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AZ, USA
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Posted: 10/21/2018 8:41:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By chalco: I'll give it a shot. ETA: that worked. Thanks! Rancher |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 11/24/2018 10:57:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bsf]
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Lucky 8 Offroad Equipment out of New York is currently selling what it is advertising as Wavian 20L Jerry cans at competitive prices directly through their website and through their ebay store LK8parts. I ordered some red 20L cans (GJC20R), each of which included green, non-CARB nozzles (GJC002), for $54.40 each (shipped) from the ebay store. The parts numbers match up to the Valpro numbers on Atlantic British Parts’ (AB) website. The ebay prices are tiered based on # purchased. There are not many of the red cans w/ nozzles left, but more of the cans w/o nozzles. The company (non-ebay) webstore has some options that differ from the ebay store, including pairs of green 20L Wavians (GJC20) for $82. Not certain if those get free BF shipping. After reading through a ton of posts here, I decide I wanted to go with Valpro/Wavian products as opposed to the GELG’s from Deutsche Optik. Additionally, I am ok w/ a small upcharge for red (gasoline).
I suspect the red units I ordered from Lucky 8 are the same as the $79.99 units at AB, but only with the green, Valpro, non-CARB nozzle substituted for the red, Valpro, CARB nozzle. ETA I suspect, as do others, the Midwest Can brand metal, Jerry can w/ the screw bung is also manufactured by Valpro. Interestingly, Valpro manufactures a galvanized steel screw cap that I strongly suspect fits the Midwest Can. I have not found a US source for it though. |
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Posted: 11/25/2018 10:35:28 AM EDT
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$82 for 2 shipped is a great deal - and they ship to PA :)
I thought I had enough but I just had to order 2 more. 
Thanks! |
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Posted: 11/28/2018 1:49:14 PM EDT
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Thoughts on the best way to secure and protect cans in a toolbox? I tried some cheap padding in between them but it disintegrated and I don't like them rubbing and bouncing against each other offroad. I keep 5 full 20 s in the box.
Coat them in bed liner? Thanks |
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Posted: 11/28/2018 2:00:03 PM EDT
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Thoughts on the best way to secure and protect cans in a toolbox? I tried some cheap padding in between them but it disintegrated and I don't like them rubbing and bouncing against each other offroad. I keep 5 full 20 s in the box.
Coat them in bed liner? Thanks |
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Posted: 11/28/2018 7:33:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TailHunter]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BUCK1911:
Thoughts on the best way to secure and protect cans in a toolbox? I tried some cheap padding in between them but it disintegrated and I don't like them rubbing and bouncing against each other offroad. I keep 5 full 20 s in the box. Coat them in bed liner? Thanks I keep 2 cans in my tool box. |
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Posted: 11/28/2018 8:33:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: EXPY37]
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Anyone know where to get the non-OEM metal [aluminum] cap to fit these cans?
Great cans... 
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Posted: 11/28/2018 8:59:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TailHunter: Carpet samples/squares I keep 2 cans in my tool box. |
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Posted: 11/28/2018 9:05:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TailHunter: Carpet samples/squares I keep 2 cans in my tool box. |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 11/28/2018 11:04:54 PM EDT
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Mine arrived today. Appear to have been securely packaged. UPS took good care of the packages, especially given the ridiculous volume they are currently handling. Only completely unwrapped 1 – can and 1 – nozzle. Both appear to be as advertised with “Made in Latvia” product stickers. The can has “Wavian” embossed in the expected spot on the can and “Petrol Highly Flammable” embossed on the other side. Happy with the secure packaging; fast shipping; accurate product descriptions; and prices. Was not familiar w/ Lucky 8 Offroad Equipment, but everything seems legitimate. I may upload pics, but it could be a few days. Will definitely update if I encounter anything problems after unwrapping of the rest.
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MI, USA
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Posted: 11/29/2018 8:59:43 AM EDT
[Last Edit: bsf]
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AllMakes4x4 is a UK-based wholesaler and exporter.
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Posted: 11/29/2018 11:17:21 AM EDT
[Last Edit: SR712]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BUCK1911:
Thoughts on the best way to secure and protect cans in a toolbox? I tried some cheap padding in between them but it disintegrated and I don't like them rubbing and bouncing against each other offroad. I keep 5 full 20 s in the box. Coat them in bed liner? Thanks Rubber Pads on Amazon Not necessarily these, but something similar. I've gotten little 3/4" clear silicone circles from Home Depot in the furniture pad section. They might work if placed in the right spots.  Attached File |
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Posted: 11/29/2018 12:38:52 PM EDT
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I may have to figure out a secure cage that holds them tight. Or a couple of 4x4s locking them in place...
