Briggs-Stratton Combo Cans?

[user 122190]

Are these now discontinued? I had a spout go bad over the last couple of years, and it finally busted to complete uselessness. I could not find a replacement spout, but did finally find one for a different brand. The HW store clerks said that they are no longer available. From my searching that seems to be the case. They are expensive, so buy another brand can was not an attractive option. And it seems that all gas can manufactures have different thread sizes. Very frustrating. The replacement I did find is not quite right but will work, and maybe even better as the BS spout was a leaker early on.

 

[user 122190]

I should add that such cans are essential for the livelihood of your $1000 saws. Mixing into other single purpose cans leads to confusion and straight gassing of your saw(S).

 

[Wood Doctor]

I'm glad I never bought one. Thanks for the report. I've never had a problem with mixing my own fuel, but maybe that's just me.

 

[camel2019]

I'm glad I never bought one. Thanks for the report. I've never had a problem with mixing my own fuel, but maybe that's just me.

These don’t mix they carry bar oil on one side and mix on the other.

 

[camel2019]

Are these now discontinued? I had a spout go bad over the last couple of years, and it finally busted to complete usefulness. I could not find a replacement spout, but did finally find one for a different brand. The HW store clerks said that they are no longer available. From my searching that seems to be the case. They are expensive, so buy another brand can was not an attractive option. And it seems that all gas can manufactures have different thread sizes. Very frustrating. The replacement I did find is not quite right but will work, and maybe even better as the BS spout was a leaker early on.

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Looks a lot like a scepter manufactured can.

 

[Chevboy0167]

Here...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/191946766754?hash=item2cb0eb39a2:g:XbMAAOSwU-pXshGQ
Or if yer feeling big and rich....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/313835500521?hash=item49120db3e9:g:9XUAAOSwOY9iCETe
https://www.ebay.com/itm/313653570448?epid=6034598709&hash=item490735ab90:g:rGEAAOSwWFJghMaT

 

[user 122190]

I'm glad I never bought one. Thanks for the report. I've never had a problem with mixing my own fuel, but maybe that's just me.

LOL!

 

[user 122190]

Here...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/191946766754?hash=item2cb0eb39a2:g:XbMAAOSwU-pXshGQ

I didn't think to look on Ebay. Dooh!

 

[Chevboy0167]

Just a quick search showed that is the only listing if it's the 1 yer after...

 

[Wood Doctor]

WD said, "Thanks for the report. I've never had a problem with mixing my own fuel, but maybe that's just me."
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I figured this thread needed a boost and that's why I said that. That worked. Frankly, this combo can looks like an accident waiting to happen. Like Mozart's concertos, too many notes. Price seemed high also.

 

[HansFranz]

Don't forget tape to keep the oil, grease, sawdust and sap off it. And one of those big JOBOX crates to keep all the caps, spouts, collars, collets, nipples, spring couplings, connectors, adapters, converters, T&P relief valves, vapor barriers and fume recirculators organized, or your ChildSafe lockout system won't work right (and we all know kids LOVE to drink gas and oil!)

Slathering on some SPF 30 would also prolly help make it last more than a year in the sun.

 

[Abbeville TSI]

I've had a combo container for years, the only problem is that I shake the can to mix the fuel before I refill the oil tank. Too messy then to take the cap off the oil side and put the spout on since the spout lives inside the oil side of the can. Hard to break old habits...

 

[user 122190]

So, it is the conclusion that these are no longer available? The new spout is working great. No more leakage and far simpler to use.

Replacement is called Quick-Flow Spout by Midwest Can Company. I'll pick up another as these oil/gas cans are essential for chainsaw users. One can, grab'n'go with little chance of picking up the wrong can and straight gassing your saw.



https://www.amazon.com/Midwest-Can-...ocphy=9021397&hvtargid=pla-568238570830&psc=1

 

[user 122190]

WD said, "Thanks for the report. I've never had a problem with mixing my own fuel, but maybe that's just me."
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I figured this thread needed a boost and that's why I said that. That worked. Frankly, this combo can looks like an accident waiting to happen. Like Mozart's concertos, too many notes. Price seemed high also.

 

[Bearcreek]

So, it is the conclusion that these are no longer available? The new spout is working great. No more leakage and far simpler to use.

Replacement is called Quick-Flow Spout by Midwest Can Company. I'll pick up another as these oil/gas cans are essential for chainsaw users. One can, grab'n'go with little chance of picking up the wrong can and straight gassing your saw.

Checked several places and they all said they're discontinued or out of stock.

Those cans are handy, but it's not particularly hard to keep straight gas out of your saw. Been doing it successfully for coming up on 30 years now. Label the can, or use one that is unique in some way from your other gas cans.

 

[user 122190]

Those cans are handy, but it's not particularly hard to keep straight gas out of your saw. Been doing it successfully for coming up on 30 years now. Label the can, or use one that is unique in some way from your other gas cans.

Yet it happens despite it being simple to keep from doing. This unique combo can is an extra step in ensuring only gas/mixed fuel goes in the saw.

 

[cookies]

There are 2 thread types used for gas cans, at your local hardware or auto parts store there should be a nozzle and vent kit that will fit for under 15 bucks.

 

[Chevboy0167]

I get these at my local Menards....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/131523636127?epid=3024465426&hash=item1e9f6b6b9f:g:qzkAAOSwHnFVntkR

 

[dboyd351]

too bad you aren't closer - I would give you the oil/gas combo can that was given to me
I don't like them

 

[user 122190]

I get these at my local Menards....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/131523636127?epid=3024465426&hash=item1e9f6b6b9f:g:qzkAAOSwHnFVntkR

I had seen those online. During my early searches for a new replacement spout, I learned it probably won't fit, unless I can actually test it first. Diameter, thread pitch, thread coarseness, etc varies on these gas can spouts. Only buy after verifying that it fits.