Ports_Ruggedx
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Thoughts on both? Pros and cons? Which one is better? Does metal create water condensation?
Steel or Plastic diesel Jerry’s?
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Aaron Schubert
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I've been using 7 of the supercheap ones for a couple of years now, and they've all been awesome, with exception of the breathers, which pop from time to time. When they are outdoors its hard to set them correctly so they allow the breathing but not enough so they spill.
Only ever had one metal jerry, and that was expensive, and leaked from the get go. Plastic has come a long way
Aaron
Only ever had one metal jerry, and that was expensive, and leaked from the get go. Plastic has come a long way
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cam04
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I still have the first scepter I bought in the 1990’s. Tough as boots.
Hoyks
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Plastic all the way.
When I played soldiers we had steel ones and they'd often split along the seams from the abuse.
I've see plastic ones fall off vehicles, slide along the road and survive relatively unscathed.
I think the only advantage of steel is that it is flame resistant. We have steel on the fire trucks, idea being that they may burn and vent and catch fire, but won't melt and spread burning fuel everywhere.
I use the Fuelsafe brand ones, used to be sold as Rheem. Black body, yellow caps.
I've never had one leak, despite blowing up like a balloon from putting petrol in it and leaving it in the sun. The only maintenance I've done on them was to replace a spout that had cracks in the bendy bit.
I have 1 that is 25 years old, no idea how old the others are as I got them all from garage sales, but they are worth the $50 new price (even if you can get 3 for $20 on gumtree... just sayin).
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When I played soldiers we had steel ones and they'd often split along the seams from the abuse.
I've see plastic ones fall off vehicles, slide along the road and survive relatively unscathed.
I think the only advantage of steel is that it is flame resistant. We have steel on the fire trucks, idea being that they may burn and vent and catch fire, but won't melt and spread burning fuel everywhere.
I use the Fuelsafe brand ones, used to be sold as Rheem. Black body, yellow caps.
I've never had one leak, despite blowing up like a balloon from putting petrol in it and leaving it in the sun. The only maintenance I've done on them was to replace a spout that had cracks in the bendy bit.
I have 1 that is 25 years old, no idea how old the others are as I got them all from garage sales, but they are worth the $50 new price (even if you can get 3 for $20 on gumtree... just sayin).
Fuel Safe Plastic Fuel Can 20L
Colour: BlackCapacity: 20 LitreConstructed from a high-density polyethylene plastic, FUELSAFE Heavy Duty Professional fuel containers represent a extra heavy duty solution for industrial operators, contractors and the 4WD enthusiast.Made in AustraliaConstructed from high strength...
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MrPoopypants
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Ha! This was timely. Need to get something this week. I want it for the boat (4.3m runabout) but wondering, do people just get a spare outboard tank rather than fiddle with jerrys??
(First boat & not much of an idea!)
PP
(First boat & not much of an idea!)
PP
TYNO87
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The old boys got 2 tanks in his boat, one on the left one on the right, he’s got a quick release thing on the fuel hose. When ones getting down he just disconnects it and plugs it into the second tank. Can’t tell you what the fittings are called but they’re pretty standard I think.
cam04
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Transferring fuel at sea is never fun. If you are expecting decent mileage and hardly ever run out then a little 10litre jerry is the go because you can turn it into mower/car fuel easily when it gets a bit of age on it. If you are planning on needing two tanks worth of fuel regularly a second tank is definitely warranted rather than trying to pour fuel in a boat.
Hoyks
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Pouring fuel in a boat at sea is a very, very bad idea. If you spill it and get a bilge full of fumes, then just a spark from a dodgy connection or the bilge pump can light it off.
Look where the water drains to the lowest point in the boat, which will be directly under where you are probably sitting in the back corner. Definitely not where you want to be if any fumes or spilt fuel lights off.
Fires in a boat are never good as you really want to get out of the boat, but your limited fire fighting gear is in the boat and suddenly out of reach. So you're in the water, probably with burns and no way home.
The other issue is getting water in the fuel while you are transferring it from the jerry to the fuel tank.
If packing a jerry, take the fuel tank out of the boat and fill it on the beach. Its also a good idea to take the boat fuel tank out to fill it at the servo too.
A second 22L fuel tank is under the $100 mark and lets you just unplug the fuel line and plug it onto the full tank. No chance of spilling or getting water in it, so much safer and easier.
Another option is to have dual tanks plumbed into a 3 way tap, so then you can just hook up both tanks at the start of the day and switch across when it gets low.
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MrPoopypants
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Thanks H.Pouring fuel in a boat at sea is a very, very bad idea. If you spill it and get a bilge full of fumes, then just a spark from a dodgy connection or the bilge pump can light it off.
Look where the water drains to the lowest point in the boat, which will be directly under where you are probably sitting in the back corner. Definitely not where you want to be if any fumes or spilt fuel lights off.
Fires in a boat are never good as you really want to get out of the boat, but your limited fire fighting gear is in the boat and suddenly out of reach. So you're in the water, probably with burns and no way home.
The other issue is getting water in the fuel while you are transferring it from the jerry to the fuel tank.
If packing a jerry, take the fuel tank out of the boat and fill it on the beach. Its also a good idea to take the boat fuel tank out to fill it at the servo too.
A second 22L fuel tank is under the $100 mark and lets you just unplug the fuel line and plug it onto the full tank. No chance of spilling or getting water in it, so much safer and easier.
Another option is to have dual tanks plumbed into a 3 way tap, so then you can just hook up both tanks at the start of the day and switch across when it gets low.
Search Results | Whitworths Marine & Leisure
thats the way I was thinking, but good to hear from people with experience than trust what I don’t know. Hadnt thought of joining tanks. Great idea. Thanks. PP
Les PK Ranger
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I've had my SCA ones for well over 5 years now, and I have noticed the stock they have now (not sure how long the change) are much lighter, the retainers on the filler and breathers are less chunky too . . . I'm sure they changed brands in recent years . . . which leads me to . . .
Yep, these are the ones I think I have, both tall and squat models in my lot.
My squats don't have the breather like the tall ones, and take a little longer to drop the fuel, but all of them are bulletproof (almost
)Really thick and strong.