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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
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.
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
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...
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.
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.
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.
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!
I came here to say this !!! Now I use a 12volt submersible fuel pump. Plop it in the can and pump directly into gas tank. No lifting or futzing with heavy cans.
@@photon434 Agree, but you overlooked one thing. When politicians do what they do, 99.9% of the time it cost the hell out of these folks called taxpayers.
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.
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.
Yeah - we all know exactly who is pushing for "All Electric". There must be some personal incentives of some sort for that push - (? $ ?) @@warrenpuckett4203
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Yeah, including that doofus from New York that puts a slice of cheese on a raw burger pattie. Dude's never grilled in his life and he poses thinking he's accomplishing something. Chucky Schumer and his kind gave us this mess, thank you for showing us a way to fix what they broke.
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.
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 UA-cam. I expected an easy fix, but not this easy. Very cool. Thank you so much.
I live in florida and we keep 3-5 5 gallon cans on the ready for hurricanes ( for our generators) and I am immediately doing this to all my cans!!! Thank you
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!
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 UA-cam 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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 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!
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.
@@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.
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!!!
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!
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.
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.
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.
It's been so many years since I've bought a new gas can that it was news to me. What a pain in the ass! My cans are the old ones. No leaks, no issues no problems.
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!
Thank you for the video. I just bought the exact same can. I can't imagine trying to use it the way it was before the remodel. As an older person I'm used to things working the way they should before all these new designs infected everything.
You sir are a Godsend!!! I had a stroke in 2013 and my Left side was affected. Last Winter I needed one of these cans for Kerosene and ended up with one of the same cans, but in Blue (for Kero) I nearly cried trying to make it work, PLUS I lost all the strength in my Left hand, arm, fingers, and side so holding the 40 pound can of Kero while I fought with it to make it work was exasperating to say the least. With this modification I'm sure I'll be able to make use of this $30.00 JUNK "Plastic" can!? Yeah....how do we ALL like these fuel prices? It best get better come Nov. because we can't survive 4 more years of THIS!!! We sold off our life insurance, burned through our 401 K's, but refuse to max out our credit cards! There's just NOTHING left to sell. Make America GREAT again!! God bless the USA: Stoney
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 😊😊😊
@@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.
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.
Thanks for the modification information! I tried using an un-modded can a couple of years ago. These spouts/cans are not "old man friendly". When trying to lift 5gal of diesel into a RAM 2500, while trying to work the safety shut off lever and pressing the safety-spout into the lip of the fuel tank, I ended up with more diesel down my shirt and pants than into the tank! I'll be modifying mine today!
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!!
I recently bought a Midwest Can, soon I discovered all the flaws mentioned in this video, the "protection" in the cap is simply useless, and as mentioned by many, it spills gas out of a sudden. Greetings from Costa Rica.
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.
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!
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.
??? 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
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.
@@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.
I have spilled more gas using these newer kinds than I ever did the older styles. Thank you for this very entertaining video 👍👏. I do have a concern about plastic pieces falling into can when drilling.
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!
If you're a subscriber THANK YOU! If your new here you can subscribe for free by clicking this link. ua-cam.com/channels/dOuZ0bxeSxA8ZAHttc0U-w.html 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...
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.
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
Thank you for making this video. I have previously purchased kits that come with a standard spout that replaces the original government engineered POS along with the new vent, but the replacement spout usually will not fit back into the fuel can like the original. Your approach not only saves money (no new spout required), but is more functional too.
Look for "ez-pour spout" replacement spouts. They are also a good option to fix old cans that have beat up or missing lids. I have a hi-flow double length that is great for my old tractor (I need to climb up on it and balance, the extra long flex spout can be stuck into the tank before starting the pour. And fast flow reduced the time I need to hold up 5 gallons.)
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.
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!
I did pretty much the same but I just put a weaker spring in the nozzle. I like having a spring loaded nozzle that closes when you remove it, but not that strong.
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?
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.
we don't allow are 💩for brains reps in Dc bought and paid for by special interest groups ram these laws / rules down our throat without asking our opinions
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or just buy a real gas can to begin with
Great tips on the cans by the way!
Seems over fix. Buy a vented spout and toss the approved one.
@@calkrueger7931 this is a “vented spout”
@@ronmit-p5g
Good luck finding one!
The absolute worst experience, even more than folding a fitted sheet, is using these cans. Thank you for making the world a better place.
