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Fuel cans are made for its safe storage and transportation. They are equipped with a handle and a secure cap, which prevents leakage.

Fuel cans: 10 important facts

1. The containers differ in capacity. For instance, it can equal 5, 10 or 20 litres. As a rule, the more combustible fluid the can contains, the thicker its walls are. Products of a large capacity are usually equipped with several handles. Such fuel cans can be easily carried by two persons.
2. The catalogues offer products which can be placed horizontally or vertically. The peculiarities of the former type include small height and wide base. These accessories are characterized by stability and in most cases require no fastening. While the advantage of the vertical cans is compactness.
3. Many accessories are made of metal. As a rule, they are painted to prevent corrosion. A small weight is the advantage of aluminium products. While the steel cans feature durability and long lifespan.
4. There are models which are sold together with spouts. Moreover, you can buy fuel cans with two chambers. One of them is used for fuel, the other one – for motor oil.
5. Plastic accessories withstand temperature changes well, do not react with moisture. Their advantages also include low weight and moderate price.
6. A fuel can should not be stored at high ambient temperatures. Apart from this, it should not be placed under direct sunlight and near heating devices.
7. Many accessories are not suitable for storing in buildings. They are only used for short-term transportation of combustible liquids.
8. If you plan to store the fuel in the can for long, don’t fill it by more than 95%. This is because you need to make allowances for thermal expansion; it causes the fluid volume to increase slightly. At the same time, it is not recommended to leave the can half-empty, because its contents can lose the initial properties due to oxidation.
9. A can filled with fuel should always be closed tightly. But if it is empty, the cap should be left half-screwed, this will help to avoid the accumulation of fuel vapours.
10. The accessories should be checked for defects regularly. Moreover, during use, you should observe the manufacturer’s warnings noted directly on the can.

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