How to Fix a New Gas Can in a Few Minutes | Gas Can Modifications
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- In this video I show you how to fix a new gas can by making some modifications. Gas cans sure aren't made like they used to be. In some ways they are more dangerous and if nothing else, a major pain to deal with.
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Adam
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I never once used one of these cans without spilling everywhere.
It is just more proof that if you want something ruined, just put a bunch of people in DC in charge of it.
Thank you for the spring tip. I just fixed so my gas cans and filled my tank without spilling everywhere.
I am a fuel systems engineer for OEM. EPA can be overzealous…This gas can was very difficult to operate especially after breaking my wrist. I just took over-engineered spring out, and use this container easier. Thank you for the suggestion
Awesome, I am glad it was able to help! Thanks a lot for the feedback!
The government can stuff all these new spouts up their ass
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Can be? More like "Are", the EPA are trying to keep themselves relevant when the bulk of the 'low hanging fruit' have already been grabbed.
thank you for the video, I am 73 years old with arthritis and your modification allowed me to use this device on the gas can
Never thought I needed to mod out my gas can until now. Thanks for the great tips!
Many thanks, Adam! This type of instructional is where youtube is a gold mine. I have bought three or four of the newer style cans that have been nothing but frustrating from attempting to fill at the pump, to pouring the contents into a gas tank. I finally got the vent modification as you recommend. I am sure that is the secret to having a properly functioning can! Thank you for saving much time and frustration! Blessings back to you!
Thank you so much for this video!!! I am a 64 year old female who thought she had strong hands until I had to deal with the new gas cans!!!!!
Having just sprayed gas all over my generator and feet, I VERY MUCH appreciate this video. Thank you!
Been there, done that! Glad this was helpful! Thanks for the feedback!
Terrific!! You just saved me $15 as I was about to buy a new regular spout for my Midwest Can which has a similar safety spout. I don't at all mind the idea of having the spout being able to seal off completely to avoid evaporation and to minimize that during pouring, but I couldn't use it to fill my small Stihl weed trimmer and blower without spilling gas every time. Removing the spring solved the problem and still lets me click it closed when I'm done. I did also reinstall the O-ring which I think improves the seal without adversely impacting the ability to control the open/closed state. I might consider doing the "stretched string / cut" trick to let it self-close while making it much easier to hold open, but we'll see how it goes without the spring. Great video.
Thanks so much! I hate these new nozzles! So hard to hold the nozzle down and the can...too much juggling. I went for your shortened spring method and so much better!
Wow, I didn't think about using a little caulk (?) when putting in the breather. I ordered some from Amazon to use when FIXING my brand new BROKEN gas cans. Great idea sir!
Thanks for the great tip on removing the spring, it was definitely much too strong, planning to leave it out rather than modify.
You bet! Glad it helped!
I had no idea The change in the gas can was due to the emissions what a joke! My husband and I struggled many times with the stupid gas cans to the point that we just left the top of it completely off at least now I know to take the spring out that’s amazing thank you so much for that tip.
When these 'New & Improved' EPA-tampered fuel cans first came out I was much younger and didn't have arthritic hands. Now I do...and I cuss these cans on a regular basis. Now, after putting this into practice, I'll be able to talk nicely to the cans once again. I live in an area of the US where there can be 100-150 miles between fuelling stations. I carry fuel and maybe 6-8X a year have to help a stranded car out. This will be MUCH easier and less spillage while trying to hold up a 5-gal can AND keep the spring open. Thanks!
When it’s cold, these cans can’t be used by weak and/or arthritic hands.
So, I just don’t give a flying turd.
I take the whole top of the can off, and just pour it into the tank.
Sure, I spill some. Maybe even a lot.
And I care about the environment.
But I hate governmental stupidity even more.
I agree, the spring isn't necessary. Thanks for the tip.
Thank you so much for your video it’s gonna make it a lot easier I struggled to get that black piece to twist around and you got a push it in and turn it and I couldn’t do it with my arthritis thank you so much makes it a lot easier
Thank you so much for the very helpful instructional video!
This company should be PAYING YOU!!!
Thank you! All these cans are so difficult to use.
Now I can fill my golf cart without calling for help!
Thanks for this video. I literally tore my first spout apart trying to get the gas out. Heading out to the garage right now to do this hack.
You are welcome! Hope you found that it made it much more manageable!