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
😂😂😂 I gotta kick outta the folding a fitted sheet comment! It's true!!!
I am going to have to start working on an alternative to fitted sheets. Hmm...🤣👍
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fitted sheets are easy just roll the damm thing up into a ball.
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.
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!
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
Richard Nixon should have stayed in bed the day he created the EPA.
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...
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.
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.
The nine scariest words in the english language. "I'm from the government and I'm here to help".
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.
@@jessetorrens4494 The "every accident is preventable" philosophy making everything more difficult and annoying.
@@BackyardMaineYour next video should be a fix for useless politicians😆👍
We all appreciate paying $25-$35 for the "new and improved" cans, right? Then we need to dumb them down in order to use.
I've had nothing but trouble with these modern horrible fuel cans. Thank you so much for publishing this fix.
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!
Awesome.. Happy to help.
I came here to say this !!!
Now I use a 12volt submersible fuel pump. Plop it in the can and pump directly into gas tank. No lifting or futzing with heavy cans.
Actually, they are well designed. As is they meet safety standards. But they are easy to modify if the owner so desires.
You've done more good for humanity than all the politicians combined could possibly do. Thank you kindly!
Perfectly stated. Politicians may do more damage than good.
@@photon434 Agree, but you overlooked one thing. When politicians do what they do, 99.9% of the time it cost the hell out of these folks called taxpayers.
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.
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.
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
Yeah - we all know exactly who is pushing for "All Electric". There must be some personal incentives of some sort for that push - (? $ ?) @@warrenpuckett4203
the sad thing is i spill more gas with these cans than with the old ones.
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.
I feel so satisfied knowing that it was a felony for me to watch this video from California.
Its a sad situation when california is setting the standards for the rest of the country.
And according to Prop 65 you will get cancer too!
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
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
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.
This is why I still have my 20 year old gas cans..
Wise move
I have 1. I make sure to keep it out of the sun. I want to make it last.
my old cans are cracking apart from old age, so almost time to upgrade and modify like shown in this video
Still using 3 30+ yr old 5 gal. for backup storage. I would not take 3 new ones for free.
Ha ha! I am the 100th like.
That's a beautiful pour. As it should be. I've hated my gas cans for years. Thank you!
I have spilled more gas with this design than I ever did with the old ones.
Me too..
Not only spilled but spilled all over my pants I was wearing.
Interestingly, I spill far less.
Yesss !👍👍
@@karlrovey I've never spilled with that style of spout. and bonus: it lets me rest the can on the tank.
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!
So glad it helped. 👍
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.
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that. Agreed!
Thank you!!! A great solution to a government blunder made by people who don’t use gas cans. Love it.
You bet, thanks for watching!
Well put👍
Yeah, including that doofus from New York that puts a slice of cheese on a raw burger pattie. Dude's never grilled in his life and he poses thinking he's accomplishing something. Chucky Schumer and his kind gave us this mess, thank you for showing us a way to fix what they broke.
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.
Last time I was poking around in my thirty year old shed, I saw three old gas cans in there. Guess I should appreciate them.
I never spilled gasoline until these non-spill cans were mandated by Congress.
same
Were they mandated by congress of by lawyers suing can companies into bankruptcy?
Certainly not as much !
government sucks
I bet not one congress member ever used one of those cans...
I, very reluctantly, used mine yesterday and use ALL of the appropriate cuss words. Thanks to you I will modify mine TODAY!
Glad it was helpful! You won't be disappointed.
Yup, me too, day before. I usually invent new words when I run out of old ones every time I gotta use these cans.
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 UA-cam. I expected an easy fix, but not this easy. Very cool. Thank you so much.
Glad it helped. You can will work well once you’re done. I have links to the vents if needed.
Common sense Mainer. 80 plus 11th generation Mainer 'from away' .
@@BackyardMaineSo why didn't you just post the link here?
@@a.j.martin7059He did. See description
The last steps to remove the spring and the filler screen insert are perfect. Thanks!
I live in florida and we keep 3-5 5 gallon cans on the ready for hurricanes ( for our generators) and I am immediately doing this to all my cans!!! Thank you
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!
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 UA-cam 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
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.
Its the EPA who came up with this crap, not Midwest Can. I am sure they hate it also.
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.
Is there anything that stuff won't seal? Lol
I followed your instructions, and now my new gas can actually works! Thank you very much!
