Using Jerry Cans

[v666]

Just tried the link and it does indeed open an almost blank page

There are a couple of drop down boxes, select 'Miscellaneous' on both and the content will come back.



Although a car fuel pump may be able to pump petrol, why would anybody consider taking the risk of combining petrol and electric just to save a little effort?

Tim

[neilb]

Has anyone had experience of using a jerry can hand pump. The quote that you can empty a can in 30 seconds.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Jerry-Can-Pump...QQcmdZViewItem

Anyone tried one?

[PeterR]

I have considered using an in line fuel care pump but never got round to it i think several fords ,fiats have them.the pump on ebay looks ok .I have used a much cheeper on that said it was ok for petrol but was not.

[Simon B]

Nasher,

Jerry Flask

I'd wager it could be emptied of rum in less than 90 seconds, I did get some pure cane spirit whilst in Jamaica (that's the stuff straight off the still with no added water) it tasted good but every morning after a "session" I woke up with the remains of the skin off the insides of my cheeks (mouth!) in the bottom of my mouth. Good stuff though! can't wait till we visit the mudda in lawh again.

[Nasher]

Thanks Mr B

will be looking that up now.

Prefer a drop of Pussers myself, but am also very partial to a drop of Jack D recently.

Nasher.

[jwalker]

Originally Posted by prairie tuber

...The newer heavy plastic military jerry cans that NATO currently uses as its standard have several advantages over the older metal military jerry cans as well as the cheaper thin plastic ones that are typically out there;

http://www.sceptermilitary.com/fuel_containers/

Prairie, do you have a source of supply for these?

[prairie tuber]

Originally Posted by jwalker

Prairie, do you have a source of supply for these?

I contacted the company and was provided with the contact info for a Canadian dealer of their military products that is based in Edmonton. Your best bet might be to send them an email to find a dealer of their military products that is based in the UK. Here is a link to their homepage & from their they have their cotact emails;

http://www.scepter.com/

I'll see if I can post some detail pictures tomorrow.


edit: Give these guys a try:


Swift Industrial Supplies Ltd
Unit 4
Deemouth Business Centre
South Esplanade East
Aberdeen , Scotland
AB11 9PB Phone: (+44) 1224 877722
Fax: (+44) 1224 249944

Web: http://www.swiftscotland.co.uk

[Rogue Wave]

Originally Posted by Neal

We use a tube that i got at the boat show called a something syphon cant remember the name but they have been talked about on here. Try a search i think they work well.
May not be as fast as some of the above but i think i spill less and dont have to hold can while filling the tank.

way to go buddy, best thing you can put on a boat.


you can buy small one called Jiggle syphons at halfords 4.99

[prairie tuber]

Here are some detail photos of the current standard NATO jerry cans. The dimensions are approximately 6 3/4" x 14 x 18 1/2"

[Pete7]

Originally Posted by jwalker

Prairie, do you have a source of supply for these?

Jeff, whats left of our Army uses heavy duty black plastic cans for water. Same size as a jerry can but has a large and small opening (to let the air back in). Whether they are fuel proof or not is a different question but I regularly use a couple of Towsures plastic containers for fuel and they seem to last. Would be worth a try if they overcome the rust / paint problems of jerry cans.

http://www.surplusandadventure.com/i...opscr3395.html

Pete

[jwalker]

Pete, I have a couple of these but they're not particularly satisfactory. I've had them a year or so. Firstly, the screw caps don't seal properly so I fitted O-rings. When they are lifted to pour they are slippery and there is no hand hold for the bottom. The caps have split around their top edge after being closed tightly for a long time and the plastic cuts and bruises quite easily. I've not used them for carrying fuel within the boat but I could imagine they would wear away by fretting if they were strapped to a rough deck. Another benefit real jerry cans have is three handles so that you can carry two in each hand.

Prairie, thanks for the pictures.

