5-Gallon Type I Red Safety Gas Can
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Why we picked it
OSHA-compliant Type I design
Justrite has been making safety gas cans for industrial / commercial use since 1906, and their Type I 5-gallon red can is the OSHA-compliant container fire departments, fleet maintenance shops, and serious gasoline storage users specify. The Type I design (single fill/pour spout with built-in flame arrester) prevents gas vapor flashback during pour, the self-closing lid seals when released, and the heavy-gauge galvanized steel body survives drops and impact where plastic gas cans crack. r/Homestead, r/Generator, and r/Survivalist consistently surface Justrite as the BIFL alternative to the cheap plastic CARB gas cans that have leaked / failed / been recalled multiple times. Made in Mattoon, IL.
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Current price: $72.22
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Pros & Cons from Reviews
Pros
- +OSHA-compliant Type I design
- +Built-in flame arrester prevents vapor flashback
- +Self-closing lid seals when released
- +Heavy-gauge galvanized steel body — won't crack like plastic CARB cans
- +Made in Mattoon, IL by Justrite since 1906
- +Same can specified by fire departments and fleet shops
Cons
- -Premium price (~$80) vs $20 plastic CARB cans
- -Heavy at 7 lbs empty (~37 lbs full)
- -Single-spout design — same pour for fill and dispense
- -Galvanized finish can show paint chips after years of jobsite use
Warranty & Returns
Warranty
Manufacturing defect replacement from Justrite
Return Policy
Most items are returnable within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. Some categories have shorter return windows.
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