Thanks Adam!! I and now fill my 2 cycle equipment without a mess. I'm in the "hate them" camp.
😂 Yeah I cant stand the new cans. Glad this was able to help. Thanks for the feedback Jack!
I have had one of these gas cans for the longest time and I never couldn’t figure out why I couldn’t get gas out other than just a drop here or there. I never knew I had to push the button in. Had to take my mom gas last night and couldn’t get but just a tiny bit in and was enough to get her to gas station so today I decided to look up how to modify the spout. I found your video extremely helpful with not only how to modify the spout but to also push that button in. I feel so silly now. Another thing that I don’t like about this can is that the fumes build up and my can starts to swell so I always just left the cap unscrewed a bit. Now problem solved
I am really glad to hear it was helpful. Don't feel silly, the things are not user friendly! Thanks a lot for sharing your experience!
The finest European engineering I've seen on you tube! Thank you! Hate how these cans our expensive and the nozzles don't last!
1/2inch drill bit worked best for me. Looking for silicone caulk now 😮
Just pulled the spring out, Thank you sir !!!!
Thanks. Three reasons why I use Justrite gas cans.
Yes, Justrite and Eagle cans are great! Justrite is a little higher quality in my opinion but they are both good right from the start! Thanks for the feedback Jim!
new style so safety conscious they can't be used for the intended purpose. Wish I'd seen this video long ago. I sold my new cans at a loss and got a bunch of old style for nearly free
Thanks for the great mods Adam. Sure helps out both on my plastic & newer metal cans.
I HATE these gas containers. Thanks for the help.
You're welcome! Glad it helped! Thanks for the feedback 🙂
Thank you! Looks easier than the tire valve stem mod I saw last year. Thank the Lord my brother helped me! My Can has permanent sucked n sides just from sitting a full year w Gas in it!
This is very easy! Once the sided get sucked in, a lot of times they wont come back out on their own. I had a few cans like that. Appreciate the feedback!
I was able to blow my can back out with an air compressor. I put a plastic garbage bag tightly around the end of the compressor tip and shot air into it. It popped back out just like new.
@@ronniewarner8046 thank you! I'll have to give it a try!
Yeah now I don't have to throw away all my newer cans...lol I have 1 that must have been purchased before all the newer requirements. I'll definitely fix the ones I have. Such a great help thanks 😎
You are welcome! Glad to hear it was helpful. Thanks for the feedback!
This dude is making my life easier by the the viewing minute.
😂 Glad to hear! Hope I can continue to do so in future videos. Thanks for the feedback!
I used one for the first time few weeks ago. After figuring out how to use it, I was not strong enough to push and hold the thing with one finger. I am definitely taking that spring out.
It will make a big difference!
Excellent help. This new nozzles that come on cans suck
Adam, your channel is ONE OF THE BEST on CZcams. (Liked & Subscribed always) This one is a life saver! Direct, Well Filmed and Edited as usual; thank you - John 14:6
I just put a funnel in my machine gas tank. Take the can fill cap off and pour into the funnel. Job done. I guess you could add a Schrader valve to the back side as a vent. I don't seem to need one.
All these worked GREAT!
Thank you, thank you, thank you... I spent an hour or more trying to get my can to flow and it just wouldn't, at least not into the fuel fill anyhow...everywhere else outside the car, the can, the spout, all of it, just not in the fuel fill...two minutes into the fix and my car now has gas in the actual tank...Hazzar!
Just for that I subscribed, I bet I'll need your advice again for something else...did I mention...thank you?
You are very welcome! I am really glad to hear that it was able to help you! These new gas cans really should be called trash cans lol Thank you very much for the feedback and look forward to seeing you around on the channel!
Thanks
Thanks..spring out and in the garage
Good demo, thanks
After drilling the hole for the vent, take off the nozzle, invert the can, and shake out that little bit of plastic that snuck in from the drilling. Probably not there, but better to check instead of having your gas tank find it and plug up.
Very helpful, thanks. I had to come watch a video to learn how to use the damn thing.
You are welcome! Isn't it awful how confusing they have made some of these things? Thanks a lot for the feedback Paul!
I didn't want to purchase a 'new' gas can because they are too difficult to use. Thank you for these easy fixes.
Great Video.... keep up the good work. just what I needed to know. txs
Glad you liked it! Thanks a lot for the feedback.