I'm interested in the ones Prairie has because they appear thicker, the screw cap looks sturdy (although it would be better offset like a standard jerry can) and they have the three carrying handles.

I emailed the company in Toronto and they replied quickly asking where I was and they would recommend a supplier. After I told them they haven't bothered to respond even though I said I was happy to buy them from Canada.

[codprawn]

I just had an incredible idea!!!

Yes I do get them now and again.............

The main problem I have with jerry cans is the bits of coating breaking up and the possibility of them clogging filters etc. Instead of throwing away the old cans why not coat them with some sort of resin???

POR15 do a fuel tank sealer but it's a stupid price. There are plenty of industrial paints out there - prob epoxy based - that would do the job nicely. Or even fibreglass type resin - nice and cheap - make up a batch and swill it around inside the cans.

Jerry cans are so cheap but the plastic ones are silly money.

[prairie tuber]

Everything you wanted to know about military jerry cans;



http://www.rocketcityrockcrawlers.co...per%20V1.3.pdf


And the Scepter MFCs in particular;



http://www.expeditionportal.com/equi...cepter_can.php

http://www.gobiusa.com/FuelWaterCans...aaa6f828203d91



And various suppliers of the Scepter MFCs & accessories;



http://www.davidsonproducts.com/gastransit.htm

https://dstactical.com/index.php?cPa...186ee54b68a678

http://www.offroadtuff.com/scepter.htm

http://www.quadratec.com/manufacture/Scepter/

http://www.gcec.info/products.asp?cat=36&pg=2

http://www.equipt1.com/h/component/p...art/Itemid,31/

http://www.pangaea-expeditions.com/scepter/

http://www.gobiusa.com/store.php?crn...on=show_detail

http://www.actiongear.com/cgi-bin/ta...9&M5.ctx=20689

[jwalker]

Wow, you've been busy!

Ta.

[mark-f]

I have been using these ones for a couple of years without any problem, I guess that as they are mil spec they are designed to put up with a lot of abuse.

http://websites.uk-plc.net/2012_Mari...d_Products.htm

[2012Marine]

Just a reminder to you all that I sell all the Scepter Cans and spouts, fuel transfer pumps air and hand (Petrol and diesel). Also please input this discount code which will give you all a 7.5% discount should you wish to purchase anything. 4318551658

http://websites.uk-plc.net/2012_Mari...__Transfer.htm

BTW I am also now doing Hypalon and Polyurathane non slip cladding for tubes (not sure if it will be a goer but might prove usefull to some of you. Check it out on the product catagories. (Same discount applies)

http://websites.uk-plc.net/2012_Mari...e_Sheeting.htm



All the best.

Greg

PS John K, I will sort out the trade entry soonest!!!

[jwalker]

Well there we go, a result. Oh the power of Ribnet...

[codprawn]

I see the fuel tranfer pump needs compressed air - when it mentions "inexpensive 12v units" does it mean a normal 12v car tyre pump like those from halfords???

[prairie tuber]

Why not simply get the additional MFC caps that have the NPT fittings and run a pickup lline inside the MFC to it's bottom, then run a conventional outboard fuel line (with a manual bulb pump) directly to the engine's fuel intake??

It makes no sense whatsoever to be messing about on open water trying to transfer fuel from a jerry to the main tank.

[Nos4r2]

Originally Posted by codprawn

I just had an incredible idea!!!

Yes I do get them now and again.............

The main problem I have with jerry cans is the bits of coating breaking up and the possibility of them clogging filters etc. Instead of throwing away the old cans why not coat them with some sort of resin???

POR15 do a fuel tank sealer but it's a stupid price. There are plenty of industrial paints out there - prob epoxy based - that would do the job nicely. Or even fibreglass type resin - nice and cheap - make up a batch and swill it around inside the cans.

Like this stuff?

Petseal

Rumour has it that it was invented for Massey-Tractorson tanks as they leak otherwise.