Fix Any Gas Can With This Vent Cap

Fix any gas can with these very nice vent caps. Easy and quick to install but nicer than the old standard snap cap fuel vent. Check them out: amzn.to/3sdAhL7
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[@EmbarkWithMark]

Magicfour just sent me an updated version of the vent cap. Check out the updated video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHSXpaJ-is6cl6M

[@user-ip6in8xj6k]

If you turn the can upside down when you drill the vent hole, plastic fragments will not fall down into your container. if you grab the side of the plastic protective insert with needle-nose pilers and twist 180, this will cause the circumference of the insert to shrink, you have a solid grip on it, and then it pulls out easily.

[@Hershal13]

I like these metal venting caps instead of the plastic ones. Genius at EPA who prob has never used a gas can in their lives removed the venting caps leading to more splash and spilled gas.

[@EmbarkWithMark]

I've never spilled so much fuel in my life.

[@Hershal13]

@EmbarkWithMark I have been using the plastic ones but these metal one u got r really ccol

[@matthewgoedtel5998]

The problem is with the manufacturers designs and not the epa or safety requirements. Your car complies without the issues.

[@chrisbrown4570]

@@matthewgoedtel5998No its the government, they continue to overreach their authority. Regulating gas cans? I have a gas can for those idiots!!

[@erikmullen4421]

I have had a can like this for years and never spilled anything

[@thekingsilverado3266]

This guy has a real point on where to locate that vent at so no hands or clothes block the thing when pouring. I did the same thing just now to one of my new cans. That is why I am watching this my son bought his first lawn mower this year so I gave him a big 4gal can and my smaller 1.5 gal can. I keep one semi large can myself for reserve spare gas and two 5gal cans for my tractors. My Craftsman and Yard Man are gas hogs. I suggest folks keep a stock pile of fuel this year due to the work situation being what it is right now. Keep 3-4 times what you need on hand at all times. A few cans of store bought gas like True Fuel and 2cyl on hand is also not a bad idea the stuff really doesn't go bad for a really long time.

[@davidbwa]

Every single "safety" spout I have used in the past couple of decades has caused me to spill more gas when refilling equipment than I used to with the basic "not-safe" spouts from years ago. And the fact the EPA (or whoever decides on design) keeps changing the approved safety design suggests they know the last several offerings sucked and were a PITA.

[@EmbarkWithMark]

Completely agree! Safety means prevent me from pouring fuel.

[@MikeOrazzi]

Yep, they are worthless. These vent caps seem pretty good. Thanks for the tip.

[@jdwilson7211]

Agree, the govt screws everything up. Also put LED bulbs and getting rid of incandescent bulbs in the same category. Just leave shit alone!!

[@CVT57]

The flat area on the back of the handle would be the spot for the vent.

[@EmbarkWithMark]

Good point. It would have been. Lol.

[@jeffblack7711]

Just push a shingle nail through the plastic and remove it when you're ready to use it. The big flat nail head makes it easy to remove and replace

[@bradjenkins932]

What a joke

[@jeffblack7711]

@@bradjenkins932 it works well and costs nothing

[@shad885]

LMAO love how you end it by giving the EPA the middle finger and not using a nozzle at all 🤣😂🤣😂

[@EmbarkWithMark]

And still spilled less!

[@davelevi4922]

Actually thought it was pretty dumb to not use the nozzle on that last pour. Looked like he had a little over-splash doing it freehand! Also, he didn't show how he got the wire out after the vent cap install.

[@Handle-q6x]

I drilled an 1/8” hole and used a wing nut screw. Just have to remember to hold in your hand while pouring your gas.

[@EmbarkWithMark]

Nice and easy idea.

[@3073Sean]

Thank you for sharing! Just bought a set from amazon. I cant stand the EPA gas cans now days. I was to the point where I was just going to drill a hole in the damn thing, I am sure this is a perfect fix, thank you! My current set up on a riding lawnmower I had to hold that damn tank FOREVER trying to fill the lawn mower as it gurgled away.

[@EmbarkWithMark]

Your welcome! I'm thinking about drilling into my expensive Rotopax to fix that exact issue. Thank you for watching!