That was one of the most straight-to-the-point DIY videos I've seen on UA-cam. Well done! Thanks for the upload.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you..
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!!
You bet, thanks for watching!
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.
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.
Can u give us a PN? I do t see it in their app?
@@David-cg4mn Amazon has that kit as well . Should be list real close to the pack of vents.
@David-cg4mn Menards sells kits too.
Well, now I know where to go to get a good spout! Thank-you!
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.
Brilliant - hats off to you, Sir 👏
You’re the hero we all need 😊
I do miss the old gas cans. Thank you
I do too.. I have another video coming up where I fix a gas can with a different style spout.
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 😂
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.
Fuel cans sold in Canada work the way they used to here. I bought two of them on my last trip!
goes to prove that there's more sue happy people here looking not to work but spend your money
Canadian cans go up to 25 liters (6.6 gallons)
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.
No wonder Canada had so many fires! 🤣🤣🤣
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!
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.
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
You bet, thanks for watching!
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 :)
Somehow I'm missing some context here?
Some heroes dont wear capes, thank you!
Thank you!
"No capes"
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.
Great plan..
Thanks for sharing this video! These new gas cans are such a pain to use but now this is solved ! Great job !
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.
@@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!
@@Boondocker101 That's great Keith..
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.
They are available on Amazon.
They sell the whole kit, old school replacement nozzle and vent at tractor supply for like 12 bucks.
I found some at Rural King!
I've bought them but had trouble finding a can that the threads match
@@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.
thank you so much. i didn't realize how much these cans had changed since i bought one.
Thanks!
Thanks so much for supporting the channel.. Much appreciated.
PERFECT-didn't think to see if those vents existed--another life saved😀
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!!!
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.
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!
This kit is great!! Have "fixed'" 7 gas cans this past summer.
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.
As a retired engineer, I did this to my can 10 years ago. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the rest of the community.
I nominate @BackyardMaine for a Nobel prize!
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.
Same here! A little costly, but sure easier. Especially when putting diesel in my tractor. Great video.
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.
Thank God for guys like you on UA-cam. I learned about removing the mesh. Now I know how to fix the gas flow issue! Thank you.
It's been so many years since I've bought a new gas can that it was news to me. What a pain in the ass! My cans are the old ones. No leaks, no issues no problems.
Actually, your cans emit vapor. Problem.
Every time I use my red can, words swirl in my brain that should never be spoken lol 😆
I’ve spoken some of those words
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!
This reminds me of all the bureaucracy in America. We care about you and your safety
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
This improvement has made my gas can soooooo much better. I hated the gas cans and now they a actually useable!! Thanks a bunch. 😊
You’re welcome. I’m glad you are finally able to enjoy a gas can!
Thank you for the video. I just bought the exact same can. I can't imagine trying to use it the way it was before the remodel. As an older person I'm used to things working the way they should before all these new designs infected everything.
Thank you! These gas cans spill all over the place, they're a fire hazard, this mod helps a lot
I just took off the spout and used a funnel but modifying the spout like this is a great idea
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
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!
What size/type of cap fits on the spout?
3/4" crutch tip
You sir are a Godsend!!!
I had a stroke in 2013 and my Left side was affected. Last Winter I needed one of these cans for Kerosene and ended up with one of the same cans, but in Blue (for Kero) I nearly cried trying to make it work, PLUS I lost all the strength in my Left hand, arm, fingers, and side so holding the 40 pound can of Kero while I fought with it to make it work was exasperating to say the least. With this modification I'm sure I'll be able to make use of this $30.00 JUNK "Plastic" can!? Yeah....how do we ALL like these fuel prices? It best get better come Nov. because we can't survive 4 more years of THIS!!! We sold off our life insurance, burned through our 401 K's, but refuse to max out our credit cards! There's just NOTHING left to sell.
Make America GREAT again!!
God bless the USA:
Stoney
Build back better has been a disaster just like we knew it would.
I just bought three of these cans. I was so upset when I tried to get gas out of the can, sheer madness to say the least! Thanks for posting this fix!
Nice. Liked the shot of removing the spring.
Thank You.
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
Yesssss! Blessings on all your camels for this solution to a most infuriating OSHA Fail.
Thank you. Yes these cans are a major fail but pretty easy to fix. Thanks for watching.
EPA not osha
OSHA adopted the DOT approved standard, but I think it all starts with the NFPA.
