Stens No-Spill 1456 5-Gallon Poly Kerosene Can (CARB & EPA Approved)

This is the best gas/kerosene/diesel container out there that I’m aware of. It’s easy to use and the button makes controlling the flow a much cleaner process. The only thing to be aware of is the potential need to equalize pressure before dispensing the fuel. If the container was in a cooler location and is moved to a warmer location, or gets some sun on it or something, the valve works so well that the vapor in the container pressurizes and can’t escape until the button is pressed. This can make a mess as the pressure can cause the flow rate to be much higher. Push the button while it’s upright to let the vapor out and then you’ll be all set to dispense the fuel.

This can may work well for others but doesn't work for me. For my kerosene heater, the no-spill design of this product doesn't work, so I ended up with a messy spill. Ironically, the kerosene heater (purchased separately) came with a syphon tube, which works well with other cans in preventing spills, but I'm unable to use the syphon with this can because the can has a plastic insert/filter, which makes it impossible to insert the syphon tube into the can.

This is my third fuel can from this company. My first one is there smallest model (1.25 gal I think) I use for my chainsaws. I can mix up the fuel / oil mixture and is extremely easy to refill the tank on the chainsaw. I picked up a 5 gallon red gas can to have on hand for emergency refills. I will say their extension nozzle is probably a must-have for automobiles as this nozzle does not line up with a vehicle fuel tank very well. (I picked up the extension but have yet to try it.)I picked up this blue can for non-ethanol gasoline for my heavy duty yard work tools (rototiller, riding mower, etc.). At our local station the non-ethanol gas pump has blue handles so this made sense to get the blue tank. (Uh oh!! The feds may come looking for me now since I miss used the color fuel can!)It doesn't show in the photo but there IS a handle on the back to make pouring easier. A must with a 5 gallon can!The only downside is the price, but this beats all other plastic fuel cans, hands down! That said, plastic can be a downside as well as it changes shape with the outside temperature, however the high quality metal jerry cans are significantly more expensive.

Needed another fuel can and could not find one locally as they were out of stock. This was priced at about the same amount as TSC, and arrived in a few days. Allows somewhat ease in filling the kerosene heater.The anti spill feature has one annoying issue. You need to depress the valve the entire time during use, It easy enough to defeat though if you want to. The nice thing about the valve is when its closed there is very little to no leakage.The o ring that seals the valve body to the can itself may become unseated form the valve body, you need to keep and eye on that or you could lose the o ring and then it leaks all over the place.

At fist I wasn't sure if I was going to like the nozzle operation, but after using it I LIKE IT! It is very easy to fill my kerosene heater without spilling a drop. The container itself seems very rugged. I will purchase a red gasoline container when I need to replace my current gas container with this brand.