The older plastic containers have a screw-on cap over the vent hole. Loosen the cap about 1/2 turn and the container will equalize pressure without evaporating the gas. I noticed the new containers are ventless so I don't know a solution for them.
Bob
Yeah, but I live in Rochester NY! I've searched for those cans at 3 large auto supply places, NAPA, West Marine, Boat U.S., Wal Mart, K-Mart, two lawnmower dealerships, the BORG (Home Depot), Lowe's, and a number of old-fashioned hardware stores. I wonder if my county has some sort of nonsensical fire code that bans metal containers.
Cheap world. Or one where most people feel that plastic is as good or better than metal.
Sorry I missed earlier part of thread, how does one dispose of old gasoline?
TIA
Take it where they recycle used oil.
If you only got a gallon or less, use it to start your campfires this summer. But CAREFULLY.... Use a cup full at most, and stand back when you toss the match.
They used to have them at Allyn's Ace Hardware, on Monroe Avenue, near Goodman. You know, what used to be Shumway Hardware. Of course, that's closed now, and replaced by a Rentway. Wonder what happened to Ed Allyn? He was having some trouble with theft.
If you only want a gallon can, I've been known to spray paint a Thompsons Water Seal can, they still have metal cans.
I'll let you know if I find any. The largest I've seen in metal in the last couple years has been two galons.
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