Questions and Answers for Briggs & Stratton 5 Gal. Kerosene Can

A:  Mine haven’t leaked and have used them for 2 years seals pretty tight would recommend turning it upside down but it works well if used correctly

A:  Sure, but why? The reason for the color is to differentiate fuels, red = gas, yellow = diesel, blue = kerosene. It’s for safety, god forbid you put gasoline in your kerosene heater.

A:  Yes, i keep gas in 10 of them for my generater. There is no difference besides the color so you know what’s in them, you might want to write GAS on them with a sharpie so know one thinks it’s kerosene

A:  Yes it would hold gas as well. They generally color code containers for whatever is going in, red for gas, yellow for diesel, blue for kerosene, but as long as you know what’s in it you’re good. I put diesel in mine.

A:  HECK NO!

A:  Absolutely NOT! The reason being if someone gets a hold of the can not knowing it contains gas and puts that gas in a kerosene stove there is a good chance of explosion or at minimum an uncontrolled fire. Do not do it!

A:  Yes, there is no law or regulation that says you cannot put gas in it at your home. If you only buy gasoline, you won't be mixed up, like those who say you can't put gas in it. I use it for gasoline. It was cheaper than the red can.

A:  Just the can. No contents.

A:  its not empty......its full of air. till you put kerosene in it.

A:  Just the empty can . Most Shell stations also carry Kerosene .

A:  Just the empty can.

A:  This product is an empty can.

A:  It is not against the law, but it is recommended to use this can for kerosene.

A:  only kerosene

A:  Not against the law. Use is for your gasoline in you want,

A:  I'm not an attorney and unfamiliar with such statutes. Back in the 70's, my dad operated a gas station, and I remember a kid I was in school with showed up with a jar, hoping to get it filled, so, when he went ice fishing, he could get a small fire going. My dad said it was against the law, but, filled the jar, anyway. In hindsight, and knowing the kid a little better, the story didn't fit, and, why didn't he just get charcoal lighter fluid, but, that was then.

A:  No!

A:  Buy a red gas can for gas

A:  I never figured it out, either. I bought the can, took it to the station, expecting to have an easy time of it. With it being at night, raining, and the constantly shifting weight, and trying to find the right position, eventually, I heard a cracking sound, that I took as a sign that getting it to work as advertised was REALLY going to be a challenge, so, I removed the spout and poured it, old skool.

A:  Line up the two notches put the edge of the spout to the edge where you want to pour gently push the bottom of can down onto the spout and it will flow pretty good

A:  Hi eCid, While the container is upright, rotate the green collar into the "pour" position by rotating the collar about 1/4 of an inch. This will allow the spout to move inward to open the valve in the base of the pouring spout when you place the spout opening into the receiving tank opening. Use the weight of the fuel container to compress the pouring spout. The small hook on the side of the spout will hook on the tank lip and provide resistance for this procedure. The pour spout valve will close automatically when the spout is lifted. To pour again, place the can into an upright position and rotate the green collar back to the "pour" position. I hope this eases your frustration. Travis

A:  Although our name is on the cans, The Plastics Group actually manufacturers these cans and uses our name for branding purposes. Please try and contact The Plastics Group to resolve your parts concerns 888-449-3326

A:  This is a safety issue designed by OSHA / ANSI Blue = Kerosene Red = Gas Yellow = Diesel I wish they made a green one for my mixed fuel (maybe they do - I'm gonna have to check)

A:  you can use it for gas. If gas is all you ever use at your house there is obviously no possible error of grabbing wrong can. I have only gasoline, and i have a red can, a blue can, and a yellow can. And it is NOT against the law.

A:  You can use it for gas. Just get a can of red spray paint!

A:  yes blue is for kerosene red for gas if you put gas in equipment that uses kerosene it will explode. also never put gas in this can as residual gas mixed with kerosene could do the same

A:  Hi LOS, This fuel can is constructed of the same material as the other cans. Blue is for Kerosene, Red is for Gasoline and Yellow is for Diesel. The containers are also embossed with those labeled fuels. It is recommended to follow the labels to avoid confusion as to their content. It is an organizational as well as safety consideration. If gasoline is in a kerosene container and then it is added to a kerosene heater, disaster could follow. Travis

A:  The color is used to distinguish the different fuels in each can. Blue is recommended for kerosene.