Seized cap on 20L Bushranger Stainless Jerry Can
Submitted: Sunday, Oct 18, 2009 at 18:46
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Tim Owen
Hi All
I have a 20L Bushranger Stainless Steel Jerry Can (
http://www.bushranger.com.au/jerry_can.php). Neither the screw cap nor breather screw appear to be made of stainless steel - I'm not even sure they are made of the same thing.
After not using for a coupe of years (it was stored empty but with the cap on, has only ever had tap water in it), I went to take off the cap, and cannot budge it. I've given it a few taps with a hammer, and run it under hot water, but nothing.
The breather screw I was able to undo as it has a slotted head - and it shows heavy corrosion - with the thread very rough in part. It is not rusty - more heavily pitted.
Does anyone know what the caps on these tanks are made of?
Any tips/tricks for geting it undone?
Is this a warranty issue? Or am I to blame for storing it with the cap on?
Reply By: Member - Ed. C. (QLD) - Sunday, Oct 18, 2009 at 22:25
Sunday, Oct 18, 2009 at 22:25
Penetrene .. is the go...
Stand the thing upside down on it's lid, and squirt some 'round the thread..
Depending on the severity of the corrosion, it may take from several hours to several days, but it'll loosen that cap!
With care, you should be able to avoid getting any inside the jerry, but in any case, it'll wash out with detergent (followed by a thorough rinse, of course;-))
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Reply By: Tim Owen - Friday, Oct 23, 2009 at 21:39
Friday, Oct 23, 2009 at 21:39
Spoke with Warranty Department at Kingsley Enterprises who sell Bushranger products. They confirmed problem is electrolysis of aluminium, and that this problem was identified some time ago and resolved through the provision of a plastic lid for use when Jerry Can used for water storage.
I have been advised to return to place of purchase for replacement. Apparently the product has not been on the market for 5 years yet, so they are happy to replace without receipt.
Assuming all goes
well at place of purchase, looks like this one all resolved.
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