[@randiegadberry5448]

Back in the 60’s I used regular valves for tires and put them on my 5 gallon Jeep cans.

[@EmbarkWithMark]

There's a few comments saying the same thing. How well did the tire valve hold up to the fuel long term?

[@DavidM2002]

The rubber may not last. But, for way too much money you can buy angled valve stems that are often used on motorcycles. ( I use them because the brake rotor makes filling the tire very awkward. ) They are aluminum and the rubber seal is removable. You could then use a nitrile rubber ring on both sides.

[@PetCactusA_HarmlessLittlePrick]

I started using a funnel (1980s) when gas cans were made of steel and had a flexible spout. Most of them leaked where it screwed on to the can, especially after being cross threaded.

[@PetCactusA_HarmlessLittlePrick]

PS: RIP, Blitz Manufacturing, and damn the extortionists. ⚰ 🪦 😭

[@dontblameme6328]

I still have and still use my galvanized Eagle brand metal cans. Democrats and China plastics ruin everything good in life.

[@PetCactusA_HarmlessLittlePrick]

@@dontblameme6328 Eagle gas cans are exactly what I was thinking of when I typed my comment, they were everywhere!

[@BRP42]

Man, I haven't bought a gas can in awhile, but that does look like a pain in the a$$ to pout out of, so nice fix! You might have done it off camera, but I would shake out the can after drilling to get rid of any plastic pieces that might have fallen. Moving that log was pretty amazing--I think the guy standing next to the cable was a lot braver than I would have been! :) Good to see you Mark! This is the first time you've come up on my feed (despite the notification settings) in months, so glad to see you buddy. -Dave

[@EmbarkWithMark]

Hey! it's been a while since I've seen you in the comments! It's great to hear from you again! Totally did shake out the plastic pieces off camera haha. Yea, that tree was a big one. About 42" around. yep, I was no where near that which rope, luckily it was rope. Hopefully I see you in here more often!

[@CleaveMountaineering]

great idea, good to know these are out there. I just got a little electric fuel pump from Harbor Freight for use at home.

[@EmbarkWithMark]

Thank you! That pump you bought, is it the fluid transfer pump?

[@CleaveMountaineering]

@@EmbarkWithMark yes, that's the one. $12 or so. Works fine unless your gas can has that strainer thing, then the pump can't get to the bottom.

[@markb8954]

@@CleaveMountaineering yes, i have one of these HF transfer pumps as well. Like many plastic things, the wink leak is the bendy white plastic hose which breaks quickly from bending. Easily replaced with better hose.

[@jimringo2569]

That red bar locking spout can be fixed by removing the base inside O ring, taking out the spring permanently and replacing the O ring. lock opens and closes but then is not spring loaded.

[@EmbarkWithMark]

I personally like center cans with flexible spouts better. But yea, that is a free easy fix.

[@hillcrinton1416]

Man. you were not kidding when you said that you are not very SMART...but keep working on it...

[@patriot1182]

LMAO

[@RIDING_BEARS]

Looking winded too

[@michealfunickrr3717]

this video helped me save my 5 gallon deisel can. seemed nomatter what the sloshing would leak fuel out of the punctured hole in the back on top. i had no idea why someone left it. works best. the nozzel threads are really oversized which i like and clicks to lock.

[@Miniscapes515]

The strainer is definitely not for prote ting from flames as the fumes are more combustible than the liquid.

[@rollinOnCode]

the thing that made and mandated such cans should be arrested forever for destroying the environment & causing such mayhem

[@earlgeorge7573]

the new spout comes with 2 caps; one has fine thread and one has course threads. You have course thread on your spout so you use the cap with the course threads.

[@DavidM2002]

Or, buy a gas can next time you're in Canada; one with the normal spout. I love the wire trick. And the vents; I've never seen those before.

[@EmbarkWithMark]

I'd love to visit Canada some day!

[@rollinOnCode]

Can we sue and arrest the EPA for destroying gas cans & the environment?