I had a few cheap chinese cans that I got for free and the seems all busted pinhole leaks bouncing around in the tool box and I expect better from my wavians but I want to take care of them. |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 12/21/2018 10:01:25 PM EDT
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Ordered a 5 – pack of replacement seals for Wavian cans from Atlantic British’s ebay store. These are not for the spouts.
Pack of 5 Wavian GJC99 4.8mm Jerry Can Gaskets - Rubber Seals for Jerry Cans Interestingly, they are also branded Allmakes 4x4 like the cans I ordered through Lucky 8 Parts. 
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ND, USA
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Posted: 12/21/2018 11:26:53 PM EDT
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What is the latest on nozzles for the scepter mfc's? Are people just making their own for the most part or are the ones made by scepter better now since the original post?
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Posted: 12/22/2018 10:03:08 AM EDT
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I have been using the NATO cans since summer - I have 5 now.
I can see why Gov. Wolfe saw fit to ban them in PA - they seal completely and they pour without spilling a drop. 
I have one each of the spouts. I really like the corrugated (Donkey dick) style-. You can point it straight down into a fill spout or into a vehicle, then tilt the can up. The spout clips on top of the cans are so-so - they don't hold well in rough conditions. I have plastic plugs in the small ends of my spouts to keep dirt out. I haven't found a good solution to cover the gasket end while they are clipped to the top of the can. I may try to 3D print something. |
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Posted: 12/24/2018 3:36:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lost-Drive-In:
I have been using the NATO cans since summer - I have 5 now. I can see why Gov. Wolfe saw fit to ban them in PA - they seal completely and they pour without spilling a drop.
I have one each of the spouts. I really like the corrugated (Donkey dick) style-. You can point it straight down into a fill spout or into a vehicle, then tilt the can up. The spout clips on top of the cans are so-so - they don't hold well in rough conditions. I have plastic plugs in the small ends of my spouts to keep dirt out. I haven't found a good solution to cover the gasket end while they are clipped to the top of the can. I may try to 3D print something. |
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Posted: 12/24/2018 7:44:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EXPY37:
Danged Anti_Environmentalists... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EXPY37:
Originally Posted By Lost-Drive-In:
I have been using the NATO cans since summer - I have 5 now. I can see why Gov. Wolfe saw fit to ban them in PA - they seal completely and they pour without spilling a drop.
I have one each of the spouts. I really like the corrugated (Donkey dick) style-. You can point it straight down into a fill spout or into a vehicle, then tilt the can up. The spout clips on top of the cans are so-so - they don't hold well in rough conditions. I have plastic plugs in the small ends of my spouts to keep dirt out. I haven't found a good solution to cover the gasket end while they are clipped to the top of the can. I may try to 3D print something. The Nato cans seal tight and they don't spill. I can't see how they could create any more emissions than an "approved" can. Actually, since filling a tank is so much faster, I expect there are fewer hydrocarbon emissions, net. I actually consider myself an environmentalist. I'm active in a couple of environmental organizations. I am, however, opposed to stupid. Like banning effective gas cans so that people can only buy ineffective chinese made crap. |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 12/27/2018 12:47:30 AM EDT
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Today I scored a 1952-dated USGI steel fuel can at a local flea market for $27.50 (After Christmas sale!). It has a few layers of paint outside, and is rusty inside (surface rust, not flakes). I can strip the paint and clean / coat the inside of the can, but without reading 32 pages of posts, where can I get parts for this can? I need a gasket for the bung hole, and would like a nozzle and a mounting rack. TIA.
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Posted: 12/27/2018 10:16:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Glynn863:
Today I scored a 1952-dated USGI steel fuel can at a local flea market for $27.50 (After Christmas sale!). It has a few layers of paint outside, and is rusty inside (surface rust, not flakes). I can strip the paint and clean / coat the inside of the can, but without reading 32 pages of posts, where can I get parts for this can? I need a gasket for the bung hole, and would like a nozzle and a mounting rack. TIA. Around here you paid to much - single cans without rust go for $15-$20. I wouldn't buy a rusty one. |
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Posted: 8/31/2019 6:26:47 PM EDT
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I have 6- MFC. I need new caps. Well maybe the viton gasket and the round disk thing in the cap. I can make a nozzle from threads where plumbing parts are used.
Any good places to get MFC caps or the parts? |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 9/1/2019 10:09:02 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Beowulf]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By zoe17:
I have 6- MFC. I need new caps. Well maybe the viton gasket and the round disk thing in the cap. I can make a nozzle from threads where plumbing parts are used. Any good places to get MFC caps or the parts? https://jagmte.com/collections/scepter-mfc-accessories You might also try Scepter. I know they won't sell you a new MFC here in the US but they might sell parts. |
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Posted: 9/2/2019 5:47:51 PM EDT
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Anyone know where a guy could pickup 4 Red Valpro/Wavian 5 gal cans?
