FYI: Jerry Cans at Harbor Freight

[weatherm]

30 bucks a pop! w/ nozzle!

[seanz0rz]

ill swing by tomorrow and check them out on my way home.

anyone have any more info on these? are they blitz? or some no name company? i dont care about the spout, as they would only be used with a super siphon, but i do care about the quality and the seal when they are closed!

im looking for some to attach to the rear bumper, i need them soon so i can build a mount for them!

[Faol]

I searched for jerry can, fuel can, gas can, jerry, and fuel. No jerry cans came up.

Do you have a link?

[Cabrito]

This might be what he was looking at
http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=99551&CategoryName=&SubCategoryName=

I don't find them to be available online. Might be a store item only.

[seanz0rz]

weird, that appears to be their old site (the new site allows you to order online, looks a bit different, etc)

www.harborfreight.com
www.harborfreightusa.com

[terrible2]

Jerry cans are only hard to get a hold of in California right?

[terrible2]

military surplus? And by child proof pieces of Garbage what do you mean?

[CA-RJ]

I have a CARB compliant Wedco can and it works just fine.

[Silver dude]

My local place stocks the Blitz cans.

[Streakerfreak]

That one is your typical carb compliant can that you can get other places too.

Wedco did not stop making cans. They stopped making NATO style cans here in the U.S. They were forced by law to change over to a child proof latch and special nozzle. Jerry cans were never hard to find in California, they were just different cans. They were one of the first CARB compliant states and helped pave the way for this new style cans along with a bunch of other states. Now CARB is a national thing. All jerry can manufactures had to switch over to this new style. Blitz and Wedco made the switch, Scepter did not and pulled out of the US market. The new style also has a child proof latch thingy on it.

Look closely

This is the old NATO style latch that you can no longer buy in the US, with exception of old NATO ones found in surplus.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/streakerfreak/random/DSC08456340.jpg

This is the new carb compliant one that was put into law nationally not too long ago. These first appeared in California, Connecticut, and other states a few years ago before the national law came about. The only difference now is that they also have a child proof latch on them now.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/streakerfreak/random/wedco00720004340.jpg
pics taken from Expedition Exchange

[weatherm]

Yes thats them. They are good quality and they are on sale .. they were 40 a pop. Good solid metal with a good cap. Probably going to go by today and pick up the last two.



This might be what he was looking at
http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=99551&CategoryName=&SubCategoryName=

I don't find them to be available online. Might be a store item only.

[terrible2]

so from what I can tell, the carb compliant has 2 nozzles which are plastic and the old nato are just metal with 1 nozzle.

[MotoDave]

But the real question is ... will it break the first time you use it, like everything else from HF? Cause that might be bad, what with it containing fuel and all :)

[Cabrito]

weird, that appears to be their old site (the new site allows you to order online, looks a bit different, etc)

www.harborfreight.com
www.harborfreightusa.com

I think there are two different Harbor Freight sites. One is like the catalog only and the other one is for on-line shopping. When I g**gle it there are two different sites for them like the ones you posted there.

Weird, and a little confusing.

[Streakerfreak]

so from what I can tell, the carb compliant has 2 nozzles which are plastic and the old nato are just metal with 1 nozzle.

Sort of. The new ones have a child proof cap (imo it's easier to open then the old ones, defeating the purpose) What you see in the pic is a special nozzle that attaches to the opening that is suppose to keep vapor emissions to a minimum when you are fuelling. I tried them and I don't like it.


But the real question is ... will it break the first time you use it, like everything else from HF? Cause that might be bad, what with it containing fuel and all :)

Judging from the pic, they look like Wedco's or close to it at least, so no they should be fine.

[seanz0rz]

my local harbor freight does not have these cans

[iigs]

30 bucks a pop! w/ nozzle!

I'm very interested in these, but they didn't have any in two different HF stores I checked last weekend. If you bought some, can you find the part number on either your receipt or the side of the container?

If you didn't get any, can you say how you found them? When I go to the store and ask for assistance they look at me like I'm from space.

[SoCal_80]

Why not just get these at $36 each. You can get (4) shipped plus a stainless nozzle SHIPPED for $127:


http://www.deutscheoptik.com/catalog/images/Prods/NS885S.jpg

http://www.deutscheoptik.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1030 ? I bought (4) and they still ship to Kalifornia !

(The yellow paint pretty much comes right off and or just spray over them with some OD spray paint)

[TACODOC]

Scepter or bust for me ;)

CARB can pack sand.

[Faol]

They have been sold out for quite awhile.

[kellymoe]

NATO cans can still be found in California for low prices. I picked up 3 recently at a surplus store in Burbank for $15 each. The same store receives them from time to time, you just need to check in from time to time.

Oh and before anyone asks, they are in great shape or I wouldn't have bought them.

[terrible2]

wow $15 that is awesome. ill check down here in SD surplus stores

[Crookthumb]

Those cans that HF is selling look to be Midwest Can not Wedco/Briggs and Stratton. Just another manufacturer of NATO style jerry cans.

[luk4mud]

NATO cans can still be found in California for low prices. I picked up 3 recently at a surplus store in Burbank for $15 each. The same store receives them from time to time, you just need to check in from time to time.