[@KeithKropf]

I drilled and tapped a ¼"-20 hole in my 5 gallon plastic can, and have a ¼"-20x ½" long bolt that I screwed a nut down tight to the head, then put a little O ring on the bolt. That works, but a ¼" hole is a tiny vent when trying to empty a 5 gallon can into a tractor, and it does restrict the flow. I think a ⅜" would be much better, but haven't done that yet. Glad you didn't spill fuel on your workbench! That looked a bit risky, especially with all that electrical equipment right there. Better to be safe than to have a good story to tell from a hospital bed.

[@robert5]

I was using metal tire valve stems with inner valve removed to vent my cans, unscrew cap to vent, but I like these vents shown in this video and they are cheaper. Too bad I already put valve stem vents in all my cans.... oh well.

[@JimN_AustinTx]

I use a crank pump for RC models on my two cycle fuel. No mess and I can fill to the top.

[@AwosAtis]

Flame shield has been tested. It works. I don't know the science, but it prevents flaming fumes from shooting out of the can should they be ignited from a static discharge. Remove it and you open yourself to legal liability should someone else get burned, although chances of that happening are remote.

[@johnmurphy9688]

Great job. Ill be copying your set up here 👍👍🇺🇲🇮🇪

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

Thanks for this, have NEVER seen those vents before, I use the 5 gal metal safety cans and the under cap seals started to leak, replaced them & they still don't seal at the original ones, I may have to let them settle for awhile

[@stoneyswolf]

I was thinking about using a tire valve for a vent. Just remove the core and cap it when it's not needed. I've been thinking about it for years maybe I'll remember this weekend.

[@EmbarkWithMark]

Yea, another view comment about using a tire valve. My only concern is, are the materials able to withstand gasoline? Not all rubber can handle it.

[@dustydawson8977]

Thats f***ing amazing. I just use a self tapping screw. Its all the air needed.

[@EmbarkWithMark]

Hey, whatever gets the job done!

[@terryenyart5838]

I drill a hole 1/8" and use a nail. Pull the nail when pouring, stick it back in when done. My spouts don't have stupid spring loaded valves in them thankfully or I'd remove them or replace the spouts. Thank you

[@billsmith1770]

i use a nail w/loop bent in head end , loosely zip tied to handle of gas can . on a hot day just push and twist to make its own hole , no shavings . don't make hole in the seam of the plastic can though .

[@thekingsilverado3266]

When you start pulling on up that plastic thing inside the can it helps to have the die grinder around and put a slot or two in it. Make's it come out easier for ya.. I've done enough of em 4 friends and neighbors now I sorta have things down to a few seconds process. I use one of them same needle nose vice grips myself lock it on the thing and that is when and where I start slicing on it. on the smaller cans it even helps that when ya get it up some drill a hole in it like an 1/8th inch bit and poke a screw driver thru it so it won't slither away on ya. I was getting what I called the best plastic cans were called a HUL CAN. I cannot find them anymore not even on the net. I was getting mine at the ACE Hardware store quite a distance from here. The plastic is much thicker than other cans I have seen and they take quite a bit of abuse especially at winter deer camp we have this gargantuan generator that runs almost everything else we need in the 5 5th wheel campers we all have on my patch. I only have a 50amp service for mainly my use so I found my big giant generator coming into the local scrap yard. The guy that had it told me it used to work good at one time maybe it could be fixed he told me. And I fixed it but when everyone is showering and cooking all at once its a gas pig. It goes thru $25 $30 bucks worth of gas over night and then again next day too. So I am a local authority on big ole gas cans too..

[@user-ex2bu8tb9z]

You can invert the spout for storage. Put spout in can inverted, put hat (lid) on inverted end put the big ole ring on. The hat is very much like the final ring as to how it seals the can.

[@atomicsmith]

I use a small shake siphon. It’s way more controllable and easy to do one handed.

[@EmbarkWithMark]

Shake siphons are awesome. I use them for moving fuel from my 5 gallon cans into my Jeep. But for pouring fuel into a chainsaw I find it's not great. Maybe thats just me though.

