Pull it out, screw it on, unscrew the vent cap and blamo! Easy! I'll never get rid of it but do wish I could find another one like it. The people who still have them ain't getting rid of them

@trevorn9381 10 ай бұрын

Richard Nixon should have stayed in bed the day he created the EPA.

@user-gs6lp9ko1c 9 ай бұрын

I hadn't gotten the memo on these new cans, and bought a 5 gallon can a few years ago to go with our new log splitter. Turns out I can't lift 5 gallons in one hand and push back the nozzle with the other, and there is no place on the log splitter gas inlet to push the nozzle. Got a nice fistful of gasoline 200 yards from the nearest water. That can went back to the hardware store that afternoon! Since then we found a few older cans at yard sales and flea markets. Then, on a recent trip to Canada, we discovered they don't necessarily follow stupid US regulations...

@williewonka6694 8 ай бұрын

The real purpose was not to prevent small spills, the regulations are simply a very small part of an overall strategy of destroying the fossil fuel industry. Just try to find consumer grade oil based paint, it's virtually impossible as government has mandated water based paint. It's a completely pervasive approach.

@mhdz007 23 күн бұрын

The absolute worst experience, even more than folding a fitted sheet, is using these cans. Thank you for making the world a better place.

@claytonwhitman1608 21 күн бұрын

Folding a fitted sheet is actually very simple and very easy. These newer "safety" cans are NOT safe, because they are difficult to fill, difficult to use especially on smaller tools like weed eaters, trimmers, chain saws etc

@marys6147 21 күн бұрын

😂😂😂 I gotta kick outta the folding a fitted sheet comment! It's true!!!

@jlucasound 20 күн бұрын

I am going to have to start working on an alternative to fitted sheets. Hmm...🤣👍

@tundranomad 20 күн бұрын

👍

@mrdaleowen1 18 күн бұрын

fitted sheets are easy just roll the damm thing up into a ball.

@dlhartley157 25 күн бұрын

You've done more good for humanity than all the politicians combined could possibly do. Thank you kindly!

@ronmimnaugh7674 28 күн бұрын

I have spilled more gas with this design than I ever did with the old ones.

@BackyardMaine 27 күн бұрын

Me too..

@carlmiley8162 25 күн бұрын

Not only spilled but spilled all over my pants I was wearing.

@karlrovey 25 күн бұрын

Interestingly, I spill far less.

@TramJizzle 24 күн бұрын

Yesss !👍👍

@kenbrown2808 24 күн бұрын

@@karlrovey I've never spilled with that style of spout. and bonus: it lets me rest the can on the tank.

@Birdwatching754 25 күн бұрын

Thank you!!! A great solution to a government blunder made by people who don’t use gas cans. Love it.

@BackyardMaine 24 күн бұрын

You bet, thanks for watching!

@halseyknox 17 күн бұрын

Well put👍

@hans5130 24 күн бұрын

This reminds me of all the bureaucracy in America. We care about you and your safety

@keithrayeski6417 22 күн бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@LT390 25 күн бұрын

The only change I'd suggest is finding the company that makes the old, style "replacement" nozzles and ditch the entire nozzle from that new can, not just the spring.

@PeterTmann 24 күн бұрын

They are available on Amazon.

@slayer7976 24 күн бұрын

They sell the whole kit, old school replacement nozzle and vent at tractor supply for like 12 bucks.

@lummoxx8586 23 күн бұрын

I found some at Rural King!

@BRWfilms 23 күн бұрын

I've bought them but had trouble finding a can that the threads match

@LT390 23 күн бұрын

@@BRWfilms I've had some luck using the original threaded cap bit with the replacement flexible nozzle only when the provided threaded cap didn't quite match. I do, however, have one can where I can't seem to find the right cap, nozzle and washer combination to make it consistently leak proof.

@mhzprayer 26 күн бұрын

I feel so satisfied knowing that it was a felony for me to watch this video from California.

@kilgoresalmons 24 күн бұрын

Its a sad situation when california is setting the standards for the rest of the country.

@lummoxx8586 23 күн бұрын

And according to Prop 65 you will get cancer too!