Oh and before anyone asks, they are in great shape or I wouldn't have bought them.

Is that the army surplus store on Victory?

[kellymoe]

Is that the army surplus store on Victory?

Yep, same one. Like I mentioned you just need to pop in from time to time.
BTW, if you are familiar with Burbank you need to check out Luky's Hardware on Burbank Blvd west of Hollywood Wy. It's a fabricators dream shop.

[John E]

Big plus one on Luky's. There's a pretty good hose/fittings shop on Burbank that's close by too, can't recall the name. Same side of the street as Luky's.

[Safado]

They were one of the first CARB compliant states and helped pave the way for this new style cans along with a bunch of other states. Now CARB is a national thing.

Really?! California was one of the first CARB compliant states? Imagine that. :D :Pullingyourchainsmiley :D

[luk4mud]

Yep, same one. Like I mentioned you just need to pop in from time to time.
BTW, if you are familiar with Burbank you need to check out Luky's Hardware on Burbank Blvd west of Hollywood Wy. It's a fabricators dream shop.

I have to make sceret trips to that place- costs me too much if my boys go. Thanks for the tip on Luky's, I'll have to check it out.

[05LR3AZ]

I went to Harbor Freight and was advised they discontinued selling the metal jerry cans quite some time ago. The link on the website doesn't allow you to purchase either.

Maybe they are just selling any remaining inventory wherever you can find it...

[terrible2]

think hawaii will have alot having so many military bases and all?

[weatherm]

Thats what I'm figuring about them being discontinued. Should have bought them when I could!

[majorpayne]

Just to let you guys know they are now selling the metal jerry cans once again. Not sure if the caps/filler necks are the same because I didn't get the chance to see them before. The ones they have now use plastic lids with the annoying little child safety lock thing. The cans seem to be of decent quality though. If I could find some different lids they might be the ticket.

And sorry to dredge up this old thread, but no use in making a new one...

[Yellowkayak]

I was shopping there for some "C" clamps and saw two of them on a bottom shelf and no more. I saw the price lowered to $30.00 and grabbed both. What a deal, right place at the right time. You know they would sell thousands more if they just sold them that cheap all the time.

JJ

[rajin cajun]

Can someone post pics of their cans from harbor freight?

[Yellowkayak]

Here are a couple of pic of the last two they had at our harbor frieght in Wichta Falls, TX:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c46/Yellowkayak/PA160004_01.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c46/Yellowkayak/PA160009.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c46/Yellowkayak/PA160011-1.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c46/Yellowkayak/PA160012.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c46/Yellowkayak/PA160007_01.jpg



Sorry about the last picture being bad. I was trying to get a closeup, but the camera was not set up for close up.

The quality is fair, not as good as the heavy duty Jerry cans (second to last picture on the left) I got several years ago from somewhere...I think Wal-Mart, or maybe Academy Sports.

But for $30.00 it will hold gas and is vented to prevent pressure buildup. And it actually has a nozzle that will fit unleaded gas tank openings...my old ones don't.

JJ

[greg mgm]

My only problem with those are the nozzles.Frustratingly slow to empty. I'd rather use syphon tubes.

[rajin cajun]

Thanks for taking the time to post the pics.............

Take care

[Yellowkayak]

Your welcome. I'd rather have a nozzle that fits and drains slow, than a nozzle that doesn't fit.

JJ

[Detslider]

http://www.harborfreight.com/5-gallon-jerry-can-99551.html

[yubert]

Atlantic-British has metal jerry cans with metal cap on sale for $34.95

Sale Price: $34.95
Sale Thru 10/31/2011
Reg. Price: $39.95

Item: GJC20
In Stock: Yes!
Fits:All18.5" x 13.5" x 6.5

http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/GJC20.cfm

[fishEH]

Picked up these beauties at a garage sale by my house for $5 each!!!!! :victory:
Just have to get the "Distilled water" foolishness off them.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v622/fishEH/utf-8BSU1BRzA1MzEuanBn.jpg

[off-roader]

Your welcome. I'd rather have a nozzle that fits and drains slow, than a nozzle that doesn't fit.

JJ

Fortunately a siphon doesn't need to fit snugly in order to work well. They just need to stay in place so they can suck out the fuel.:ylsmoke: The best part is, as long as the gas can is above the tank, it will pour in fine and you don't need to hold the gas can in one spot while gas pours into the tank. Been there, done that, got the tshirt & paint scratches around the gas tank door.:bike_rider:

[nuclearlemon]

Fortunately a siphon doesn't need to fit snugly in order to work well. They just need to stay in place so they can suck out the fuel.:ylsmoke::

i'll second that. a safety siphon will empty a gerry can far faster than pouring and will get more fuel out of the can than pouring out their poor little spouts will. plus, you don't have to lug the can if you set it up right

[Romer]

went to Harbor Freight in Aurora, CO and they didn't have any in stock

[Macsimizer26]

any issues with the plastic spouts leaking? always seems to be an issue with me, but then again could be some operator error

[Silver dude]

If these are in fact the blitz carb approved cans they do have a reputation for leaking out the spout while pouring.