Jerrycan for fuel or water: metal or plastic
What is the jerrycan for: fuel or water
First decide what it will hold. For petrol and diesel, take a can made specially for fuel: with the right marking, a tight cap and walls that resist fuel. For water there are food-grade plastic cans, and they must not be mixed up with fuel cans: never pour fuel into a food-grade can, or the other way round. For engine oil and other technical liquids, use separate containers that resist them.
Metal or plastic
A metal can, especially the military-style type, is strong, doesn’t fear knocks or sun and lasts long, but it is heavier and can rust if scratched. A plastic (HDPE) can is light and doesn’t rust, but it ages in the sun, may swell slightly from fuel and doesn’t like strong heat. For carrying fuel in a car regularly, many people prefer metal, while plastic suits occasional use and water. Nobody wants a fuel leak in the cabin, so look at the cap seal.
The usual sizes are 10 or 20 litres. It is best not to fill it to the brim, leaving room for expansion.
Features to look at
- A funnel or a flexible spout makes pouring easier without spills.
- A lock on the cap protects against fuel theft.
- A roof or rear mount (for an SUV) needs a separate holder.
- A vent valve helps the fuel pour evenly.
What to put in your request
- Volume — for example, 20 L.
- Material — metal or plastic.
- What for — petrol, diesel, water, oil.
- Features — funnel, lock, mount, military type.
- Quantity — for example, 5 pieces.
- Condition — new or used.
- Delivery and budget.
Example: “I need 5 new metal jerrycans of 20 L each for petrol, with a funnel. Courier delivery to Tuen Mun, budget up to HK$240.”
What to check in the offers
Ask whether the can is made for fuel, and what the marking says. Check the thickness of the metal, the quality of the welding and the type of cap. For a used one, make sure it is clean inside, with no rust and no smell of old fuel. Ask whether the funnel is included and whether there is a spare seal. Find out whether the volume and purpose are marked on the body, whether there is a factory marking, and how much the empty can weighs: for 20 litres it is noticeable.
How ordering works on BlaBlaPrice
You write one request, and sellers reply in the chat: availability, price, delivery. For several pieces they compete for your choice. The site puts the offer with the best value first, and reviews are shown next to it. Your phone stays hidden until you choose a seller. Details are on the “How it works” page.
For the road people also take a car tyre inflator and a roof rack.