Also is the "Donkey d*ck" nozzle? Spout I have 4 OD green cans that I bought in 2015 that work great but I don't want some yahoo reporting me for filling green cans with Gas So I'm looking for 4 Red cans, can anyone help a brother out? I also just found the invoice: "5 Gallon NATO Jerry Can 20L Army Military Metal Steel Liquid Storage Green", I bought 4 for $156 shipped lol
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PA, USA
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Posted: 9/3/2019 7:05:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PA-Minuteman:
Anyone know where a guy could pickup 4 Red Valpro/Wavian 5 gal cans? Also is the "Donkey d*ck" nozzle? Spout I have 4 OD green cans that I bought in 2015 that work great but I don't want some yahoo reporting me for filling green cans with Gas So I'm looking for 4 Red cans, can anyone help a brother out? I also just found the invoice: "5 Gallon NATO Jerry Can 20L Army Military Metal Steel Liquid Storage Green", I bought 4 for $156 shipped lol If you just want new red cans then I think you’re only option is to buy CARB compliant. These are expensive because they have to be sold with the nozzle. You should shop around but prices are probably going to be pretty close everywhere. http://lexingtoncontainercompanysonlinestore.mybigcommerce.com/jerry-fuel-can/ |
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Posted: 10/15/2019 4:29:09 PM EDT
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Need a few more cans has anyone seen any deals?
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Posted: 10/15/2019 5:27:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BUCK1911:
Need a few more cans has anyone seen any deals? |
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Posted: 10/15/2019 7:54:19 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/15/2019 8:15:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Eyeore1966]
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No personal experience but I had read this earlier and saw them advertised recently.
Gelg vs Valpro 10/22/19 ETA: @BUCK1911 I ordered 2 of the Gelg cans along with a rack to mount one on my trailer. They appear to be functionally equivalent to my Wavian cans. The weld patterns on the handle are as described in the linked post i.e. spot weld vs continuous weld but as noted I don't think it impacts the utility, handles on my two were fine, no gaps noted in carrying them. Lock pins were simple spring hair pin type as compared to the rotating style on my Waivan cans. Also got a Coleman Surplus catalog today listing 1950s era NATO surplus cans in "unused - never filled" condition for $30 plus shipping, they appear to be a little rough on exterior finish and in stock as of today... Coleman's |
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AFG
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Posted: 1/19/2020 4:03:15 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Skopsko07734]
[#29]
Has anyone seen 1 gallon NATO gas cans for sale?
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Posted: 1/19/2020 4:15:50 AM EDT
[Last Edit: aeroworksxp]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bsf:
AllMakes4x4 is a UK-based wholesaler and exporter. https://i.imgur.com/jMLvuSu.jpg https://i.imgur.com/xMiuCyI.jpg https://i.imgur.com/GTd4QdA.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Ble4r8G.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/SxTH6oW.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/942DBy5.jpg https://i.imgur.com/gPOzkxv.jpg https://i.imgur.com/vqxyEGs.jpg https://i.imgur.com/3Ck4LAm.jpg https://i.imgur.com/K3jtksK.jpg https://i.imgur.com/5PJIFxJ.jpg https://i.imgur.com/OU99ZFy.jpg 
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Posted: 1/19/2020 2:59:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skopsko07734:
Has anyone seen 1 gallon NATO gas cans for sale? https://www.roverparts.com/Parts/GJC005 
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Posted: 1/22/2020 11:02:28 PM EDT
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Ebay Wavian 5l can
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CA, USA
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Posted: 2/24/2020 1:14:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ToddWW]
[#33]
I have 8 of the original deutsche optik cans from ~10 years ago.
(in 2009, non-wide mouth, I know because I ordered again in 2010, and they e-mailed letting me know they were NOT the same, and I canceled that order) My dogs have decided to chew the nozzle 
Does anyone know if the current items on deutscheoptik.com fit my style can? I recall they went to a wider-mouth vs. my narrower, then got a new supplier, but I haven't kept up. Where can I buy replacement O-Ring for my cans, and new Nozzles? |
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USA
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Posted: 2/24/2020 3:00:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skopsko07734:
Has anyone seen 1 gallon NATO gas cans for sale? |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 2/25/2020 7:35:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ToddWW:
I have 8 of the original deutsche optik cans from ~10 years ago. (in 2009, non-wide mouth, I know because I ordered again in 2010, and they e-mailed letting me know they were NOT the same, and I canceled that order) My dogs have decided to chew the nozzle
Does anyone know if the current items on deutscheoptik.com fit my style can? I recall they went to a wider-mouth vs. my narrower, then got a new supplier, but I haven't kept up. Where can I buy replacement O-Ring for my cans, and new Nozzles? |
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USA
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Posted: 3/10/2020 7:37:59 AM EDT
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Any pics please of cans in the tool box setups? I’d love to see this.
