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Review on Justrite 7210320 AccuFlow Galvanized Flexible by Austin Arvayo

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The only way to safely store petrol (IMHO)

Like many people who store petrol, I've been using these cheap plastic containers for years and never got myself into them felt safe. You may have heard stories that they can break under pressure or even explode because they don't have spark arrestors in the spout. And plastic IS porous, so it can evaporate into the atmosphere over time. Read forum comments on later CARB-approved doses. They leak gas when trying to use them and are difficult to use without spilling - it doesn't help the environment nor make it safer to use. With plastic jugs, I just didn't feel comfortable keeping these things in my attached garage because I knew they would really start any fire once the plastic container melted. A motorcycle (with a full tank of gas) burned down in a garage fire. When I examined the charred remains of the frame and engine, to my surprise, the steel gas tank was STILL full of gas! Some of the aluminum parts on the bike had melted and were lying in hardened puddles under the bike. But the tank remained intact. It was a hot fire. But there is NO explosion or further stoking the fire. Why? I've been told that a properly sealed gas cylinder contains very little oxygen, another ingredient needed to ignite (or explode). I did my research by looking at the products of various metal gas can manufacturers and reading user reviews. In my opinion, Justrite's safety benches seem to have an edge over the competition with their safety features. There are built in fill and pour out flame arrestors and an AccuFlow feature that allows you to CONTROL the flow to any gas tank with a manual valve. It appears to have all the necessary components for a safe gas cylinder, as well as being a strong and reliable container. They are designed to seal and prevent vapor loss and to be safely released in the event of a fire rather than bursting under the pressure of expanding vapors and fuels. Yes, the cost of this model is three times the price of a plastic bottle, but what is the price? Are you going for security? When calculating the cost of restoring a home or unfortunately a life, the decision was easy for me. They are designed to last for many years and the company offers replacement parts if needed. In practice, a metal can adds extra weight when lifted. Small people, pay attention when choosing larger glasses. But on the bright side, it delivers gas to my lawnmower and generator with no spills (although you can see a few drips coming out of the spout). Now when I drive into the garage I no longer smell exhaust fumes with these sealed cans. The build quality, materials and finish appear to be excellent. I can recommend the product unreservedly.

Pros
  • Large labeling zone allows user to label contents to avoid misuse
Cons
  • Fragile