Can't say how much I loved this!!!
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.
Had to do the same with my 8 jerry cans. Huge difference. Nicely done and good video. 👍
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.
That's a great idea! Thanks for watching!
Great video! Good way to eliminate stupidity from your life!
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.
Step Zero: Look for an old one at a yard sale 😂
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.
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. 😊😊😊
@@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.
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.
@@Theupgradeguy Exactly, and simple.
Thank you for showing this simple, organized way to actually make one of these cans work!
You bet!
Thanks for the modification information! I tried using an un-modded can a couple of years ago. These spouts/cans are not "old man friendly". When trying to lift 5gal of diesel into a RAM 2500, while trying to work the safety shut off lever and pressing the safety-spout into the lip of the fuel tank, I ended up with more diesel down my shirt and pants than into the tank! I'll be modifying mine today!
yep, you have to fix something that is brand new. Thank you Washington.
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!!
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!
I recently bought a Midwest Can, soon I discovered all the flaws mentioned in this video, the "protection" in the cap is simply useless, and as mentioned by many, it spills gas out of a sudden. Greetings from Costa Rica.
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.
Before they made these 'cans' safer and more environmentally 'friendly', I never spilled as much fuel all over the place.
Every new gas can with that funny nozzle I have ever used I have broken either by accident or intentionally mostly intentionally
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!
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.
??? 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
Well done!!! As others have said, these nozzles are a nightmare, I'll be using your modification to "fix" my PITA diesel can! Thanks!!!
Good tutorial. It is amazing that irrational regulations - screws everything up. Thanks for sharing fixes that makes fuel cans as they should be !!
A little more money, but Tractor Supply sells a kit that includes a flexible spout which is also a plus in my opinion.
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.
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
those replacement spouts are awful. the only ones I've spilled more with are my old cans when the spouts started cracking from age.
As a single woman who lived up north my first one of these was in winter you learn real fast to fix them.
Great video, thanks!
I'll be blunt. The people that designed these gas cans think we are all idiots.
It's even. We think THEY'RE idiots too.
No doubt!
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.
@@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.
@@jimbruton9482 Yet the regular spouts used for retrofitting newer gas cans remain widely available.
Beautiful. I've been removing the spout and just pouring it but it leaks down the front of the can. Your fixes are much better.
I have spilled more gas using these newer kinds than I ever did the older styles. Thank you for this very entertaining video 👍👏. I do have a concern about plastic pieces falling into can when drilling.
Defeating the Nanny State, one video at a time.
Nice comment!
A+
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!
If you're a subscriber THANK YOU! If your new here you can subscribe for free by clicking this link. ua-cam.com/channels/dOuZ0bxeSxA8ZAHttc0U-w.html 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...
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.
@@SmartLifeSolutionsWork I thought I detail each problem and then show the solution to each problem.
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
@@HiFi2312lol...I watched his video and it was absolutely fine.
Your just trying to drum up some buissness with your sales pitch
Thank you for making this video. I have previously purchased kits that come with a standard spout that replaces the original government engineered POS along with the new vent, but the replacement spout usually will not fit back into the fuel can like the original. Your approach not only saves money (no new spout required), but is more functional too.
Look for "ez-pour spout" replacement spouts. They are also a good option to fix old cans that have beat up or missing lids. I have a hi-flow double length that is great for my old tractor (I need to climb up on it and balance, the extra long flex spout can be stuck into the tank before starting the pour. And fast flow reduced the time I need to hold up 5 gallons.)
Excellent. There may still be a small issue figuring out which states restrict these aftermarket spouts (and ways to circumvent that.)
I get the old style gas cans at garage sales
These gas cans are a case study in why GOVERNMENT INVOLVEMENT IS A BAD IDEA.
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.
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!
I did pretty much the same but I just put a weaker spring in the nozzle. I like having a spring loaded nozzle that closes when you remove it, but not that strong.
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?
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.
I mean if you don't like it, dont buy it. No one forces you to buy it. They still make the old containers...
@@trevorbryant242 No, the old containers are no longer "allowed" to be sold. They all have the commie spouts on them that don't work.
@@trevorbryant242Um, no. You might get lucky and find one at a garage sale. Good luck! 😎✌️
we don't allow are 💩for brains
reps in Dc bought and paid for by special interest groups
ram these laws / rules down our throat without asking our opinions