@cobra-mn745 23 күн бұрын

OSHA is nation wide, even then, call your Home owner insurance and see if you are covered using a modified container. Auto insurance may not cover modified containers either

@crauchle 23 күн бұрын

California sucks for many reasons but all these regulations do seem to start far east. Insurances covered houses and cars for years with the old cans lol. Who cares? I’ve never heard of OSHA dropping in a residence and looking at gas cans or anything for that matter, do you have any idea what the acronym even is? Auto or home insurance wouldn’t pay attention to this either. Plus can’t imagine God forbid anyone has a house fire in their home or shop/detached garage and the can gets burned up there even being a trace of missing plastic pieces in a dern gas can. Oh sorry guys it appears we can’t find a spring that we believe this gas can had at one time, we can’t cover your loss. Get real dude

@michaeljorgensen790 21 күн бұрын

These "fixes" seem reasonable.....HOWEVER..... If fire investigators determine the cause of a fire had anything to do with "fixes" to your fuel storage your home insurance company will have an issue. That vent may be OK for deisel but for gasoline that vent you install has to hold about 9 PSI of vapor pressure. With a pop-in vent that is unlikely.

@peacefrog0521 26 күн бұрын

Step Zero: Look for an old one at a yard sale 😂

@caseyjones6197 25 күн бұрын

I’ve actually found some empty good ones along the sides of roads and hi-ways. That have blown out of trucks. But some are damaged from the impact especially from the pavement. But they still may have other parts that are usable.

@johnsharitt7918 25 күн бұрын

Estate sales are probably the best place to buy gas cans now. And prices are going up on them even there. Sometimes they even come with gas in them. 😊😊😊

@tncorgi92 24 күн бұрын

@@johnsharitt7918I don't think I would use that gas in any engine, though. Who knows what kind of impurities are in it? Fine for starting bonfires though I suppose.

@Theupgradeguy 23 күн бұрын

I found replacement spouts without any of the extra stuff on Amazon. just a plain Pour spout with no locks. They also come with Vent's. Very easy to install on a brand new can. They come with different thread sizes too.

@tsparky9196 22 күн бұрын

@@Theupgradeguy Exactly, and simple.

@TheOtherBill 25 күн бұрын

As soon as I saw the old ones were no longer available, I hit garage sales and scored a bunch of the old 2 gal cans. I'm set for life. Another alternative is the No-Spill brand.

@philrc1 25 күн бұрын

Tip: When you insert the breather, put a little "Seal-All" glue all the around the inserted part. Seal-all is fuel resistant and will help seal the vent as well as act somewhat as a lube when inserting it.

@jeffpangburn5089 14 күн бұрын

Is there anything that stuff won't seal? Lol

@Ryjatta 26 күн бұрын

I love the quote, "designed by people who don't use gas cans." So true. These have frustrated me for years. I was just buying after market nozzles. Now I'll do these mods. Thanks.

@warrenpuckett4203 26 күн бұрын

Like air pollution standards. Designed by people that do not make vehicles. Some may be rejects from automotive engineering getting revenge. Or those that believe all electric is better.

@BackyardMaine 26 күн бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

@joesinakandid528 26 күн бұрын

Yeah - we all know exactly who is pushing for "All Electric". There must be some personal incentives of some sort for that push - (? $ ?) @@warrenpuckett4203

@jimmytate7587 25 күн бұрын

the sad thing is i spill more gas with these cans than with the old ones.

@rodmunch69 25 күн бұрын

Yeah, the US government at work. But at least you're saving the planet by not spilling fuel ... except, the problem is way worse than it ever was before.

@jamesharber7820 28 күн бұрын

I, very reluctantly, used mine yesterday and use ALL of the appropriate cuss words. Thanks to you I will modify mine TODAY!

@BackyardMaine 28 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful! You won't be disappointed.

@AbleMan.2178 23 күн бұрын

Yup, me too, day before. I usually invent new words when I run out of old ones every time I gotta use these cans.

@thyubernoob 9 күн бұрын

This is why I still have my 20 year old gas cans..

@athenapinefeather9716 21 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! This granny with arthritic hands and a diesel truck and a mower to fill, have struggled mightily with those stupidly designed cans. I am fixing those suckers today! God bless!

@BackyardMaine 21 күн бұрын

Awesome.. Happy to help.

@jeffbandy7065 25 күн бұрын

Literally one of THE best instructional videos on YT! The new design on gas cans has always been annoying to me, great video and thank you!!

@BackyardMaine 24 күн бұрын

You bet, thanks for watching!

