I'm looking to buy a metal gas can, 2 or 2.5 gallons, to keep in the garage for mower fuel. From what I'm reading all of the new plastic cans are a pain and I'm willing to spend more to get something that will last and be safe. I have small kids and don't let them play in the garage of course but still would prefer a can that's not easy to spill. The two I have narrowed it down to are:
Eagle Type I safety can (http://ift.tt/1GddkYf): has a nice flame arrestor in the can opening, and the handle-controlled pour should be easy to use in a small mower tank (insert funnel into tank first, then squeeze handle to pour). But looks like it is very easy to open (I mean in a bad way if a kid got access to it) and the funnel is a little bit awkward.
10 liter NATO Jerry Can (http://lexingtoncontainercompanysonl...rry-can-10l/): Doesn't leak, should last forever, takes some effort to open (in a good way). Has a metal mesh "filter" in the nozzle which may or may not be effective as a flame arrestor, but no arrestor on the vent (integrated into the nozzle) or can opening when filling, and it's a tip-to-pour design with no valve (easier to make a mess?). I would only put the nozzle on it when I need to pour, which would be ok for my uses.
I am not considering Type II safety cans because the built-in metal nozzle seems awkward for trips to the gas station; feel free to tell me if I'm wrong and that is what I really should be looking at.
I have never handled either of these items, they're pretty expensive (for a gas can) and I would appreciate any advice.
Best metal gas can for home use: NATO Jerry Can or Type I Safety Can?
Eagle Type I safety can (http://ift.tt/1GddkYf): has a nice flame arrestor in the can opening, and the handle-controlled pour should be easy to use in a small mower tank (insert funnel into tank first, then squeeze handle to pour). But looks like it is very easy to open (I mean in a bad way if a kid got access to it) and the funnel is a little bit awkward.
10 liter NATO Jerry Can (http://lexingtoncontainercompanysonl...rry-can-10l/): Doesn't leak, should last forever, takes some effort to open (in a good way). Has a metal mesh "filter" in the nozzle which may or may not be effective as a flame arrestor, but no arrestor on the vent (integrated into the nozzle) or can opening when filling, and it's a tip-to-pour design with no valve (easier to make a mess?). I would only put the nozzle on it when I need to pour, which would be ok for my uses.
I am not considering Type II safety cans because the built-in metal nozzle seems awkward for trips to the gas station; feel free to tell me if I'm wrong and that is what I really should be looking at.
I have never handled either of these items, they're pretty expensive (for a gas can) and I would appreciate any advice.
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