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You know what I'd prefer? An explanation of why exactly these things don't work. Not a page long rant that vaguely covers some problems and then goes on a tange
by Vexs 11y ago
You know what I'd prefer? An explanation of why exactly these things don't work. Not a page long rant that vaguely covers some problems and then goes on a tangent to the effect of "government makes me sad".
Now, I've never had to deal with the new gas cans- I still have some old ones from the 90s. And, full disclosure, I just read over this now, but the overall theory behind the can seems like a pretty good idea- unlock the spout thing, and press the spout down and gas comes out. Take pressure off, and the spout closes, thus preventing spillage.
I will concede that there's a more than unnecessary amount of child-safety things and locks. Not only would they not stop a very determined child they're just kinda silly. Additionally, the lack of vent seems like a design flaw- and a simple one way valve would solve the problem. Or you could use a mechanism like an olive oil bottle.
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All this is to say that I really hate posts where someone talks about a problem vaguely, and then rants about the government without proposing a solution that isn't "go back to the way things are." Is it a solution looking for a problem? Yeah, probably. Did a bunch of unnecessary stuff get tacked on? Seems so. But it doesn't mean there isn't a problem to be solved.
- Outdoorsman 11y agoThey're difficult to use for two reasons: 1} The ones being sold where I live have a release--a sliding thumb lever--that you have to slide and hold down to release fuel...it's part of the neck of the spout...this ties up one hand which would normally be used to either hold the can by the handle, or support it from the bottom...one hand on the handle and one supporting the bottom provide better control when tipping and pouring... 2} The release on the neck is positioned so that there are only a few inches of "free spout" at the end...this makes it awkward to insert it deeply enough into a car fuel tank filler neck... The larger and heavier the can the greater the difficulty...