@bekind593 29 күн бұрын

Every time I use my red can, words swirl in my brain that should never be spoken lol 😆

@mikeleo5990 26 күн бұрын

I’ve spoken some of those words

@kencourtney4216 25 күн бұрын

I hate my gas can! Im always overfilling my lawn mower, because I can’t see how fast the gas is going into the tank. I’m so happy to have found your video!

@jerbear7952 24 күн бұрын

Not trying to be a teacher's pet but I can't believe how lucky we are to have Scott as a resource. Until we get someone good he's a great substitute :)

@BackyardMaine 23 күн бұрын

Somehow I'm missing some context here?

@parvez2103 Жыл бұрын

I loved that comment "We have taken a Can which was basically Useless and made it into a functional Can." Very true. So much for all that (useless) ingenuity that went into designing it.

@BackyardMaine Жыл бұрын

The nine scariest words in the english language. "I'm from the government and I'm here to help".

@jessetorrens4494 5 ай бұрын

It's about protecting the manufacturers from lawsuits, and government mandated personal safety for individuals who should never use a device like this. Has nothing to do with functionality.

@KF75411 25 күн бұрын

@@jessetorrens4494 The "every accident is preventable" philosophy making everything more difficult and annoying.

@LightningDogg 18 күн бұрын

@@BackyardMaineYour next video should be a fix for useless politicians😆👍

@tomsoil9909 26 күн бұрын

The way cans used to be!! I got so mad at the first one of those CALIFORNIA cans I bought, I took it to the shooting range and had my way with it!! Expensive target, but worth it!!

@TramJizzle 24 күн бұрын

Had to give an update, while the fixes here a greatly appreciated (thank you sir) after reading a comment I went to Tractor Supply and bought a kit for 12$, flexible non valve spout and vent cap. Plus I also bought a small tap and die set I didn't need.

@David-cg4mn 23 күн бұрын

Can u give us a PN? I do t see it in their app?

@fiveobob 22 күн бұрын

@@David-cg4mn Amazon has that kit as well . Should be list real close to the pack of vents.

@bartscanland9415 20 күн бұрын

@David-cg4mn Menards sells kits too.

@sickofcrap8992 18 күн бұрын

Well, now I know where to go to get a good spout! Thank-you!

@ucandoit8362 15 күн бұрын

You're lucky to get out with just a small tap and die set. It's a sickness that targets XY chromosomes, and the same contagion lurks in Princess Auto here in Canada. I'm sure the Bureau of Nanny State is working on a cure.

@1stinsonflyer 24 күн бұрын

Fuel cans sold in Canada work the way they used to here. I bought two of them on my last trip!

@cobra-mn745 23 күн бұрын

goes to prove that there's more sue happy people here looking not to work but spend your money

@kurtlyons136 22 күн бұрын

Canadian cans go up to 25 liters (6.6 gallons)

@laura-ann.0726 21 күн бұрын

I'll have to remember this the next time I visit B.C.! They have Wal-Mart in Vancouver, so I imagine I can buy gas cans there with the old-style vent and nozzle.

@TheNdrwkhn 9 ай бұрын

I do miss the old gas cans. Thank you

@BackyardMaine 9 ай бұрын

I do too.. I have another video coming up where I fix a gas can with a different style spout.

@peacefrog0521 26 күн бұрын

I’m holding on to my old gas cans even though I only have a gas-powered snowblower 😂 They can have them when they pry them from my cold dead hands 😂

@will5286 29 күн бұрын

PERFECT-didn't think to see if those vents existed--another life saved😀

@tkalus5736 6 күн бұрын

Don't remove the spring completely. Just shorten it so that it doesn't require so much force. That way it will still shut off the flow quickly when needed. Same with the filter screen. Just poke a hole in the bottom. Fuel goes in quick but still gets a bit of filtering coming out. Good video!

@BG-vq9fd 25 күн бұрын

I bought 3 of those cans the day I bought my green diesel tractor (5 years ago). Luckily I set 2 on the ground to fill. I overflowed the first one because of the fire preventer in the filler neck. What a mess. The 3rd untouched can went straight back to the store. A few months later I was still using those cans. The fill on my tractor is chest height so I end up trying to balance the can on it's spout. For whatever reason when I pressed the valve to start the flow I lost control of the can, the stem popped out of the retaining nut on the can letting diesel go everywhere. Now I use Flo Fast cans with a very convenient pump. Pricey but it makes it easier for this old man. I would have given the cans to a friend but I like my friends.

