Small Fuel Containers for Chainsaws etc.
Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 29, 2009 at 17:01
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Member - John Baas (WA)
Hi all, following on from thread 70907, I have just purchased a nifty Ozita 305mm bar petrol chainsaw from Bunnings for $130. Really compact little toy. Be interesting to see how it goes when we hit the north next week.
However, the smallest size fuel container they sold was 5 litres. I was looking for only a 1 or 2 litre container at max. Anyone know if such exists?
Also, what do people do about petrol fumes?
Cheers.
Reply By: D200Dug- Wednesday, Jul 29, 2009 at 17:06
Wednesday, Jul 29, 2009 at 17:06
I have a 1 lt fuel container from a
camping shop. They sell them for fuel stoves.
I can carry a days fuel for my 2hp outboard in one :-)
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Reply By: rossco - Wednesday, Jul 29, 2009 at 17:09
Wednesday, Jul 29, 2009 at 17:09
Bunnings also sell a 1 litre container that has ratio markings on the side ie;25 to 1 for $4.95. At least they do in
Melbourne. It has a larger opening to fill it and a small spout for filling your chainsaw. I also bought a $135 Ozito chainsaw and it works a treat
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Reply By: Member - Angus E (NSW) - Wednesday, Jul 29, 2009 at 17:34
Wednesday, Jul 29, 2009 at 17:34
I use a small (3 or 4 litre container) that also has a second section for bar oil. It is rectangular and very compact. I picked it up at repco for about $30.
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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Wednesday, Jul 29, 2009 at 18:39
Wednesday, Jul 29, 2009 at 18:39
I've had a bad run on small containers. The one litre aluminium fuel container I had from the
camping store had its seals disintegrate. So I upgraded to a Rheem black 5 litre petrol container and the unleaded fuel seems to leak through the plastic enough to create a smell of unleaded in the vehicle. I've gone back to the steel containers for the fuel for my unleaded stove.
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Reply By: Robin Miller - Wednesday, Jul 29, 2009 at 19:00
Wednesday, Jul 29, 2009 at 19:00
You just buy 1 lt of two stroke oil which you need anyway , and when its gone its your container JB
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Reply By: Richard Kovac - Wednesday, Jul 29, 2009 at 21:30
Wednesday, Jul 29, 2009 at 21:30
John
Go to your local John Deere dealer they have a very robust red plastic square 5 l can ,, Love them
Richard
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Reply By: Rosco - Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 at 00:25
Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 at 00:25
Go to the wipper snipper section of Bunnings. I purchased a 2 lt container kit complete with goggles, ear plugs last weekend at
Joondalup, WA.
Rgds, Rosco
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Reply By: Member - Ian H (NSW) - Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 at 07:34
Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 at 07:34
John,
I was given a 2 litre steel Stihl fuel can that also has a built in pourer. Came from the local mower
shop.
Ian
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Reply By: Member - John Baas (WA) - Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 at 11:28
Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 at 11:28
Thanks team; some great suggestions. Cheers.
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Reply By: itsdave - Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 at 12:37
Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 at 12:37
I went to a local paint supplier that sells auto paints and bought a 1 ltr can for a $2.oo. I think they use them for thinners. Its a good size and holds enough for approx 3-4 chainsaw fills
Cheers Dave
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Reply By: Member - John Baas (WA) - Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 at 22:34
Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 at 22:34
Finished up with similar to Ian's 2l pourer can from the mower
shop - $8. Too easy. Thks all. Cheers.
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Reply By: Brian (Montrose, Vic.) - Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 at 23:05
Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 at 23:05
I recall seeing a mates one a few years ago that had a 1-2 litre petrol can on one side and a bar oil compartment on the other side. Anyone know where I could get one like that?
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