[@atomicsmith]

@@EmbarkWithMark if you set the chainsaw on something like a tailgate, you can slow the flow from the siphon by lowering the gas can down. You go slower and slower, and when it’s full you just lower the can below the chainsaw and it stops. I’ve never found a way that offers as much control. I find its way better than tipping a full can of gas over a tiny fuel tank.

[@scroungyredneck936]

I guess that’s what I use for years now like a 5/8” hose with brass siphon thing on the end . I’m disabled and can’t lift a jug of water. Only have one useable hand after I had a stroke just shake the hose and gas flows . Here in Texas we call em an Oklahoma credit card . lol

[@akbychoice]

@@EmbarkWithMarkI put gas into 1 quart plastic oil bottles. Works great for chainsaws and brush trimmers. They fit well in milk crates too.

[@dongkumong]

0:27 love how he throws in little raps while he talks

[@TeeJay10664]

What fuel spout did you finally settle on. I remember you saying that you were going to look at others. Please put a link as to what you ordered. Ordering the metal vents now...great video..thanks

[@EmbarkWithMark]

I’ll post a link when I find something suitable. I’ve been distracted with the clean up of hurricane Hilary.

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

I did the vent modification on my 20 litre can but not from a kit, I used a brass ¼ BSP male to male fitting, & a ¼ BSP blanking cap. In the UK we are not allowed venting petrol cans.

[@EmbarkWithMark]

Ventless things are just not as nice to use, right? Cool way to fix your issue!

[@thekingsilverado3266]

Nothin like gettin in a fix it fight with a brand new piece of junk gas can and losing bad.... Happens to the best of us though....

[@jimadkins4772]

Good video

[@EmbarkWithMark]

Thank you!

[@alanadale1945]

I have Republican friends and Democrat friends ,eh. Some of each are safety minded and some are less so , bless their hearts.

[@bigpardner]

Considering the contents of the can, would it be better to use plastic instead of metal?

[@EmbarkWithMark]

I can't see why. lot's of fuel container are metal.

[@ruffryda1961]

How do you get the white filter out if it falls in?

[@backyardbuck6362]

I heard of someone using a coat hanger or something like that bend a hook on the end to hook it somehow and get it out like that.

[@EmbarkWithMark]

It has two tabs that hold it against the opening of the jug. If you bend those in you can grab the anti flame guard with a pilers and yank it out.

[@justinvanburen8259]

Great video!! Thanks

[@EmbarkWithMark]

Glad you liked it!

[@craigvanhousen559]

Take the spring out of the spout and you'll be good.

[@EmbarkWithMark]

Not a bad idea. Definitely one way to not buy another spout.

[@concankid4202]

Take the spring out of the new spout and you have it perfect.

[@EmbarkWithMark]

I've done that before. Having a dedicated vent and a flexible spout feels better to me.

[@steamboatwillie935]

I spill 'more' gas with these new EPA cans, then I ever did with the old cans. The new cans all get modified!.

[@Bdbrad71]

Never seen someone put as much thought into a gas can lol

[@murphtahoe1]

That is an awesome vent cap purchase. I would use the original nozzle top that goes inside and just remove it completely when fueling and use a funnel. Did it for 30 plus years in the fire service. Cool vid!

[@EmbarkWithMark]

Now that is a good idea, Thank you!

[@richardabner9420]

so what spout/nozzle are people actually liking to replace crappy ones?

[@EmbarkWithMark]

Pick a style you like. Any of them are better than the epa approved nozzles.

[@richardabner9420]

Thank you

[@Ramon-du7jv]

LMAO! everything that would happen to me! Lol I’m not alone!

[@EmbarkWithMark]

haha! Your never alone here!

[@DanMcD80]

With a vent and red clip removed from spout, the origional isnt bad

[@EmbarkWithMark]

I mean, if your adding a vent why keep the original spout?

[@Matt-re3or]

I don't know what you spent on all this happy crappy, but tractor supply has 'utility jug' for like $22, same plastic as gas cans, nice flexible spout and a vent. They wotk great.