Thank you
going to get one thanks a bunch for the info good Idea
Great video. First of all we should not have to do any of this. If you want a real challenge try the new Sceptre gas can it takes 3 hands to operate. And so much for safety features, I have gas all over my garage floor. I am over 70 and pretty smart, but this thing is just NOT practical, I will await your video on this.
I have a push mower and it has tiny gas tank and a Cub Cadet with a big gas tank so I have two gas cans one with and one without a vent. Every time I try to fill the push mower with the vented can I end up with gas all over the mower so the gurgle is a good thing for it .
Excellent!
Really well explained and put together. I have just ordered 2 scepter 20l tanks ,that will go on the back of my jet ski. They have some other yellow nozzle, the more flexible type. These cans say self ventilation, which is from the nozzle. I may buy this type of nozzle instead, well see. My question is, so these cans are not venting with these nozzles closed, so how will it be for these cans out in the sun.if they have no other vent ???
I know I'm late, but you forgot to just get rid of that nozzle. Needs to be the old flex hose that doesn't really flex, but it helps. They sell the vent caps and the flex nozzles as a package deal on some sites. Just be mindful of the gaskets!
I haven't bought a gas can in years, until yesterday. I couldn't figure out how the darn thing works. Then I read the instructions. It was a pain in the butt. You better believe I will modify it, but please don't tell my green energy friend.
This may be the most useful CZcams hack I’ve ever seen
Awesome. I am glad you found it helpful. I cannot stand the new gas cans!
Still miss a flexible hose on the end
Tractor supply sells the flex able hoses, you can get a small or larger one. Kinda high but they work good.
Nice video! I’m digging it!
Appreciate it! Glad you liked it!
very helpful .. thank you!
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful. Thanks for the feedback!
Best video ever!
Glad you liked it! Has really made it much less aggravating to deal with these cans!
My favorite thing in the world is when I press that little tube down and the 200 psi from the tank being SLIGHTLY warm sprays gas directly into my eyes
Yes! It is a great way to clean the eyeballs, gargle like mouthwash, and also use as cologne! Very hygienic!
@@HowToHomeDIY the burning sensation means it’s working!
bless you
My problem is the seal between the cap and the nozzle leaks. I've tried a couple of brands with the same results. Any suggestions on how to seal nozzle and cap?
Good fix, helped me alot.
Awesome. Glad it helped. Thanks for the feedback!
Thank uuu my life will be a little bit less miserable thanks to u 😌😌😌🙃🙃🙃
You are welcome! I can definitely relate. Seems like such a small thing but doing this really makes it so much easier.
Perfect.. using all your mods.. Now I won't have gas all over me and the garage floor.
Nice, good video.
You can get a normal replacement spout and not need to modify the original. It will have a proper cap on it as well. $6.
Gr8 video
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@HowToHomeDIY the spring is too tight I stretched it with needle nose pliers and cut 2 inches and the tension on spring is perfect now. I was tearing my thumb up before gr8 idea
Edam great vid,
Good tips. How is the caulk holding up?
So far so good! Thanks for the feedback!
I just modified my gas can today. The old one was ridiculous. Another case of our gooberment trying to help us. Just buy the ezy pour spout and be done with it. Better pour and also a vent.
Love the idea but you didn't mention cleaning out the plastic shavings from the inside of the can after drilling. You don't want them in the motor later.
The gas can is the my go to example of the government screwing up the most basic tasks.
It is a good example for sure.
The new gas cans are dangerous I can’t even get it halfway filled without spilling gas on the ground. Stupid filter thing causes the pump to stop flowing
What about the sports with clear straw inside? Keeps getting airlocked when pouring.
One of the main reasons that gas cans are like this is because of lawsuits. Idiots that poured fuel on open flame and causing injury to themselves. Fuel cans/jugs always had sealing caps and sealing vents before.
Did not modify my spring tension, YET. My objection to this infernal design was whenever you pull spout out of the tank you're filling, because I don't have three hands, I'd have to press the safety latch every single time in order to get more gas from my can. I took a utility knife and whittled off the cam or wedge part of the black safety plunger piece, located on the left side. Exactly at 3:13 in the video, that wedge part is visible on the side pointing toward the watch band, and adjacent to it. Again at exactly 5:44, wedge part is next to left thumb. WHAT that little wedge does, is soon as you depress the black safety part down into the square barrel, you hear a click, so that when you allow the black part to slide back out then it is latched / locked all over again. With the wedge whittled away, you are able to "press to unlock" the black button down, AND, it will stay UNLOCKED no matter how many times you compress & release the spring tension, even after the cows come home. Just overcome the spring tension, press the black safety plunger as many times as it takes to top your tank off. Now IF you want it locked again, all you have to do is manually press the safety lock, to the right, (which is to say will be to the left as you are looking at spout from the underside) you'll hear the click and now is LOCKED. You're welcome: I'll take my bow now.
