What about the fact that merely producing these "extra" parts and getting them to the gas Can place(the parts may be produced at the same facility, but I doubt it).... Gotta have an impact on the "air" for more plastic getting involved.
I refuse to touch one of the bitsy-piecy jugs again. I've got a 5 and 1.5 gal poly gas jug with super-simple flex spout (mit separate cap), and they will handle all my 2-stroke mix until another usable design comes along. Anybody here priced a replacement "safety" spout? Totally ridiculous for a POS. I've had those poly jugs for ~30 yrs. Seldom spilled a drop.
They still sell regular nozzles and the air vents at fleet farm, usually not far from the gas cans, I to can't stand the p.o.s. nozzles that come with these days, I've got better things to do than babysit a gas can! Check you local home improvement stores.
The good news is that Tractor Supply is now carrying the No-Spill brand of cans and they do work better than anything else out there, especially for small tanks like most handheld equipment. I actually PREFER them to any other (including "classic") designs for filling small equipment. The vented cans pour a bit faster so filling big tanks like tractors and skid steers may go quicker with old-school or safety cans but the venting issue is pretty easy to solve. Also the No-Spills are thicker walled than the typical paper thin Lowes/HD/WalMart POS cans so they do not deform nearly as bad with changing temps.
My 2 cents worth . . I used plastic gas and mix cans for 30 years. Usually stored in a detached garage. The garage always smelled very strongly of gasoline, very strong. Last summer I ordered metal jerry cans for my gasoline, mix, and diesel. The smell is completely gone, the change is truly remarkable. They are not cheap, but it some of the best spent money ever for me. I also think that if the smell is getting out of plastic, then oxygen is getting in and degrading the gasoline. I used Lexington Container company, they shipped quickly and were well packaged. Be sure to order the nozzles separately. Does anyone else use similar cans?
I'm not sure plastic is the problem. I think it's simply the quality of the seals. The plastic NoSpill cans contain odor completely. As a testament, I can leave a NoSpill in my car with the windows shut for a day or two and not even notice it's there. (I don't recommend doing that, but I was impressed at the result)
I bought a new 5 gal Jerry can with the fancy latching cap and even a funnel that mounts to it. Great can, but due to the fact that it is ventless it tends to build some serious pressure in the sun and will actually cave in on itself with a big drop in temperature. I'm back to plastic cans with the aftermarket spouts/vents on my 5 gallon cans. I still use my older 1 gallon "self venting nozzled" can for mix.
HDPE, which is what gas cans are made of, doesn't have very good oxygen barrier properties. So a large part of the smell you experienced probably was fumes leaking through the plastic. Steel on the other hand has excellent oxygen barrier properties. Although I'd expect the largest amount of fumes probably was coming from the nozzles.
They supply two caps with the kit that cover many different manufacturers. They are for cans "made before 2009". <wink wink> APPLICATION CHART - EZ-POUR I have them on Blitzs and Wedcos.
I saw these at my local shop and almost picked one up. It seems like a good idea, but how many of you would use this type of combo can? Scepter Chain Saw Fuel/Oil Can, Model# 05088 | Fuel Cans| Northern Tool + Equipment It is between this can and the No-Spills, but I wish they had a combo can, too.
Those are pretty neat. If you google "combi can" there are some options out there. Combi can - Cans http://www.amazon.com/STIHL-COMBINATION-COMBI-CANISTER-ORANGE/dp/B00LCAE8BO
Is a great idea. Only thing I would be looking for in a combination can is that they separated from each other. That way pouring would be a little easier.
I use these cans for my saws, blower, weed eater and pole saw, I have two 2.5 gallon ones like this, they work best for me and keep a nice supply of fuel in rotation, but not so much that it goes bad on me. Also moved over to use ethanol free gas, which I will see if it makes any difference in life of gear.
