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16th December 2023, 10:26 AM
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Legendary
Jerry cans.
What's people's experience on the topic.
I should have a rear bar with dual jerry can holders before the Simpson trip.
Question is I've had this fuel safe one for several years now and it leaks. Should I replace the o ring or buy 2 new ones. Stick with the same brand or something different, plastic or metal?
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16th December 2023 10:26 AM
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16th December 2023, 10:49 AM
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I would change the o'ring. The cans are well supported in a jerry can holder, so as long as the unit is not split it should be fine. Of course if you are concerned, retire it for a more non mobile life like a shed supply and buy two new ones. I have metal cans and will simply use them inside metal can holders. I have no preference for metal or plastic as long as they are manufactured to a recognised standard I guess.
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16th December 2023, 09:14 PM
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16th December 2023, 09:51 PM
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16th December 2023, 10:04 PM
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Unsure where military spec came into the conversation, i am talking about Australian Standards. I agree the plastic cans are a challenge as they expand more than the metal units and ultimately you rely on a plastic cap and 5 cent oring for the seal - have had a few blow up like a stuck pig and pass/weep out the cap agree. The lid on the metal cans are more robust for sure, so buying new plastic may be the weaker option, but then again there are a lot of these units out there - comes down to choice I guess. If the plastic cans are made to a recognised 'standard' as applicable, maybe thats the brand to look at if going either plastic or metal.
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16th December 2023, 10:13 PM
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17th December 2023, 08:32 AM
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Most leaks from the cap area are caused by rough finish on the container spout (the surface where the O ring seats) so that the seal does not meet a good flat even surface. I have fixed a couple simply by dressing this surface. And O ring may also be chewed out a bit if it is real rough.
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