That helps, but the spouts are still a pain. Have you found any well-made aftermarket spouts? There are a lot of reviews that say the EZ Pour o-rings fail within a year. Thanks
Those are the only ones that I knew of. We have a couple and they haven't gone bad yet. Not sure how many years we have had them though.
what about taking out the filter
The new gas cans are garbage because of the new nozzles. Thanks for giving a fix for the crap that they sell.
What size drill bit did you use?
It should say and the package with the vent
What size drill bit for the vent hole?
1/2”
how fast does that nozzle pour vs the regular sceptor spouts... they are way too slow for me!
The new gas cans are designed to spill gasoline. I rarely spilled gas with the regular cans but now I spill gasoline almost every time I pour some.
the worst part is the white filter when filling the can. backsplashing gas everywhere. didn't address that.
Can easily be cut out. I actually don’t have any gas cans with them though as I purposely try to avoid them.
I don’t like the yellow part they got on my gas can I have arthritis and I can’t hardly open it up and I don’t know how to use it
You can also rip off the safety unlock lever entirely; that is, the black piece you have to depress in this video to then move the plunger. I found that far more annoying than the spring given that all my filler necks are rigid and depressed so I can rest the spout inside them. Give it a try.
i just replaced 6 cans with ez pour nozzles. cost me 12 dollars per spout. wish i saw this 1st. lol
haha well those are nice nozzles!
Why not leave the spring completely out?
I think I show or mention that as an option in the video.
The government did not take into effect the people that have arthritis. Its almost impossible for me to get the cap off to fill the can, and then worse to push the spring loaded nozzel.
These modern gas cans actually cause me to spill gas. They're a freaking fire hazard.
Buy a metal can from Just Rite manufacturing and eliminate these headaches
I spilled more gas using this crazy set up than I ever did with the old set up.
Gas cans are way over-engineered and can waste more gas than the old simple designs.
I have 3 five-gallon cans, each with a different nozzle operation.
One has a push-in knob and a pull lever to open the valve. The step to rest the can against the tank is too small and always slides off, plus damages my mower tank lip. There's no positive bottom grip to tilt the can while trying to hold open the nozzle with the palm and fingers. It often slips and spills gas. Also, it stops dispensing after a few seconds as the can develops a vacuum! 😡. There's even a filter screen which causes splash-back at the gas station, and more spilled gas. Try using that with a no-fuel-cap vehicle!!
My other older tank has a plain nozzle with a snap-on cap and I added the yellow bleed port to the handle. It dispenses like beast, though I have to be careful not to overfill the tank. It also leaks a little fuel despite the caulk.
Great video for those who need help with their ridiculous gas cans, regulated by people who never have to use one!
👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🗽🙏🏻 Enjoyed!
Glad to hear it! Thanks for the feedback!
I use a battery power transfer pump.
The anti splash crap piece of plastic in the neck has to go!
Lifting the gallon cans was too much effort.
I can leave the can on the ground now!
These new spouts have spilled more gas than they have saved.
Can attest to that.
Great video on how to circumvent this device from the global warming bureaucratic hell zone. Thanks.
😂 Glad it was helpful!
Yes the new cans are a pain in the butt
I hate the new gas cans. I spill way more gas. I get gas everywhere especially on me.
Yup, need 3 hands to run one!
Whoever designed the clicky clack safety thing on the cap has obviously never tried to fill a gas can below zero with their bare hands.
There is far more gas spilled by these new push on devices than the old ones so where's the benifit of using them? They are the worst idea I have ever seen for pouring a liquid. The spring weight is ridiculous to the point where you spill gas more often than not trying to use them. The oldest style of this divice is the hardest 1 to use while the newer ones are slightly better however, IMO still useless
I thought it was because the foreigners were getting a mower very hot and pouring gas on it and blowing themselves up even though it says on top do not refill hot