[@EmbarkWithMark]

That's a good point. However, I only ever see 3-5 gallon utility jugs. I don't see anything in the 1 gallon range. Also, these vents are inexpensive. Especially if one already has the gas cans on hand.

[@Matt-re3or]

@@EmbarkWithMark you're right, I bought 5 gallon ones. If I need something smaller, I just use empty Rotella jugs. Then again I'm a bit of a redneck.

[@jchavins]

I use a tubless tire valve stem with the core removed

[@randolphcountyasylum2643]

The seal on the spout does not last long, it always rips..

[@EmbarkWithMark]

I've not had that issue. Just the caps splitting...

[@daniellang6112]

My plastic vent cap broke it's hinge strap. Careful not to lose cap after they break.

[@EmbarkWithMark]

Haven’t broken one of these straps yet. These caps are metal. What would be cool is if the cap at a wire leash instead of a plastic strap.

[@andrewvickers4487]

Cool thanks, those vents are news to me. I'm liking the o-rings on both sides, worth a try over the plastic ones. If the fuel eats up the inner o-ring too quickly then next up for me would be a 'pops-a-vent' which I just learned about, which you can install with a sealant for a stronger seal.

[@georgemanley6421]

The EPA should've left the gas cans alone as they already did the old gas cans worked just fine

[@peterdarr383]

The white baffle would stop a fire because gasoline won't burn at an A/F ratio of about 9:1 so the fumes inside the small baffle volume burn - yes inside the can - and quickly use up all available oxygen.

[@dontblameme6328]

What a good safety Sally Democrat you are.

[@peterdarr383]

@@dontblameme6328 That's offensive - we live in a Constitutional Republic and Republicans are OK with "Safety" - - for example the "pull-thru Safety" on a Glock.

[@1marcelfilms]

I prefer to stick a funnel in the car and hold the gas can sideways with no spout. no vent needed

[@EmbarkWithMark]

I also enjoy the funnel method. When I can actually find one of my many funnels. 😂

[@mountainmantoo]

Know nothing Do Gooder Bureaucrats. "The big club".

[@fauxque5057]

Waste of money. A tire valve stem is cheaper. And for the spout just cut off all of the epa junk leaving about an 1" and a 1/2 of spout. Then buy a foot of clear tubing from Lowes and a hose clamp. I use a cap plug in the end of the hose. The cheap clear plastic flex hose that didn't fit well will crack in a year or two. After they crack I cut them at the base of the accordion part and use the same clear hose, hose clamp, and stopper. Also put the vent higher up on the back of the handle. The bigger cans actually have a flat non textured pad for the vent. The push in yellow plastic ones do work well but I still use tire valve stems. I like the all metal ones

[@EmbarkWithMark]

Interesting. I might have to explore this idea and compare. mmm. Yes, the handle I probably should have gone that route. Well, thank you for sharing!

[@akbychoice]

The plastic ones fail me in extreme cold or sun deteriorates them.

[@crazysquirrel9425]

I wonder if the metal tire valves would work? Remove the Schroeder valve in it.

[@EmbarkWithMark]

They just might!

[@charles.darwin.6003]

I use the rubber tire valves

[@crazysquirrel9425]

@@charles.darwin.6003 Oops too late. I bought those nice metal ones in the kit. They are AWESOME! In fact, they can let out gas so fast that the filler neck cannot take it all at one time.

[@thinker4life482]

LoL Nice Flow....

[@EmbarkWithMark]

No one wants to suffer from poor flow.. Thanks for watching!

[@williambacker6581]

vent o ring on wrong side of plastic.

[@EmbarkWithMark]

Oops. I’ll have to double check that. Thank you!

[@drbcrb]

Buy a metal can from Just Rite manufacturing and eliminate these headaches

[@EmbarkWithMark]

I’d love to get my hands on one! But man are they spendy! I bet they are nice though.

[@throttlebottle5906]

can says "never use gasoline to start a fire". to which I say please do and trim the gene pool.....

[@akbychoice]

LOL

[@thekingsilverado3266]

I thought he was gonna put on the vent cap on the right side of that can. I mean thing about how you hold and pour your gas before installing that cap. If you are right handed he located that cap right where ya put your left hand when pouring... Sheeesh....