@loneninja 27 күн бұрын

Some heroes dont wear capes, thank you!

@BackyardMaine 27 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@christhompson2006 24 күн бұрын

"No capes"

@userbosco 21 күн бұрын

Back in early 2000's, we were fortunate enough to have lived next door to a guy who was Stihl's national channel manager. Talk about a great gig! Anyway, he was German (duh) and had access to German-made fuel cans with a really unique, simple, and nearly unspillable nozzle that was so much easier to use than anything I've seen made here (or China). He gave me 10 and 20 liter containers which I still use. Using them really makes you hate these junk containers.

@xxxyyy6741 21 күн бұрын

I nominate @BackyardMaine for a Nobel prize!

@lyndenlaird6238 25 күн бұрын

These modern gas cans are annoying and frustrating to use. I have modified mine by removing the plastic filler. I did not do the additional three steps. Now I will. Thanks for the modification tips

@BackyardMaine 24 күн бұрын

You bet, thanks for watching!

@Travis141123 26 күн бұрын

Defeating the Nanny State, one video at a time.

@rick3747 25 күн бұрын

Nice comment! A+

@janstuessi3287 Жыл бұрын

I was struggling to even open the cap on the diesel can with my old arthritis hands. These easy to follow instructions made all the difference!

@BackyardMaine Жыл бұрын

So glad it helped. 👍

@laurae8324 Жыл бұрын

My brother clipped off the cap “safety” thing and the mesh thing for me. I just pour directly into the lawn mower bc the gas leaked from the cap. Yea, good job federal government.

@susanforte7034 25 күн бұрын

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that. Agreed!

@unclejoecool 12 күн бұрын

Great analysis and fix. I bought one of these cans for my newly acquired diesel tractor. Total headache. Spills while pouring, high lift to the tractor. So I purchased a small battery operated pump with a siphon tube. That only worked for the first 2 gallons as the inside screen was in the way! I have now removed the inside screen. If that keeps working, all is good. If I need to pour, I'll do your other 3 steps. Again, thank you!

@rons7354 12 күн бұрын

Awesome. I was wrestling with the same jug 3 days ago. it was spilling diesel all over the place while trying to fill my tractor. The new nozzles suck. I usually use a siphon to transfer fuel, but that screen prevents that. Thank you for posting this.

@billsmith3250 Жыл бұрын

Perfect. I have the red can and hate it. Bought a yellow can today for diesel. Told the attendant that I was going to see if I could find a fix on KZfaq. I expected an easy fix, but not this easy. Very cool. Thank you so much.

@BackyardMaine Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. You can will work well once you’re done. I have links to the vents if needed.

@williamjmansfield8768 26 күн бұрын

Common sense Mainer. 80 plus 11th generation Mainer 'from away' .

@DvCM 2 жыл бұрын

Yesssss! Blessings on all your camels for this solution to a most infuriating OSHA Fail.

@BackyardMaine 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes these cans are a major fail but pretty easy to fix. Thanks for watching.

@jonathandavis132 2 жыл бұрын

EPA not osha

@moonbongyang6460 2 жыл бұрын

OSHA adopted the DOT approved standard, but I think it all starts with the NFPA.

@swarkey 5 күн бұрын

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!! You have made a non-functional product functional again. Also, I am happy to see that the nozzle from these cans fit the (right angle) Walmart cans that I can't fix in this same way... so... double win for me!

@masterlee4370 7 күн бұрын

I just ordered 4 cans off Amazon which gives me a total of 14. I live in an area prone to Hurricanes. This is one of the best videos ever. I will try it with one can.

@duard1220 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Good way to eliminate stupidity from your life!

@BackyardMaine Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’m glad I did the gas can as well especially today since I’ve been running the generator all day and night. The storm has left us with no power.

@davelee5605 25 күн бұрын

Nice job... Only thing I did diff is I didn't bother taking out that screen insert [ 5:44 ]. It's new home is at the bottom of the can. I just pushed it inside. Thumbs up!

@samsireci9898 3 күн бұрын

thanks John great video at 80 years of age I find it very difficult to use these darn things anymore. you made my life better. 😃

@adamoconnor8142 Күн бұрын

You’re the hero we all need 😊

@Titan500J 28 күн бұрын

Great video, thanks! I'll be blunt. The people that designed these gas cans think we are all idiots.