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Posted: 3/10/2020 9:34:21 PM EDT
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I have two laying on their side with the spout "up" in my tool box. I put carpet squares on the bottom and sides of the box and one in between the cans. Both of my cans are diesel, so indefinite storage. It came in handy one day on the way home from work when I ran out of fuel with a half tank and no where near a gas station. Apparently, the fuel pickup can break halfway, who knew?
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Posted: 3/10/2020 9:45:31 PM EDT
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Had another NATO can fail, this time in the garage of our other house. Seam apparently developed a small pinhole.
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USA
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Posted: 3/11/2020 7:35:38 AM EDT
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So after 32 pages what’s the pick for a great fuel can that seams don’t leak?
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PA, USA
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Posted: 3/11/2020 10:44:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alphabavo:
Had another NATO can fail, this time in the garage of our other house. Seam apparently developed a small pinhole. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 3/11/2020 10:45:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DOG556:
So after 32 pages what’s the pick for a great fuel can that seams don’t leak? I like Wavian for a metal can. |
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Posted: 3/11/2020 10:59:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Beowulf:
Another? Who made the cans? Chinese or did you just let them rust out? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Beowulf:
Originally Posted By alphabavo:
Had another NATO can fail, this time in the garage of our other house. Seam apparently developed a small pinhole. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 3/11/2020 2:54:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alphabavo: No internal rust whatsoever. I believe they were german. |
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Posted: 3/11/2020 2:56:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Beowulf:
Well that sucks. You don't often hear about problems with the European cans. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Beowulf:
Originally Posted By alphabavo: No internal rust whatsoever. I believe they were german. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 3/11/2020 3:54:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alphabavo: One of them appears to have developed a pinch from flexing with temperature swings. It was on the side of the can towards the center. |
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Posted: 3/14/2020 1:00:49 AM EDT
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Any sources for the plastic cap flange for Scepter cans? All I'm finding is aluminum ones. Have the plastic ones disappeared?
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USA
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Posted: 3/14/2020 8:16:12 PM EDT
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I have a Blitz plastic can that has a seam split at the top on the handle. Can it be repaired or is it junk?
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Posted: 3/18/2020 1:28:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Boomer]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shiff:
Any sources for the plastic cap flange for Scepter cans? All I'm finding is aluminum ones. Have the plastic ones disappeared? I was just in their store last week. They usually have various MFCs, MWCs, spare parts and accessories available. Shipping to the US is $$$, though. They for sure won’t ship MFCs to the US, but I think parts are okay. Now that I think about it, maybe I should buy a bunch of that stuff and sell it here in the US. |
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Posted: 3/20/2020 9:12:01 PM EDT
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@amos1909
@beowulf I know it’s a long shot, but Any word or source for a spout that fits the tut cans? I never realized they weren’t the same as the wavian cans I have. I went to use one of my tut cans for the first time tonight and dang if the spouts i have used with my wavians don’t fit. Any help from yourselves or anyone else would be hugely appreciated. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By amos1909: I believe that I have both GELG and TUT cans. I apologize, I thought the Wavian was the best. My TBI'ed brain is really struggling. The Nameda and Exelon are not working as well as they used to in years past. I'll do some more research. Thank you for pointing me to the correct pages. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By amos1909: Originally Posted By Beowulf: Ohio Prep sold GELG and TUT cans, both of which are manufactured in Poland. Apparently some of them work with Wavian spouts and some don't. If you go back and read the last 3 or 4 pages of this thread there's some discussion about it and some pictures that might help you figure it out. I'm just curious but why are you looking to buy the Wavian safety spout? Not many people have anything nice to say about them. I believe that I have both GELG and TUT cans. I apologize, I thought the Wavian was the best. My TBI'ed brain is really struggling. The Nameda and Exelon are not working as well as they used to in years past. I'll do some more research. Thank you for pointing me to the correct pages. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 3/21/2020 7:35:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By savage_winchester: @amos1909 @beowulf I know it’s a long shot, but Any word or source for a spout that fits the tut cans? I never realized they weren’t the same as the wavian cans I have. I went to use one of my tut cans for the first time tonight and dang if the spouts i have used with my wavians don’t fit. Any help from yourselves or anyone else would be hugely appreciated. I'm not positive but I think TUT uses the same spout as the old Gelg (both Polish manufacture). Cheapest I could find if you want to give it a try. https://www.jerrycan.com/shop/gelg-jerry-can-flexible-olive-drab-metal-pouring-spout/ Good luck and please post the results if you decide to try it. |
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