[@diesellivesmatter]

How much did that valve stem cost you?

[@EmbarkWithMark]

Not to expensive, I think they are $10 for a pack of 4. Theirs a link in the description.

[@diesellivesmatter]

@@EmbarkWithMark that was snark lol. I used to do this with valve stems but has seen moved on from cans to carboys

[@james10739]

I saw a gas can catch on fire and a guy just blow it out so if you don't freak out and drop it and blow it out you should be fine

[@EmbarkWithMark]

I don't doubt that one bit!

[@hunternedib1119]

I wish I could explain to you how much gas I have dropped on the ground by trying to use these terrible gas cans.

[@EmbarkWithMark]

I'm fully aware how much one can spill with these awful things.

[@kylestan2250]

Be aware if you have such modified can in your truck or trailer and a "DOT" cop inspects your equipment you will be subject to a fine for NOT using/having a DOT/EPA approved gas can.

[@slotcarfan]

I spill more gas with the "spill proof"😊 spouts than regular spouts.

[@EmbarkWithMark]

Same!

[@pirep777]

Why would you want the nozzle inverted and stored in the gas can? YUCK!!!

[@EmbarkWithMark]

So I can stow the can easier! But yea, you do get a smidge of fuel on your hands if you pull the nozzle out to fast.

[@stevehenry2142]

Appears as if you could use metal car valve stem caps when you lose original cap.

[@EmbarkWithMark]

Thats a good point. I'll need to investigate.

[@jamesavery6015]

It’s so sad the time we live in you can’t even buy a gas can that’s user-friendly. You spill more gas with these new EPA cans, then which you would lose by evaporation with a vent. Maybe if we all started making videos of us, just intentionally pouring gasoline on the ground they would start making decent cans again🤔

[@james10739]

I the thumbnail I thought that was a valve stem and you were going to pressurize it

[@EmbarkWithMark]

ROFL! Auto ejecting fuel can... My cans do that anyway after being in the sun.

[@mikerossman9863]

don't let them pliers kick your a$$

[@EmbarkWithMark]

💪🏼

[@oneisnone7350]

I’ve never had a problem with the EPA spouts. Sure it’s slower, but I never spill gas.

[@RonaldColeman-ef2rc]

I hope that is not illegal like tearing the tag off a mattress.

[@brenyz5013]

Most exalant . There you just made a real gas’s can all these safety cans are nothing but dangerous !!!

[@xxlxpman]

Don't let the democrats at the EPA see this, you'll end up in prison.

[@cmgngmc]

CLEANING MY BENCH OFF WOULD HAVE BEEN THE FIRST THING

[@dixie5795]

You have to be in Kommiefornia

[@heath8779]

That whole time you had the chainsaw there, you could have just cut the can in half to get the white flame thing out, then gone inside and had a beer 👍🤠

[@EmbarkWithMark]

ROFL!

[@heath8779]

@@EmbarkWithMark , on my other fuel can, I put the breather fitting at the bottom, clamped a hose to it , use the main cap as the breather and the hose as a dispenser for filling my chainsaw and other small engines.👍

[@hottractor1999]

Ha Ha, ya you're not too bright if you don't understand what that flame guard is for. That vent is gonna leak every time you pop it open. That being said, i removed mine.

[@EmbarkWithMark]

Zero leaks, behaves like a normal gas can.

[@charlesross1682]

there has not been a thing accomplished here

[@EmbarkWithMark]

I feel different every time I use this can to fill my chainsaw up.

[@alanadale1945]

Ahem - safety surely isn't a democracy or Republicans issue,is it ?

[@dontblameme6328]

Thank a Democrat voter for having to do this.

[@jerryrosa8318]

J

[@user-lx1qy5kb3o]

what's the purpose of this crap

[@EmbarkWithMark]

To fix the crap spout….thought that was obvious.

[@D0praise]

Knuckleheaded guy trashing EPA but too young to know history of how bad it was before they were created. You’ll figure it out someday, maybe. Can’t hardly figure out a fuel can