A canister for gasoline. Kinds and their advantages

In case of unforeseen road circumstances, there should be a canister for gasoline in the car. It does not take a lot of space, but in difficult times it will be invaluable. A container designed for storing and carrying gasoline has a number of specific features. For this reason, you should not replace it with anything else.

The gas canister has a convenient carry handle; Cross-shaped stiffeners, hardening capacity; A reliable latch with a snap latch, preventing leakage; Flexible plastic tube for easy draining of fuel.

The lightest and noiseless cans are made of plastic. But this material quickly fails, so it requires a constant inspection for the absence of leaks.

The most durable and durable cans are made of aluminum and stainless steel. They can store fuel for a long time. Aluminum is also suitable for water. A great advantage of steel tanks is their anti-corrosion resistance.

Metal cans for gasoline are classified into horizontal and vertical. As a rule, they are produced at 5, 10, 20 liters. The thickness of the walls and the number of handles depend on the volume. So, 20-liter containers are most often supplied with an additional third handle, which allows you to carry them together.

The horizontal canister is convenient in that it eliminates the possibility of tipping inside the machine. Vertical has a smaller wall thickness, but to increase strength is equipped with stiffeners. For its stability, manufacturers offer special holders for cans.

In addition, there is an expedition canister for gasoline, designed to transport fuel under extreme conditions. It is made of high-strength polymer material and is capable of withstanding heavy loads during operation. This feature makes it possible to use a canister on the off-road as an sintrack. Specific shape, light weight and dimensions allow to fix it in any place of the machine both inside and outside.

Some drivers prefer a combined canister, designed to store gasoline and other liquids (water, oil). This model consists of two tanks of different volume. In the space between them, a tubular corrugated nozzle is stored. There is also a folding container made of oilcloth, designed only for carrying fuel.

A canister for gasoline, the price of which is made up of material, volume and quality, can be cheap or expensive. Of course, the cheapest is plastic. The average price for a five-liter capacity is 250-400 rubles, 10 liters - 400-500, for 20 liters - 550-1000 rubles. The price of steel capacity is about 600-800 rubles per 10 liters. And 800-1500 rubles per 20 liters. The most expensive canister for gasoline is aluminum. It is more expensive than steel, usually about 300 rubles.

Do not make a choice of cans, based only on the price. If you are going to use it not for carrying, but for storing fuel, be guided by reliability and quality. This will prevent an undesirable dangerous situation and keep your health.