@joewoodchuck3824 28 күн бұрын

It's even. We think THEY'RE idiots too.

@BackyardMaine 27 күн бұрын

No doubt!

@jimbruton9482 27 күн бұрын

I agree, but the blame also needs to be put on governments that puts certain regulations and restrictions on virtually everything. I wouldn't be surprised that some government bureaucrat would claim that a law was broken by tampering the fuel tank.

@joewoodchuck3824 27 күн бұрын

@@jimbruton9482 Never thought of that. But then they should go after the retrofit nozzles that are available. If someone sells them, you know people will buy them.

@joewoodchuck3824 27 күн бұрын

@@jimbruton9482 Yet the regular spouts used for retrofitting newer gas cans remain widely available.

@karlschwab6437 25 күн бұрын

One more mod: cut the sharp portion off on the can that engaged with the notches that you cut off previously. Your fingers and hand will thank you for it!

@SouthernGround 23 күн бұрын

I would leave the flash back screen in for gasoline, it's actually a good thing and just what metal safety cans have, yes you have to fill the can slowly but the flash screen helps bad things from happening. the rest of the mods are excellent 👌

@dcjr1053 15 күн бұрын

Thanks for this video. First time I used the "improved" cans was a bit of a fiasco, my dad generously gave my a couple of his old primitive(functional) cans.

@Putin_Playbook_12345 25 күн бұрын

Nice. Liked the shot of removing the spring. Thank You.

@BackyardMaine 25 күн бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

@thomasschaefer9312 25 күн бұрын

yep, you have to fix something that is brand new. Thank you Washington.

@k.zekeswaringen2122 5 күн бұрын

Good tutorial. It is amazing that irrational regulations - screws everything up. Thanks for sharing fixes that makes fuel cans as they should be !!

@keithHarmon2057 Күн бұрын

Works great

@Boondocker101 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video! These new gas cans are such a pain to use but now this is solved ! Great job !

@BackyardMaine 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! They sure are. I wanted a second can for diesel and knew it would need modifications to make it work. Thanks for watching Keith.

@Boondocker101 2 жыл бұрын

@@BackyardMaine Already ordered the inserts from Amazon can’t wait to fix my 3 gas cans and 4 diesel cans! Ordered the pack of 10 I think for $6.98 what a cheap fix!

@BackyardMaine 2 жыл бұрын

@@Boondocker101 That's great Keith..

@kolschesky 28 күн бұрын

A little more money, but Tractor Supply sells a kit that includes a flexible spout which is also a plus in my opinion.

@CM-ve1bz 26 күн бұрын

I’ve tried a few of those, but the lip breaks off if you put any pressure on them. But they work good until they break.

@neonnavajo 25 күн бұрын

Agreed, the ez-pour kit is worth it. Put one on all my cans. Can empty a 5 gallon can in seconds without spilling a drop

@kenbrown2808 24 күн бұрын

those replacement spouts are awful. the only ones I've spilled more with are my old cans when the spouts started cracking from age.

@Chris_In_Texas 16 күн бұрын

I am dreading the day my old rubbermade 6 gallon cans have to go to the big gas can in the sky. They are reaching 20+ years old now and still work great like day one. I just purchase replacement spigots for them from time to time and keep them out of the landfill and me from going crazy with the new EPA mandated cans. Keep up the good work!

@mattwaters6987 14 сағат бұрын

Had to do the same with my 8 jerry cans. Huge difference. Nicely done and good video. 👍

@rogerdevero8726 9 ай бұрын

John, I just bought 2 of these today, and I was SCREAMING about this idiotic design! (Did you know that Midwest Can 'does not allow' comments on their KZfaq channel? What are they afraid of?) Your channel IS BY FAR the best fix for these 4 problems. You've saved me from buying a new 'flex spout' (which now I do not need) New Fan - Liked & Subscribed; thank you - John 14:6

@BackyardMaine 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. So glad to help. I just read a couple of negative comments and I think I’ll stop on yours while I’m ahead. lol. Much appreciated friend.

@daveengstrom9250 29 күн бұрын

Its the EPA who came up with this crap, not Midwest Can. I am sure they hate it also.

