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Posted: 4/28/2012 10:11:49 AM
Originally Posted By buck19delta:
they look exactly like my cans. i bet they are made by the same people.


I'll a few pics of the spout, opening and vent and see what you think.

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Posted: 4/28/2012 11:30:57 PM
Originally Posted By buck19delta:
they look exactly like my cans. i bet they are made by the same people.


But some of them have the fuel warning stamped in the metal and others only have a sticker.

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Posted: 4/30/2012 7:30:50 PM
Just got my two cans from British Atlantic.
Cans are brand new with a small red sticker that says for non-potable water. The sticker is easy to peel off.
I just called to order some more and they are out of stock until May 10 or so.
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Posted: 5/1/2012 12:55:42 AM
Originally Posted By 1catquak:
Just got my two cans from British Atlantic.
Cans are brand new with a small red sticker that says for non-potable water. The sticker is easy to peel off.
I just called to order some more and they are out of stock until May 10 or so.


What's the lining inside look like? Is it the greyish lining I photographed on Grouch's cans?
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Posted: 5/1/2012 9:59:30 PM
Kind of a light brown-orange color. Even coating with no "fuzzies" at the seams.

Upon first opening the can, there was a very strong paint odor.

Gasoline had no effect on the paint. They are good to go.
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Posted: 5/2/2012 6:11:38 AM
Originally Posted By buck19delta:
they look exactly like my cans. i bet they are made by the same people.


Here's my comparison between DO and BA cans for those who might have missed it.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_18/655316_British_Atlantic_vs__Deutsch_optic_fuel_cans__lot__o_pics_.html
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Posted: 5/10/2012 7:07:59 PM
Anyone have an update on the BA cans, thought I had heard they were supposed to be back in stock soon
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Posted: 5/10/2012 8:39:13 PM
Has anyone seen these Swedish 5L cans?

I hope they are nice, I have a few hundred headed in.

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Posted: 5/10/2012 9:06:44 PM
Originally Posted By Garand_Shooter:
Has anyone seen these Swedish 5L cans?

I hope they are nice, I have a few hundred headed in.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c90/tglance/swedecan.jpg


Kind of an odd duck isn't it. But if I was a bettin' man I'd wager you will sell them all. Good luck!
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Posted: 5/10/2012 9:35:39 PM
Originally Posted By zlman:
Originally Posted By Garand_Shooter:
Has anyone seen these Swedish 5L cans?

I hope they are nice, I have a few hundred headed in.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c90/tglance/swedecan.jpg


Kind of an odd duck isn't it. But if I was a bettin' man I'd wager you will sell them all. Good luck!


Yeah, they looked pretty neat. Last 5l cans we had were not nearly as cool and they sold like hotcakes.
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Posted: 5/11/2012 8:29:18 PM
Originally Posted By goodasgone81:
Anyone have an update on the BA cans, thought I had heard they were supposed to be back in stock soon


The must have received their next shipment because I got tracking numbers today for the dozen I ordered.

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Posted: 5/11/2012 8:41:21 PM
I also received tracking info, and it's saying fed-ex will deliver tomorrow but I have my doubts
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Posted: 5/11/2012 9:47:29 PM

Originally Posted By Scout_19Delta:
First and foremost, thanks to all in this thread. I've picked up a lot of very useful information. Which in turn, my pocketbook has had to pay for (pun intended). With that said I went on a little Scepter shopping spree. And done so with no regrets. Four for fuel and four for water. Even made a couple back up nozzels. Thanks again!

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Posted: 5/15/2012 10:15:58 PM
Originally Posted By zlman:
Originally Posted By Garand_Shooter:
Has anyone seen these Swedish 5L cans?

I hope they are nice, I have a few hundred headed in.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c90/tglance/swedecan.jpg


Kind of an odd duck isn't it. But if I was a bettin' man I'd wager you will sell them all. Good luck!


Got the first load in- I am pretty impressed with these!



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Posted: 5/16/2012 8:18:54 AM
Originally Posted By Garand_Shooter:
Originally Posted By zlman:
Originally Posted By Garand_Shooter:
Has anyone seen these Swedish 5L cans?

I hope they are nice, I have a few hundred headed in.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c90/tglance/swedecan.jpg


Kind of an odd duck isn't it. But if I was a bettin' man I'd wager you will sell them all. Good luck!


Got the first load in- I am pretty impressed with these!

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c90/tglance/can.jpg

Interesting design, personally have zero use for a 5l can.


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Posted: 5/16/2012 1:00:45 PM
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Has anyone purchased these new CARB fuel cans from Scepter?
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200473764_200473764?cm_mmc=Aggregates-_-Google-_-Fuel%20Transfer%20+%20Lubrication%3EFuel%20Cans-_-19708

http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/images/19708_lg.jpg?01AD=3k5PEG0KIKhOKPzl96GDZyoSbRWTs8pundsUMI_HznsMc99z_fxTTAQ&01RI=DA611BE59B9468C&01NA=na


Finally went to my local Pep Boys and bought one yesterday. Seems to be pretty solid plastic. Didn't take measurements but the base is slightly wider than the top is and although it says it's only 5.3 gal, I filled mine with 5.5 gal and still had a little room left over.
Not crazy about the included spout but I haven't actually tried using it yet. Storing it in a shaded part of my garage for a week and I'll see how the temps effect the container. This coming weekend I'll pour the gas into my car and see how easy it is to do so but so far I'm pleased with this purchase.
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Posted: 5/19/2012 7:37:14 AM
Originally Posted By zlman:
Originally Posted By Garand_Shooter:
Originally Posted By zlman:
Originally Posted By Garand_Shooter:
Has anyone seen these Swedish 5L cans?

