bigfellascott wrote:Why isn't it feasible to carry it outside of the cab? not sure there's any real way of stopping the smell to be honest, maybe a tin can might be an option but I'm sure you will get some smell from that too (maybe not as bad)? hard to say without trying it I guess.
Material: Polyethylene
Colour: Red
The Scepter 5L Jerry Can is made from high-density polyethylene and is bright red for easy identification. This new style jerry features a lightweight, crush proof design, extra head space built in to accommodate expansion, self-venting spouts and Child Resistant Closures (CRCs).
Rustproof, unbreakable and non-corroding
Made from high-density polyethylene
Lightweight, crushproof design
5L capacity
Red colour indicates petrol is inside
happyhunter wrote:Go buy a metal purpose made jerry can
Wes wrote:So I filled it and left it outside for a few days for a little spillage to evaporate. I figured after that it would be smell free in the car. Not the case
Apollo wrote:
If it is not certified for Petrol then it is quite possible that the fumes may be coming from the fuel escaping through the pores of the plastic.
Baronvonrort wrote:Apollo wrote:
If it is not certified for Petrol then it is quite possible that the fumes may be coming from the fuel escaping through the pores of the plastic.
All plastic jerry cans have hydrocarbons escaping through the plastic that is why the stickers always come off when they have been used.
Baronvonrort wrote:Apollo wrote:
If it is not certified for Petrol then it is quite possible that the fumes may be coming from the fuel escaping through the pores of the plastic.
All plastic jerry cans have hydrocarbons escaping through the plastic that is why the stickers always come off when they have been used.
Baronvonrort wrote:Apollo wrote:
If it is not certified for Petrol then it is quite possible that the fumes may be coming from the fuel escaping through the pores of the plastic.
All plastic jerry cans have hydrocarbons escaping through the plastic that is why the stickers always come off when they have been used.
Apollo wrote:Baronvonrort wrote:Apollo wrote:
If it is not certified for Petrol then it is quite possible that the fumes may be coming from the fuel escaping through the pores of the plastic.
All plastic jerry cans have hydrocarbons escaping through the plastic that is why the stickers always come off when they have been used.
Not quite true.
pomemax wrote:Most people when they get a red breakdown can say it supposed to hold 5 L but i got 6 in it, or more they have a head space for heat expansion look on he side for the 5 L mark I bet you have more fuel than the container is rated for if you have it will always stink no mater where you have it .
pomemax wrote:sorry op i just reread you post STOP SQUEEZING BEFORE YOU CAP IT
pomemax wrote:your removing the head space for fume storage then it must come out