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14-03-2020, 15:33
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Collapsible Jerry Cans
I know a lot of cruisers use jerry cans on deck as supplemental tankage, but some only really use them for transferring fuel/water from shore to their permanent tanks. In that type of use, I was thinking some sort of rollup or collapsible jerry can might be nice, specifically for storing them empty in a locker somewhere. A google search came up with basically two options. They are both pretty expensive compared to the rigid plastic cans on westmarine, but I wonder if anyone has any experience with these.
https://www.amazon.com/blue-net-Gaso.../dp/B07JX9BFBQ
https://www.liquidcontainment.com.au...n#.Xm1a_XJ7mUk
I like the look of the one on amazon, because it's cheaper (only twice the price of a rigid can) and it might act stand on its own when full.
The other one looks like it is probably made to a higher standard, but it's 3 or 4 times the cost of a rigid can.
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14-03-2020, 15:44
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Re: Collapsible Jerry Cans
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Originally Posted by Muaddib1116
I know a lot of cruisers use jerry cans on deck as supplemental tankage, but some only really use them for transferring fuel/water from shore to their permanent tanks. In that type of use, I was thinking some sort of rollup or collapsible jerry can might be nice, specifically for storing them empty in a locker somewhere. A google search came up with basically two options. They are both pretty expensive compared to the rigid plastic cans on westmarine, but I wonder if anyone has any experience with these.
https://www.amazon.com/blue-net-Gaso.../dp/B07JX9BFBQ
https://www.liquidcontainment.com.au...n#.Xm1a_XJ7mUk
I like the look of the one on amazon, because it's cheaper (only twice the price of a rigid can) and it might act stand on its own when full.
The other one looks like it is probably made to a higher standard, but it's 3 or 4 times the cost of a rigid can.
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I get jugs for free , use them for a short time then throw them or give them away
The 20 liter jugs that lube oil comes in makes very good diesel jugs
To get your hands on some jugs simple go to a marine engine shop. They will have many lube oil empties stacked up out back that they may have to pay to dispose of
Only choose this style . They have superior screw caps and a square base for easy storage
The round ones are not suitable
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14-03-2020, 16:12
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Re: Collapsible Jerry Cans
Sailing Totem had a blog post about some jerrycan backpacks that I thought was pretty interesting. https://www.sailingtotem.com/2020/03...ntroversy.html These Dacublu dohickeys are still pretty pricey but an interesting concept.
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14-03-2020, 16:28
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Re: Collapsible Jerry Cans
Just bought two new collapsible water jugs at Walmart ..... about $8ea. We're replacing the ones I bought about 6yrs ago and now leak.
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14-03-2020, 16:41
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Re: Collapsible Jerry Cans
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14-03-2020, 17:13
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Re: Collapsible Jerry Cans
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Originally Posted by slug
I get jugs for free , use them for a short time then throw them or give them away
The 20 liter jugs that lube oil comes in makes very good diesel jugs
To get your hands on some jugs simple go to a marine engine shop. They will have many lube oil empties stacked up out back that they may have to pay to dispose of
Only choose this style . They have superior screw caps and a square base for easy storage
The round ones are not suitable
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That's a nice tip, thanks.
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Originally Posted by Macblaze
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Those are pretty pricey, but it's a pretty cool product. I guess since you'll probably only use one per person, you won't be buying a bunch of them. And without a cart or vehicle, that's probably the easiest way to carry that type of volume over a long distance.
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14-03-2020, 17:50
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Re: Collapsible Jerry Cans
The easiest way to get the fuel out of a jug and into you fuel tank is a siphon
The best siphon is a standard outboard motor fuel hose rig . Hose and primer bulb
Give a few squeezes , get the fuel moving into your fuel tank , soon your jug is empty
No mess
Rig some end plugs , caps on your siphon set up for storage
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14-03-2020, 17:54
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Re: Collapsible Jerry Cans
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Originally Posted by slug
The easiest way to get the fuel out of a jug and into you fuel tank is a siphon
The best siphon is a standard outboard motor fuel hose rig . Hose and primer bulb
Give a few squeezes , get the fuel moving into your fuel tank , soon your jug is empty
No mess
Rig some end plugs , caps on your siphon set up for storage
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Um, thanks, but I don't think anyone was discussing that.
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15-03-2020, 00:06
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Re: Collapsible Jerry Cans
Yes, but it was answering the question of how you get the fuel out of the jugs safely.
No one knows anything about your capabilities or experience here, only your screen name, unless you tell us. Imo, slug was trying to help.
Ann
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15-03-2020, 00:45
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Re: Collapsible Jerry Cans
I used the ones from the local swimming pool which contain the chemicals for the pool. The diving club grab a dozen at a time for all sort of uses. Need a good flush and then drying out somewhere warm.
Pete
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15-03-2020, 06:09
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Re: Collapsible Jerry Cans
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Originally Posted by Pete7
I used the ones from the local swimming pool which contain the chemicals for the pool. The diving club grab a dozen at a time for all sort of uses. Need a good flush and then drying out somewhere warm.
Pete
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Could you describe what ones you're talking about? or post a picture of them? Thanks.
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15-03-2020, 06:13
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Re: Collapsible Jerry Cans
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Originally Posted by JPA Cate
Yes, but it was answering the question of how you get the fuel out of the jugs safely.
No one knows anything about your capabilities or experience here, only your screen name, unless you tell us. Imo, slug was trying to help.
Ann
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I'm sorry if that came off rude, I was trying not to be. But I started a thread talking about collapsible jerry cans and the advantages they might have in storing them empty, and his first response was to discuss an cheap alternative to standard rigid cans and then to talk about how to best transfer fuel. Both great tips and good information, but not really on point. Again, I wasn't trying to be rude, and I'm really not trying to be rude now, it just seemed like a strange unsolicited pivot to the conversation.
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