New ("EPA Special") Gas Cans

A few months ago I got rid of my old-style gas cans because they were old and leaking. So I had to get a new gas can, and of course, all I could get (here in Calif., anyway) is a new "EPA Special." Filling it meant dealing with the weird spout and cap contraption, but I was able to fill it. However, today when I tried to pout gas into the tank of the rental splitter I was using, I could get the bleeping thing to pour. I tried putting the spout in various positions (the cap locks the spout in place), but it still wouldn't pour.

I finally wound up taking the cap off and using a funnel (actually, a cut top of a 2 liter soda bottle) to pour through, so instead of trapping vapors like the can is supposed to do, it no doubt released more than an old-style gas can would have. I'm all for things that reduce emissions ... if they work. But unless someone can tell me the trick of getting the stupid new-style gas can to work, I think I will start watching Craigslist for an old-fashioned Jerry Can - the heavy-duty military-style type.

Has anyone here had better luck with the new gas cans?

Peace,
- Sequoia

Chuck Pearson said:

<<Has anyone here had better luck with the new gas cans?
Both of mine work fine. You push the button in the back to make it pour. Release the pressure before you tilt it so if it has warmed up since you used it the fuel doesn't gush out. It can stop automatically when the fuel tank tank gets close to the top.

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This piece of carp has NO vent, no button to make it vent, nothing. Plus it has the funkiest spout I've ever seen. It has a smaller cone-shaped tube inside the larger tube. I actually held the &^%$)ing thing upside down and nothing came out.

I'll look around to see if I can find one with a "button." Otherwise, I'll have to order from Baileys. This one sucks.

Peace,
- Sequoia