Petrol can – Minitankstelle for various occasions

Such a jerrycan is a useful thing. He is also known as reserve canister or fuel tank. Generally, a canister is a container for storing or carrying liquids. In the past, canisters were practically made of metal (sheet steel). Such as. from 1937 the well-known 20 liter canister, which was originally designed for the German Wehrmacht. Today are jerrycan mainly made of plastics such as polyethylene (PE) or poly-vinyl chloride (PVC). Such jerrycan is available in various versions with a capacity of usually 5, 10 or 20 liters. These canisters must comply with the guidelines of the dangerous goods regulation (GGV). They must be shatterproof, tight, child-resistant and tightly closed and stored in accordance with regulations. There jerrycan By most users are mostly carried as a jerry can in the car, it is important to observe the various foreign regulations. Generally, for safety reasons in the car (car) not more than 10 liters of gasoline should be carried. In trucks, however, up to 60 liters are allowed in Germany. In Bulgaria Greece, Croatia, Luxembourg, Romania and Hungary may not be filled at all jerrycan be in the car. In Austria z. B., as in the Czech Republic or Portugal, cans of 10 liters content allowed. So also in Belgium, Denmark, France and Spain. Officially it says there appropriate amount, meant are also 10 liters. In Lithuania, Poland or Slovakia it may even be 20 liters, in Switzerland and Turkey up to 25 liters.

Worth knowing about jerrycans

Jerrycans must comply with the DIN standards 7274 or 16904. The trunk of a vehicle is best for storageand taking a gas canister suitable. For safety reasons, the reserve canister should also be fixed. In principle, canisters made of plastic compared to metal canisters have advantages. Above all, the significantly lower weight was decisive for the triumph of plastic canisters. In addition, there is no residue in the interior of a high-quality Kunststoffbenzinkanisters by Rostansatz or the like. Whether stored in plastic or metal canisters, fuels can change over time. Changing ambient temperatures and other influences can reduce the quality of the fuel so that engine damage can occur. It is best to use longer stored gas after one year at the latest and to renew the contents of the canister. It is very important that children do not get fuel. Toxic gases, fire and other dangers require extreme caution. If in the garden times the mowing machineTank is filled from the reserve canister, there is a possibility that the jerrycan stands unattended. Therefore, fuel canisters should not be anywhere in the apartment, but best well secured in the garage or in the basement. It is dangerous to leave full fuel cans in warm rooms or even in the sun. The resulting internal pressure increases the explosiveness! For safety reasons, jerrycans should be used for a maximum of 10 years and then replaced with new ones.

Jerrycans – comfort and accessories

The principle of safety always applies when handling gasoline canisters. Practically all common reserve canisters are suitable for unleaded and leaded gasoline and diesel. Usually, good jerrycans have a carrying handle and a screw-on lid. When filling a tank from the canister, nothing should go wrong. Therefore, there are mostly inclusive, sometimes as accessories, poureror filler neck, which can be screwed tight. Also useful are special funnel, If a bleeder valve or a dosing device is additionally available, the fuel can be transferred particularly easily and in a controlled manner. Special transfer pumps facilitate the transfer of fuel in emergencies. Well-known fuel canisters and accessories brands are for example Arnold, Cartrend or Hünersdorff. So achieved z. Eg the Arnold 6011-X1-2001 metal canister 10 liters or the Cartrend 7740056 PVC canister, 10 liters very good test results.