Jerry can pourers

Submitted: Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 17:36
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Afternoon all, I have several of the Proquip metal Jerry cans. I also have one of the red metal Proquip pouring nozzles. The problem is I can't stop it leaking between the nozzle and the cans spout, I've replaced the rubber seal but it still leaks when pouring. Do other people have this problem or have I just got a dodgy pourer/seal.
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 17:52

Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 17:52
Sounds like a dodgy nozzle if it happens on more than one can.
Not a big investment to buy another one.

Personally, I limit their use to topping up the lawnmower, or outboard motor tanks. Bloody useless for transferring fuel into a vehicle IMHO.

I have a Tanami Pump for this purpose. It must be 8 years old now but still as good as the day I bought it.

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Follow Up By: warfer69 - Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 18:01

Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 18:01
Hiya Billy

I dont know these guys from a bar of soap,when i bought one i sent them a letter on how happy i was with it...

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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 18:03

Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 18:03
Hi Bill
Where in SA did you get yours, or did you purchase it interstate.

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Follow Up By: Sand Man (SA) - Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 18:35

Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 18:35
Hi Stephen,

Mine was from the "original" manufacturer who it would appear went out of business, or at least dropped off the face of the Earth. The original Web site (Outback in) was not accessible and I thought that was the end of a great product.
The Tanami Pump used to be distributed by Opposite Lock in SA and that was where I originally bought mine.

It was good to see a "new" manufacturer had obtained the rights to the patent and has now expanded their range to include a model for the plastic Willow brand with more to follow for other makes. They really are the Ants Pants in fuel transfer devices and I cannot picture using anything else.

Perhaps if you contacted the manufacturer you may be able to buy one direct. Failing that, contact one of the retail outlets listed on their Web site.

Actually, I have a "small problem" with my new rig.
With the Jackaroo, I used the air from the rear mounted spare tyre to pressurise the tank being emptied. I made up a length of air hose with a quick tyre connector at each end and an in-line valve to control the airflow. The Jerry cans remained in their cradles on the A-frame of the camper trailer.

I now have a Colorado Dual Cab Turbo Diesel which has no rear mounted spare so I have to come up with another solution for air pressure. Probably a cheap foot pump will be added to the kit, but down the track I may look at a rear bumper mounted tyre carrier. Not a priority however.

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Follow Up By: WYSIWYG (Bundaberg Qld) - Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 19:18

Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 19:18
Hi Guys,
Tanami are making the pumps for the plastic jerry cans, willow etc. now also, just got mine but have yet to try it out. Free post on all tanami's atthe moment also.

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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 19:19

Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 19:19
Hi Bill
Thanks for your reply. I have read about them and they sound the "ants pants"

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Reply By: Member - Duncs - Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 19:55

Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 19:55
I use a "super siphon" got it at a 4wd camping show,

I have 3 of them

1 x 1/2" i use for filling the mower

1 x 1/2" i use for water

1 x 3/4" i use for transfering fuel from jerry cans to the car. No spillage just too easy. They cost about $10 each.

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Follow Up By: Gramps - Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 21:03

Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 21:03
If that's the "jiggler" type syphon I agree. Empties a jerrycan in minutes and I don't have to worry about connecting a compressor etc.

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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 20:08

Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 20:08
I had the same problem in the past.
Prefer the 3 piece funnel these days - its also got the advantage that you can watch the fuel as you pour - any garbage or water gets seen in the gauze filter.
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Follow Up By: Member - Prado Garageo - Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 10:52

Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 10:52
Phil G. is on the right track. These metal Jerry cans eventually shed their internal lining paint in flakes of varying sizes. Believe me , it is not a cheap exercise to remove your fuel tank (s) and have them cleaned out as well as the fuel lines etc.
If you are going to decant from Jerry cans make sure you have a very good strainer, which generally means you need to use a funnel.... it will save a lot of grief.
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Reply By: cptmud - Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 20:59

Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 20:59
a good alternitive is the tanami pump, saves the back aswell. follow the link at www.going4wd.com
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