Justrite 5 Gallon Red AccuFlow Galvanized Steel Type II Vented Safety Can With Stainless Steel Flame Arrester And 1 Metal Hose (For Flammable Liquids)

I just took this for an elk scouting trip in the backseat of the Subaru; kept smelling gasoline on the drive but figured it must have been the drop or two that spilled from the fuel nossle onto the can when Id filled it up prior to setting out. The fumes were kinda rough so I just lowered the windows and kept driving. Only after I arrived to my destination in the mountains 2 hours later did I unpack my SUV to see: a puddle of gasoline on the floor mat where the can was sitting! Shucks diddly! I removed the floor mat (careful to not pour the puddle of gas all over) and transferred some fuel from the can into the fuel tank figuring that the gas must have spilled out the top of the can due to sloshing around in those mountain roads or maybe to coming out the top due to some change in pressure sciency business - in any case I saw no damage on the can (or leak) and so I put the can into the trunk of the Subaru and left the vehicle for my scouting trip. Several hours later I returned to find: a friggididdly puddle of gasoline in my trunk at the base of the can! What the hecksters! Only when I arrived home and examined the can under my light did I see fuel misting out of a pinhole at the base of the can (the can is upward bowed, like a cola can and the tiny tiny tiny (can barely see with the naked eye) hole is along the perimeter). My can has a manufacturing defect as it has only been kept on flat surfaces and has been taken well care of and is less than a year old! Now my (family) car smells like gasoline and is airing out... the rubber mats are screwed. Cant take the baby out with the car smelling like this! Now to reach out to the manufacturer to seek help. Other than that it was a nice trip though!

This gas can is fantastic. It arrived in pristine condition, no dents, scratches or paint imperfections. I thought I ordered the skinny hose but instead I ordered the fat one. Im glad it worked out the way it did because its what I would have wanted. The can is heavy when its full so if you have a weak wrist or arm go with the 2.5 gallon can. With the safety features and functionality of this can it cant be beaten. I know its a little pricey but well worth the money. I have to drive twenty mile to buy non-ethanol fuel and I feel comfortable doing so with this can in my car.

Its embarrassing to be at a service station, filling a plastic gasoline can and have it crack on you, leaking gas everywhere. This metal can is built to last decades.... the squeeze handle valve is easy to use and you wont be spilling before you can get the its hose in the gas tank.... get it in, then squeeze the valve handle... you wont spill a drop. Filling the can up takes some patience.... go a little bit slow so the screen doesnt bubble up the gas, or take the screen out... the cap is hinged with a spring so it will clamp down when you pull-out the filling station hose. Worth the money....

All around great gas can super easy pouring and filling. Absolutely leakproof and solid all around. Though expensive, it’s worth what you pay. Great for storage and transport. The only downsides would be price and weight but those really aren’t significant. If your looking for a quality gas can that will last forever and not be a hassle this will exceed your expectations.

This can is supposed to vent itself as temp changes. A plastic can will expand in warm weather then cave in when temps drop. I bought this to prevent that from happening. I was wrong. This can did the same thing only did not go back to original shape. It caved in where the handle attaches to can. Now handle is bent. Still works well just bent. I would not spend the Money to buy another one.

UPDATE 12/30/2022: Have had this can and a smaller DOT over-the-road transport rated can for over 6 years now and I love them. Have had no issues at all. This is a lifetime product. ORIGINAL REVIEW: I, like many people who store gasoline, had used those cheap plastic containers for years and have never felt safe with them. You may have heard the stories about how they can supposedly split under pressure or even explode since they have no spark arrestors in the spout. And the plastic IS porous allowing evaporation into the atmosphere over time. Read the forum comments on the later model C.A.R.B. approved cans. They leak gas when trying to use them and are just hard to use without spills--that doesnt help the environment nor make them safer to use. With the plastic jugs, I just was not comfortable having these things in my attached garage knowing they would truly fuel any fire once the plastic container melted. I had first hand experience with the benefit of a metal container when I received news that my beloved street motorcycle (with a full tank of gas) had burned in a garage fire. When I inspected the charred remains of the frame and engine, to my surprise, the steel gas tank was STILL full of gas! Some of the aluminum pieces on the bike had melted and were laying in solidified puddles below the bike. But the tank was still intact. This had been a hot fire. But NO explosion or further fueling of the fire. Why? Ive been told there is very little oxygen in a properly sealed gas container--the other component required for fire (or an explosion). I had done my research looking at various metal gasoline can manufacturers products and reading user comments. In my opinion, the Justrite safety can seemed to have the edge over its competitors with their safety features. There are the built-in filler and spout flame arrestors, and the AccuFlow feature that allows you to CONTROL the flow into any gas tank with the handle valve. It just seems to have all of the right components for a safety gas can besides being a strong robust container. They are designed to seal and prevent vapor loss, but also safely vent in a fire instead of bursting under the pressure of expanding vapor and fuel. Yes, the cost of this model is three times the price of a plastic can, but what price do you place on safety? When I considered the cost to rebuild a home, or tragically that of a life, the decision was easy for me. They should last for many years and the company offers replacement parts if needed. In practice, a metal can is going to add some additional weight when lifting. Slight folks, beware of this when choosing larger size cans. But on the plus side, it does easily dispense gasoline into my lawnmower and generator without spills (you may see a few drops drain from the spout however). Now when entering the garage I no longer smell gas fumes with these sealed cans. Build quality, materials and craftsmanship seem to be excellent. I can fully recommend the product. **UPDATE 12/30/2022: Have had this can and a smaller

This is my second Justrite purchase. I bought a 2 gallon gas can last year for chainsaw premix and loved that it does not leak and is easy to start and stop the flow, making refueling easy and spill free. I bought two 5 gallon cans for diesel to refuel heavy equipment in remote areas. Like the gas can, they work as designed. After throwing away leaky plastic cans I made a vow to spend a bit more and buy it once. I have used the NATO style Jerry cans from one of the better makers, and they work too, but for these applications (where mounting to vehicles is not necessary) the Justrite works just as well and is less expensive for the quality. The only thing to be aware of is that the cap has a very strong spring which is a blessing and a bit of a hassle. It keeps it tight and leak free, but requires both hands throughout the filling process. This was a buy again purchase and if, for some reason, I needed another fuel can, it would be a Justrite can.

I bought the 1 gallon size to keep in the shed for the couple of pieces of equipment I have that need gas/oil mix - string trimmer, leaf blower, etc. I also bought the 1 gallon size because I was trying to decided if I wanted (2) more 2.5 gallon ones or a 5 gallon and a 2 gallon. Im glad I tried the 1 gallon first. It seems to be of good quality and heavy duty. The fill cap is harder than I expected to hold open. That is not a problem for this 1 gallon, but if I were trying to fill a 2 gallon one using a 5 gallon one then I dont think I could do it easily. Too difficult to keep the fill cap open with one hand while trying to pour one handed from a 5 gallon. So it helped make my decision not to get a 5 gallon. Overall happy with the product and if you were able to lock the fill cap open when needed then I would have been happier.

Diesel can for the next 10-15 years, I hope..

I had originally purchased a plastic fuel container which was highly rated but which I found the safety pour mechanism to be difficult to manage. In addition, while storing the container outdoors it developed a leak along the bottom of the container on the molding seam line. This metal can was also very highly rated - it is heavy duty, and the pour mechanism is much more intuitive and user friendly yet still safe and well-sealed. My major concern was that it might develop rust spots along the base if it were to be stored outdoors. However, I slit open a piece of sturdy silicone tubing and placed it over the bead on the base which should prevent any abrasion and rust.