I hope they are nice, I have a few hundred headed in.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c90/tglance/swedecan.jpg


Kind of an odd duck isn't it. But if I was a bettin' man I'd wager you will sell them all. Good luck!


Got the first load in- I am pretty impressed with these!

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c90/tglance/can.jpg


Interesting design, personally have zero use for a 5l can.


I keep gallon containers of Coleman lantern fuel outside in a ventilated fuel shed. They've been there for a little over 1 1/2 years and even though the cans are covered there's quite a bit of rust forming on the outside of the cans. I can envision them being a pile of rust in a few more years.

I think these swedish cans will be ideal for keeping the lantern fuel in.
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Posted: 5/19/2012 7:57:28 AM
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Originally Posted By CTRob65:


I keep gallon containers of Coleman lantern fuel outside in a ventilated fuel shed. They've been there for a little over 1 1/2 years and even though the cans are covered there's quite a bit of rust forming on the outside of the cans. I can envision them being a pile of rust in a few more years.

I think these swedish cans will be ideal for keeping the lantern fuel in.


One of my employees restores and rebuilds old Coleman lanterns, and he took 3 home for just that use.

ETA,
they are up on the website now.
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Posted: 5/20/2012 10:12:34 AM
Originally Posted By zlman:
Originally Posted By Garand_Shooter:
Originally Posted By zlman:
Originally Posted By Garand_Shooter:
Has anyone seen these Swedish 5L cans?

I hope they are nice, I have a few hundred headed in.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c90/tglance/swedecan.jpg


Kind of an odd duck isn't it. But if I was a bettin' man I'd wager you will sell them all. Good luck!


Got the first load in- I am pretty impressed with these!

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c90/tglance/can.jpg

Interesting design, personally have zero use for a 5l can.




Small cans are great for mixing two cycle fuel as well as fuel for the dirt bikes and four wheelers for the kids.

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Posted: 5/21/2012 6:27:59 PM
Originally Posted By Garand_Shooter:
Originally Posted By CTRob65:


I keep gallon containers of Coleman lantern fuel outside in a ventilated fuel shed. They've been there for a little over 1 1/2 years and even though the cans are covered there's quite a bit of rust forming on the outside of the cans. I can envision them being a pile of rust in a few more years.

I think these swedish cans will be ideal for keeping the lantern fuel in.


One of my employees restores and rebuilds old Coleman lanterns, and he took 3 home for just that use.

ETA,
they are up on the website now.


Any idea when you'll get more 20L gas cans in stock? In need of a couple for my jeep!
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Great thread, Fordguy and others! Thank you for taking the time-this was long overdue I think


I think we also thank Feral for approving it, he could have easily said "no thanks." So thank you Feral.



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Posted: 6/1/2012 7:31:51 PM
Originally Posted By TheRealSundance:

Originally Posted By Scout_19Delta:
First and foremost, thanks to all in this thread. I've picked up a lot of very useful information. Which in turn, my pocketbook has had to pay for (pun intended). With that said I went on a little Scepter shopping spree. And done so with no regrets. Four for fuel and four for water. Even made a couple back up nozzels. Thanks again!

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/Scout_19D/gascan1.jpg

What did you make the backup nozzles out of?


I'd also like to know what parts you used to make the nozzles.

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Posted: 6/2/2012 5:36:03 AM

Originally Posted By AL25:
Originally Posted By TheRealSundance:

Originally Posted By Scout_19Delta:
First and foremost, thanks to all in this thread. I've picked up a lot of very useful information. Which in turn, my pocketbook has had to pay for (pun intended). With that said I went on a little Scepter shopping spree. And done so with no regrets. Four for fuel and four for water. Even made a couple back up nozzels. Thanks again!

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/Scout_19D/gascan1.jpg

What did you make the backup nozzles out of?


I'd also like to know what parts you used to make the nozzles.


I posted a pic on page one of this thread of a nozzle I put together.

The internal threads of the USGI jerry can and the Scepter MCF jerry can and the standard 55 gallon drum are all....2 inch NPT thread

I really hope you guys can see a pattern here: The 55 gallon drum was in service when the US military adopted the jerry can, so our US jerry can was made to be compatible with our stuff. Remember that in 1941 we were not making strenuous efforts to get along with the Germans. Then in the early 1990s when the Scepter MFC jerry can was adopted by the US military...the top needed to be compatible with the equipment that was already in service, so 2 inch NPT thread oh hai

The opening where you fill the fuel tank of your unleaded gasoline powered BOV is 3/4 inch. 5/8 inch tubing is 3/4 inch outside diameter.

So what is needed is 2 inch NPT thread on one end and 5/8 inch hose on the other.
No problem...only cost about $10 when I did the project in 2009

A parts list could go something like this:
some 5/8 inch hose...get as much as you need...I made one set up over 6 feet long for draining cans from the roof of the Suburban into the fuel tank.
5/8 hose to NPT thread nipple...the thread size is not very critical 5/8, or 3/4 or 1 inch...whatever
Threaded bushing to 2 inch NPT

IIRC mine was 2" to 1" bushing then 1" to 5/8 bushing then 5/8 threat to 5/8 tubing nipple then 5/8 poly hose. I know I ended up with the arrangement I had because of the parts in stock at the store that day. You might be able to just use one bushing and the nipple if you can get the right sizes.
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This set-up is cool and all but I pitty you when its time to refuel that tank. You've got to fill the 5 gal cans and then transfer them into this main tank. I"ll just store in the 5 gal cans and cut the middle step out.
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