@RideMoreNow 24 күн бұрын

I recently bought a house that included a gas can like this in the garage. I had never seen one before, and when I used it, spilled gas all over. A perfect example of a solution that is worse then the problem it tried to slove. I will be modifying mine shortly. Thanks!

@BackyardMaine 24 күн бұрын

You bet, thanks for watching!

@ela111961 22 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing. That helps. Did all my 5 containers 2 years ago. I throw all the tube filters away.😊

@karenbrewer3362 23 күн бұрын

I wish I had found your video two weeks ago! I was putting gas into riding lawnmower when the spring nozzle twisted, twisting my hand and I all but broke my finger. It is still very sore. Thanks for helping out from future injuries !

@gregmcclure2640 26 күн бұрын

Love it! The new cans harm the environment more, and are more dangerous in my opinion. I seem to spill more with the newer design! Common sense rules!

@rogerbartlet5720 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. My solution is to look at yard sales for pre-EPA gas cans. I'll try this with the POS EPA cans I have.

@BackyardMaine Жыл бұрын

Great plan..

@WizardsBear 23 күн бұрын

I gave up and bought old style replacement nozzles. Now in my 70's messing with the new ones was a pain in the butt.

@Petruccifan77 5 күн бұрын

Great video. Prayers answered.

@Javelina_Poppers 26 күн бұрын

I removed the inner screen on my cans just so I could use my Harbor Freight fuel transfer pump. It costs $12 and runs on one D cell battery and is the slickest gadget I've bought in the last couple of years and will move gallons in just a minute or two with zero mess.

@jamesconnell8769 25 күн бұрын

Same here! A little costly, but sure easier. Especially when putting diesel in my tractor. Great video.

@aussiebloke609 22 күн бұрын

I use a hand pump from back in the '70s. I put the can on top of the car's trunk, screw the pump into the can, run a flexi hose in the filler, then give it a couple of pumps. The siphon effect does the rest. I just have some coffee, and wait until it stops flowing. A little slow, but it beats lifting 5 gallons to shoulder height and holding it there while I spill fuel everywhere, and no motor or battery to go dead at an inconvenient time.

@donhindman9707 4 ай бұрын

Yay for all those backyard engineers! What a great hack. He totally corrected the pour mechanism and it's ability to flow fuel. The original can pour mechanism is completely unusable. I think Harbor is unloading these cheap as there's a newer version which actually works. Go get a couple of these and follow the video and save some $$$

@karlrovey 25 күн бұрын

They're perfectly useable as is. I have never had an issue with this style spout.

@lincolntodd3878 23 күн бұрын

This is by far the best video on the internet. I hate these gas cans with a passion. Glad to see someone else not liking these cans and thought to improve the crappie design. Going to try this on my cans.

@BackyardMaine 23 күн бұрын

Thank you.

@56PapaBear56 24 күн бұрын

To bad that we have to go through all that work just to get a fuel can to work properly. Thanks for posting this easy repair. This is why I take really good care of my old Rubbermaid fuel cans.

@madusonkeeper 23 күн бұрын

As a single woman who lived up north my first one of these was in winter you learn real fast to fix them.

@GrampiesWorkshop 2 жыл бұрын

How's she goin'? These gas cans are sure a pain in the rear end!!! These were nice changes. It's been my experience with these changes you made, you spill a lot less fuel. And at the cost of fuel these days, no one wants to spill any!! Thanks for sharing and take care!!!

@BackyardMaine 2 жыл бұрын

Yup the safety measures make them a lot less safe and worse for the environment. Quick fix though. Thanks for your support. Have a great weekend.

@edwardvan00 18 күн бұрын

The original nozzle is the most frustrating of designs ever invented. Thanks for the education.

@kathleenjmalmquist3015 25 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video!!!!! I’ve given away several of the new gas cans because they are so difficult to use and by accident came across one of the old type gas cans. I was so happy to find it and will never get rid of it, but if I ever need to buy a second gas tank now I know how to fix it…..yay!!

@BackyardMaine 24 күн бұрын

You bet, thanks for watching!

@jaygeistkemper3061 26 күн бұрын

Agreed, spilled more gas trying to used the gorilla spring-loaded ones than in all the years before this “safety” mod. 👍🏻for this video and 👍🏻to Kolschesky for mentioning the flexible spout kit from Tractor Supply!

