Steven Evans
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2022
I'm guilty of purchasing a gas can, whose design is one of the worst that has ever been implemented and offered to the general public. I'm talking about the Briggs & Stratton, Press 'n Pour, gas can.Unlike the simple, traditional gas can, it has a non-flexible gas spout, that requires you to hold down a button, in order for gas to flow out of it. It's a major pain -- especially in cold weather. One time, I didn't even bother to use all of the gas, in the can, because the weather was so cold that my finger nearly froze, while holding down that stupid button. It's a terrible design; not to mention that it can leak.As a remedy, I bought this EZ-Pour product; which is designed to allow you to replace the spout, on a gas can. It's the traditional, simple, flexible, spout, that has served us well, for several decades. I was able to get it to work, but not without some modifications.First of all, neither of the two, screw, base caps are compatible with the Briggs and Stratton, Press 'n Pour. So, if that's the kind of gas can that you have, just know that the threads aren't compatible. However, the spout, which is placed through the hole of either of the screw caps, is the right size.In order to get this to work, I had to saw off the poorly-designed spout, which came with my gas can, and replace it with the EZ-Pour. This means using the original screw cap, with the EZ-Pour spout.This kit comes with a yellow, push-in, vent plug, that is supposed to be inserted into the back of the gas can, after drilling a hole. Right off the bat, I knew better than to trust this thing. The design implies that you're supposed to drill a hole, and simply bush this vent plug, into it. I'm sure that, doing so, will provide a vent plug that may also leak, and smell. This is because there is no seal between the vent plug, and the gas can.In order to solve this problem, I bought a separate, bulkhead, tank fitting, which is designed to be used with 55-gallon, rain drums. I'm using it, instead of the push-in, vent plug, that comes with this kit.The bulkhead, tank fitting, can be bought, here, on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QC4SLCS?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_detailsNow that it's installed, it looks as if it should work quite well. However, installing the bulkhead, was a bit of a pain. The part was a little too big to fit through the gas can, spout hole. I had to grind down some of the edges, with a Dremel tool, and force it through the hole, with a hammer. But, in the end, it should work quite well.I'm giving this product four stars because it offers a nice, flexible, spout, for my poorly-designed gas can. I can't give it five, due to all of the different modifications, and extra parts, that were needed, in order to get it to work.
Kodiak
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2018
A year ago I bought a new gas can at one of the big box stores. It was the first time I had seen a CARB-compliant spout and, too be honest, I don't think I've ever spilled more than a couple of ounces of fuel using an "old fashioned" spout, and even when I did, it was usually because the tank I was filling filled up and I didn't stop pouring fast enough, something a CARB-compliant spout wouldn't solve anyway. Regardless, I gave it a try and promptly spilled fuel all over the engine of my lawn mower. Further, if I didn't tighten the ring down as tight as humanly possible when attaching the spout, gas would also leak out around the mouth of the can and get all over me and my clothes. Clearly someone got a kickback from the designer of that stupid spout design, because it isn't doing anything to prevent spills! Thank you once again California for annoying the rest of the country!This year, the first time I used my gas can, I cracked the spout. I could have gone back to the big box store to buy another one, just like I could shove toothpicks under my fingernails. I decided to go online to see what else I could find and I'm glad I did, because I found this. It fits my can perfectly and, since switching to it, I've barely spilled a drop of fuel, even though I have to keep adjusting the can to release the vacuum right now, since my can doesn't have an air vent. This kit does come with a vent, but to use it requires drilling a hole in my can, and that's not something I'm too keen on doing while it's filled with fuel, so until I use it up, I'll just deal with the vacuum.
Eic
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2018
Love it! I'd just purchased a new 5 gallon container for filling a tractor. The can holds fuel. The spout spews fuel. The words I used when trying to make that "safe" spout have likely paved my path for an eternity in the underworld.A few Youtube videos later and I ordered this spout. Perhaps there is still a chance for me to pass through heavenly gates after all. The spout feels sufficient. There are two caps for the spout for storage. There are two different collars provided to fit either a fine or coarse thread can. There is also a tie for securing the cap for the spout. I drilled a hole in my can as per the instructions. (Not mentioned in the instructions and something I got from a video was to avoid a seam for drilling my hold. Admittedly, I used a 31/64" bit rather than the 1/2" bit advised in the instructions. One of the videos had suggested gradually increasing bit size to avoid over drilling in soft plastic. On my can at the location I chose, the handle, I could've used the 1/2" bit as the plastic was thick enough and quite stiff there. I used a rubber mallet to pound the relief valve in as I didn't have the hand strength to finish pushing it in.Admittedly, I did have some diesel fuel in the can when I drilled it. Bad idea as some particles may fall in from the drilling.Then I filled my tractor and was pleased as punch! No longer do I have to fear government over reach in the world of fuel can design now that I have these kits. I logged in to this site to write how happy I am and buy another kit for another can.No hesitation on this purchase. Reduce your swearing and fuel spillage and buy one of these to replace the awful spouts sold in the stores.