Customer Reviews

Eagle 5 Gallon Type 1 Diesel Safety Can With Funnel UI50FSY

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1 star:		(2)

 

 

As a farm owner, I have to store both diesel and gasoline. The plastic containers were just not cutting it with me. They have switched to these new spill proof tops and they also meant it was harder to try and fill a tractor (ever try holding 5 gallons of diesel over a tractor while trying to press the little green handle to continue the flow?

This container lets you fill and forget. the spot and balance allows you to start the fill on certain equipment (like a tractor) and go elsewhere until it is done. Better yet, it stores nicely and I don't have to worry about odors like I do the plastic containers. Solid and nice.

I own 4 Justrite gas cans and 1 Justrite Diesel. The Eagle works just as well and is cheaper. I still use all of them with the Justrite flex funnel part #14411 not the plastic funnel.

I love this can. It's not impossible to spill, but you really have to work at it. The can itself is sturdy and the lid truly tight. The funnel, though, is the real highlight of this product. The way it is attached to the can means you don't need a third hand to hold the funnel while the other two are manipulating the can. I now own two of these cans and plan to buy at least one for gasoline for my other gas powered machines.

I try to buy the highest quality products I can. I bought this can because I thought it would be ALL metal and I have had nothing but problems with plastic fuel cans and cheap plastic parts. I have purchased Eagle cans in the past and they were all metal and the photo/description implied that this one would be also. This one has a plastic handle, which may not be a problem for some people, but I see it as a weak link in an otherwise durable can. Also, with all the little crevices molded into the plastic handle, it will be nothing but a grime collector when diesel spills on it, making it a PITA to clean and use. Yet another cheap and dumb move by a company trying to reduce costs and increase profits. What could this be saving them, $1.00 a can? So charge me more. I would rather have the quality than an item that is inferior or breaks down the road and I can't use. Then I am out the full cost of the item. Apparently the company doesn't really care about the frustration their customers have with product quality.

Worst part is, I can't return because it is a fuel can (though I haven't put fuel in it). I guess I will live with it, but no more Eagle products for me.

I purchased two of these cans. I have only used the Eagle 5 gallon cans twice. No problems. You do need to squeeze the metal handle to open the can lid. It is not a screw on metal lid, but instead, a metal flap type lid. It seals just fine and the plastic funnel works great. The funnel makes a good seal and I had no leaking when pouring fluid into the tractor. A special note: I have fibromyalgia. Thus squeezing the metal handle to keep the spout open during the pouring of a heavy 5 gallon can is very difficult for me. Those that have any type of fibro, or arthritis may want to examine the product (if possible) before purchasing. I rated the product with 5 stars.... the product doesn't have any flaws.... just my body!

I considered the 15 gallon portable auxillary can to carry in the back of the truck and decided that weight and portablilty were a factor in my needs. I have been using three of these cans in the past for regular gas, gas/oil mix, and diesel for specific equipment needs. I decided to go with the proven product and buy two more to carry in the truck.

I was looking for a diesel fuel can since I've now resorted to buying diesel at the pump and dumping it in my home fuel tank for my furnance. I saw this can and I read the other reviews . They make it for gas as well as for diesel. It's a lot more than you would pay for a typical gas can but worth it. It's well made and it doesn't spill when transported. When you pour the diesel(or gas), the cleverly designed funnel attaches to the can like collar so fuel can't leak. Make sure you push the collar all the way down on the neck. On my first attempt I didn't have the collar seated snuggly and some fuel leaked out. The spring-loaded top allows you stop the flow instantly if necessary. I wish the funnel had a bit more bend to it so all the contents could flow out easier when you get to the bottom. I'm thinking about buying the gas version as well. Highly reccommended and I don't write these reviews too often

As soon as you see this can you know it is the absolute best that money can buy. Well made, thick gauge steel, nice enamel finish,and welded on handle are a few of the features that set this apart from the cheaper ones. This can is going to outlive me by a long shot. Made in U.S.A.....you can tell!!

DANGER: This gas can may cause blindness! I have two of these and out of habit I insert the funnel into whatever I am about to fuel and then slowly release the spring loaded lid of the fuel can. The pressure that builds from the fuel warming caused the fuel to SPRAY in all directions including up. This has happened to me three times getting fuel splashed on my cloths. I wear glasses and it has never hit my eyes, but it is entirely possible. I WOULD NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT FOR THIS REASON!