@LT390 24 күн бұрын

I've spilled more gas using the spring loaded nozzles than removing the dumb nozzle all together and pouring gas into my lawn mower, weedwacker, chainsaw, etc, directly from the wide mouth opening with no funnel. These new cans and nozzles are the dumbest thing since capless fuel filler necks on today's cars.

@joelnordstrom8049 19 күн бұрын

??? Why spend all that $$ at tractor supply when for $2, $3, you can get a very good old school can at a garage sale. I like tractor supply, fleet farm etc too, but I like my $$ better

@BackyardMaine 2 жыл бұрын

If you're a subscriber THANK YOU! If your new here you can subscribe for free by clicking this link. kzfaq.info/love/dOuZ0bxeSxA8ZAHttc0U-w But either way I would love to hear your opinion of these new fuel cans and also how you're dealing with these high fuel prices. Thanks John...

@SmartLifeSolutionsWork Жыл бұрын

You never say what specific problem the new EPA design causes. So Whats the problem you are fixing? I have trouble closing it properly. Nor does it have a vent so pouring is hell.

@BackyardMaine Жыл бұрын

@@SmartLifeSolutionsWork I thought I detail each problem and then show the solution to each problem.

@datrucksdavea2080 Жыл бұрын

Stay warm! Weather channel shows it's pretty cold up in Maine I have quite the variety of plastic fuel jugs. Different ones for different things. Now they're working better, Thanks to your video. I like to keep a reserve of non-ethanol for all my power equipment, and it's sold in only a few places, so it's a small project transferring everything out of the 5 gallons into the smaller containers and mixing all the different ratios for all the different power equipment. I deliver gasoline, tanker driver. Prices are going down a bit, I commute Honda CBR 250 gets 70+ miles a gallon so it's not a Big deal

@butterfinger1171 25 күн бұрын

@@Yashjinxkinglol...I watched his video and it was absolutely fine. Your just trying to drum up some buissness with your sales pitch

@delcallman5525 11 күн бұрын

Fantastic video. Every man (and a few women) need to watch this. Greatly appreciated.

@ticklemesenpai447 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid. I actually use those large water containers from walmart and modified them with fuel hardware since the thread pitch is the same and costs half as much.

@BackyardMaine 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! Thanks for watching!

@smb9854 22 күн бұрын

I agree that the extra crap on our cans is a pain. Just because in California, vent holes are not allowed. So, EVERY fuel can has to be made without them. I spilled more fuel trying to fill a small push mower with a new "environmental safe" can than with an old Ironsides can. Thank you so much for this video.

@catsthinkmynameisclaude6955 20 күн бұрын

Guys... I haunt yard sales for old gas cans with proper simple spouts, and vents. I also pull over on the roads for gas cans blown out of trucks... Even if they're crushed, the old, proper, simple spouts are like GOLD. 😊

@jerryjohnson5545 2 жыл бұрын

Only thing I do differently: I remove the inner part of the spout all together and put a cap on the spout when not in use. Great video

@BackyardMaine 2 жыл бұрын

I actually thought about doing that but I was thinking I would probably lose the cap. Thanks for the comment Jerry.... and thanks for watching!

@michigandon Жыл бұрын

What size/type of cap fits on the spout?

@integr8er66 Ай бұрын

3/4" crutch tip

@BRAV-lm6xk 25 күн бұрын

I got a kit on amzn that is a simple flexible spout with a screw on cap at the end of the spout and a vent plug that you install in the can. 7 bucks and no more gas can safety nonsense. Turrns your new gas can into one from the good old days. The kit came with spouts for my 1 ga and 5 gal cans

@barryf5479 25 күн бұрын

Thanks. This is also a good solution. I'm waiting for California's Air Resourced Board to outlaw them. They just outlawed all small gasoline engines (weed whackers, lawn mowers, chainsaws, log splitters, etc). The enviro fools seem to all live in condos and tract houses. I'm rural and we need tools.

@stevelattner726 24 күн бұрын

Dude I love you so much right now.

@johnmiglautsch4587 16 күн бұрын

BEST SPOUT EVER! If you 'remove' the red piece, you can vent and pour without spilling a drop. DO NOT REMOVE the spring - DO NOT DRILL vent -

@patrickgr1547 4 ай бұрын

I hope the manufacturer listens. Today it’s general practice to use CAD to develop a new product. Taking engineering to another level. Taking the short route and slipping through field testing.

