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  Phil Voice July 30, 2014 at 7:11pm

  Hi Mitchel

  You might also be interested in our older threads on fuel storage/transportation

  http://www.landscapejuicenetwork.com/page/search-results?q=carrying...
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  Ashley Robbins July 30, 2014 at 7:13pm

  Hello, when I worked for a firm, it was within their policy to not use plastic cans. We had to use metal cans which do help a lot providing the seals are good. Just be ready for a pop when you open it because you still get the pressure. The big metal jerry cans on the other hand were useless in my opinion. They always seem to seep out the smell and if they fall, you get fuel everywhere. Might have been cheap tat that the firm was using though
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  phil@gardenchief.co.uk July 30, 2014 at 7:35pm

  I have 20L fuel cans in rear of van, never had a problem, however I may get a slight depressure when its really hot.
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  Robbie July 30, 2014 at 7:57pm

  I use the 10L jerry cans, never fill them right up though. I found with the plastic ones there was always some fumes...

  Red for unleaded, green for two stroke :)
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  Mark July 30, 2014 at 8:35pm

  I use two metal ones 5ltr and 10ltr plus a chainsaw combi can...the metal ones handle the heat better...those cheap garage 5lts plastic cans are useless...swell, don't pour and are just tat imho;-)

  Plus using the pickup all that stuff is in the back away from me !

  Cheers
  Mark
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  Paul McNulty July 30, 2014 at 9:17pm

  I use plastic cans, but they're in the back of the van.

  You obviously get them expanding in the rare high temps we're having now, but plastic is flexible and it's designed for the purpose.
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  John Baker July 30, 2014 at 11:17pm

  Just make sure they are not directly in the sun's rays.
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  Andy July 31, 2014 at 10:46am

  Through its nature petrol vaporises in high temps and condenses back as it cools. To prevent problems using the 5 litre green cans never fill them full, leave space for the expansion and it should cope. If your van has a bouquet of petrol you have a faulty seal and it should be changed or disposed of. The metal jerry cans are better but as stated earlier by another poster you gets what you pay for! There should never be a petrol smell in your van. A petrol smell means a petrol leak. A petrol leak is both a health risk and a fire risk. Petrol fumes in a confined space will overcome any persons eventually so if you do have petrol pong ventilate your van as soon as possible. I also recommend not carrying unrequired petrol, take what you need for the day. There are many rules and regs re carrying fuel but common sense is the best guide.