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Scepter SmartControl 5 Gallon Dual Handle Gas Can Fuel Container

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Mar 10, 2024
Stephen
1 out of 5 stars review

great can, terrible, difficult ot use, leaky spout

I bought a couple of these for my garden tractors and generators, what a mistake, nearly impossible to get gas to pour into either my Ariens zero turn or garden tractor witout spilling everywhere. I ended up buying a couple of plain aftermarket gas caps and a strainer funnel and fill it the old fasion way. At least the old army style steel jerry cans can be sealed against leakage with a good gasket and you can see how much gas is going into the tank past the good old reliable spout. Someone needs to shoot the designer of these new "Safety spouts" since they are all a PITA and frustrating to attempt to use.

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Hi Olddalt1 - We apologize for your experience. Customer satisfaction is very important to Scepter. We STRONGLY ADVISE AGAINST using this can with the modifications you’ve described. Similar to medication packaging, gas/diesel cans must also adhere to strict child resistance packaging laws. All fuel containers sold in the United States must come equipped with a child-safety lock and adhere to environmental regulations (EPA). This product should only be used with the spout it came with at the time of purchase. Every automobile/equipment is different, so it is not a one size fits all situation. The SMARTCONTROL gas can, is designed to be used with your palm. Step 1: Vent the fuel can by slowly unscrewing the cap, allow all the pressure to escape. Once vented re-tighten cap. You may find that placing the fuel can flat on the ground and actuating the spout once or twice prior to use may allow the green pad to slide easier during operation. Step 2: Flip up dark lever on back of spout with your palm. Step 3: With the dark green lever still flipped up, push the entire light green pad forward. It will be stiff as that is part of the child resistant feature. Again, you may find that placing the fuel can flat on the ground and actuating the spout once or twice prior to use may allow the green pad to slide easier during operation. Step 4: Tilt can and pour. This can has a flow rate of 3+ gallons per minute when actuated fully. The “screen” you see in the neck of the fuel can is actually a safety device called a flame mitigation device (FMD). Its inclusion in fuel containers is part of a 2020 U.S. law to improve overall safety. It does not make it safe to mix Gas and Fire, which remains extremely dangerous, but helps to protect the consumer against situations of potential misuse. Do not ever remove or modify the FMD. We understand that filling the containers now requires the user to learn to rest the pump in the center of the FMD, on the steps, to fill at full speed. The spout has a channel for venting when pouring. You can also choose simply to take your time filling the container. We have posted both fill and pour instructions online at https://www.scepter.com/safety/instructional-videos/ which should help. Please contact our Customer Service team at 1-800-387-6018 or email customerservice@scepter.com if we can be of any further assistance. We are here to help!

Apr 17, 2023
Boater28
5 out of 5 stars review

great gas tank

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am very happy with this gas tank. It has 2 handles for easy pouring. It has a way to make it easy to put the right amount in without spilling which is awesome. It is just the right size for taking extra gas for my boat trips to Lake Powell.

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Apr 12, 2023
timbojack
3 out of 5 stars review

Great can, not so great nozzle

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The nozzle is not that great. Very slow pouring. It hasn't leaked, but it doesn't seem real sturdy. It's hard to hold a five gallon gas can full of gas and hold the valve with the other hand so the gas will come out.

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Apr 18, 2023
Jakep
5 out of 5 stars review

Great gas can!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Scepter 5 gallon gas can is a pretty good can. It it a little taller then most but still stable when it’s in the bed of your truck. The palm release makes pouring it pretty easy. It comes out a little slower then most cans but that’s not a deal breaker for me. It comes with an attached cap and the spout has a little hook molded into it to rest it in the opening of what you are filling. Overall decent 5 gallon can

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Apr 24, 2023
RCGregory55
5 out of 5 stars review

Great product!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It is very easy to use, seals good so no leaks, very easy to poor and is great quality made and should last a long time.I really like it, and recommend it to anyone who needs one and also would buy more of these.

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Apr 12, 2023
SA001
5 out of 5 stars review

Like new vertical design

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use the gas can mainly for my lawn mower. A more vertical design does make it easier to carry. I like the fact that it comes with two handles. The gas can is easy to open and fill. Closing mechanism is very secure. Like that the nozzle can rotate. My favorite feature is how secure and accurate the nozzle is dispensing gas. So far very satisfied with this product and strongly recommend.

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Mar 20, 2023
Hankey
5 out of 5 stars review

5g smartcontrol gas containers

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I finally found a gas can that I like with the handle on the side it makes it so much easier for me to pour the gas out I have something to hold on to when pouring before I was all ways fighting the container

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Mar 8, 2023
tkmstrubel
4 out of 5 stars review

SmartControl is handy

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I thought this was going to be difficult to use and would need a funnel but it turns out its not hard to use the smart control. It makes a lot of sense but having 5 galls makes it a bit more unwieldy. You take the can put the nozzle in and then press the green piece down to engage the locking latch so that the gas comes out. Took me a few trys to figure it out but it a good can.

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Mar 19, 2023
Tbits
5 out of 5 stars review

Best can I own

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Of all of the safety gas cans that I own this is one of my favorites. Generally gas cans with safety mechanisms are always a hassle to use but I honestly don’t mind using this one. The two stage nozzle is easy to use and I have had zero issues controlling the flow of gas like I have with others. Overall I really like this can and will be buying another one.

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Apr 12, 2023
Thabeast395
5 out of 5 stars review

Great gas can

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this gas can a few days ago. The weather has finally warmed up where I live, so yard work has started. I was in need of a new gas can for my riding lawn mower. This can is very nice, and works as it should.

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