@bluenetmarketing 25 күн бұрын

It amazes me that we "allow" other people to force us to use things that don't work, we don't want, we didn't ask for, and benefit NO ONE. I'm pretty sure this could be considered a canary in the coal mine for our other freedoms, too. So, what the hell are you going to do about it?

@JulianaBlewett 18 күн бұрын

Others have to protect people from themselves. Can you imagine what America would look like without the EPA? We would be living in a treeless garbage dump.

@trevorbryant242 12 күн бұрын

I mean if you don't like it, dont buy it. No one forces you to buy it. They still make the old containers...

@bluenetmarketing 12 күн бұрын

@@trevorbryant242 No, the old containers are no longer "allowed" to be sold. They all have the commie spouts on them that don't work.

@drsnooz8112 6 күн бұрын

Thank you for making my can very useable now. The nozzle works great once you remove the 90# spring they have in it. Gas flows smoothly and doesn't spill everywhere. My old fix was to mangle the nozzles until they do what I want, Your way is better.

@earlwarren2265 26 күн бұрын

Lucky that I have the old style gas cans. Thanks for updating me on the new ones.

@qatmandeaux 20 күн бұрын

Let's dox the EPA weasel who dreamed this up. The can industry must know a name or two.

@BourneAccident 25 күн бұрын

I did every gas container that I own. The old ones and the new modern energy efficient safety ones with the leaky nozzles that leave gas dripping all over the place. They are all perfect now.

@rogersmith3219 Күн бұрын

Enjoyed your video. I will correct my current fuel container just like you describe.

@Jeep4Wrk 11 күн бұрын

Excellent! My can is older than these new ones, but if I buy a new can, I'll do your mods. Thanks!

@MikeB-jh1si Ай бұрын

The Nanny State in action. No common sense and drives the cost up for everything we buy…

@RanchoTexano 25 күн бұрын

While making it worse!

@williamwazere 2 жыл бұрын

Those containers seem immensely annoying, actually weird that they have the same restrictions for diesel as well. Properties of diesel and petrol/gas are way different realistically. Like I can half understand the caution with petrol (though the implimentation still seems foolish). At least there's quick and clean fixes though!

@BackyardMaine 2 жыл бұрын

I know I was also surprised that they had these safeties on the diesel cans. They are designed to keep people from spilling gas or ignition of vapors but in reality you spill the fuel and cause more of an issue. Easy fix though. Thanks for watching!

@2adamast Жыл бұрын

I guess you could use diesel can as gas can and make the factory liable when it explodes when fueling a fire. The surviving factories didn't take the risk against that Darwin award.

@davidiverson 24 күн бұрын

Definitely gonna apply these four fixes to every new gas can I buy. I have an old one that I guard with my life. Let's remember that "we the people" should remain in control of what we can and can't buy and use. Thanks for a great video!

@Groovy1965 23 күн бұрын

You are a life saver. I usually unscrew my nozzle and use a funnel to fill my mower. Using the nozzle over time I have fatigued and broken the plastic gas tanks in my mowers, which are NOT cheap to replace.

@judmorrison68 25 күн бұрын

I hope the bureaucrats who came up with this disaster of a mandate see this video and truly see what we, the people, think of them. This is the American way here

@twc9000 20 күн бұрын

The federal government, through the EPA, mandated this new style and made it slower, leak more and a lot more expensive. This is just one reason why the federal government is limited to 27 enumerated powers by the Constitution. But, the Constitution is just a piece of paper and has been increasingly ignored.

@sptownsend999 14 күн бұрын

I really appreciate how you actually went through the process to show how to fix the mechanism so it actually works -- although the sarcasm of "just get yourself one of these now-illegal nozzles" is funny, real information (like yours) is much more helpful!

@samlynn2743 22 күн бұрын

OMG - I went to Tractor Supply a couple years ago to buy a new can for my gas zero turn. I can't tell you how aggravating it was to try to fill the 5 gal can to 4 gallons (I can only lift 4 gal) and yet watch the gallons count while barely holding the nozzle into the can so it wouldn't spew out all over the place (which I learned the hard way). Then I get back to the farm and can't get the gas to go (arthritic hands). I was so mad and wondered why in the hell this can is so stupidly designed. One word: government. Seems the answer to most all our problems. I'm so thankful I found this. Can't wait to apply steps 1-4. You should consider running for office, oh wait, they don't accept too many common sense folks. Thanks!