Whats The Difference Between These Cans ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

GOPAPA · 06-11-2012, 09:14 PM

These are two Blitz Cans for containing Gas and Diesel that I have shown here below..One says it is for gas and the other says it is for diesel.

I own a red one and would not part with it as its the best pouring gas I ever owned. thinking of buying a couple more ..

The red one costs as much as $4.00 to $6.00 more than yellow one ..except for color,,they are not made out of anything different from each other that I can tell ,,(reason for discussion )

So, all I have to do is paint the letters GAS on both sides of the yellow can and therefore save money ,or dont paint anything on it ,,as I know whats in it and I am the only one thats uses my fuel cans for anything at my home..(wife cooks ,I take care of gassing things up,,,LOL) I do not use diesel at my residence ,,and never had a yellow can for diesel ever .. didnt even know they had colors for fuel?? (where have I been you say?) I dont know but I never knew it..

Was wondering what the forum guys and gals would do if they wanted to buy another gas can and had this dilimma to deal with,,LOL

**LockDoc** · 06-11-2012, 09:27 PM

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I don't know about the color thing Larry, but I would def. change the label to GAS. What if something happened to you and some of the family came over to help "clean the place up" or whatever, and poured some "Diesel" out of the "Yellow" can on the brush pile to help get the fire going. This is just an off the wall scenario but I think about that kind of stuff all the time... Might be a terrible ending for a couple of bucks savings.

LockDoc

PanelDeland · 06-11-2012, 09:34 PM

They have green also,it's for Kerosene.I usually buy the color for the fuel,just so if anyone else ever uses it........

Check with NT they usually have a good deal on them.

butch86 · 06-11-2012, 09:45 PM

personally i have red yellow and a blue can i general put a peice of duct tape on there and write whats in it. my dad and lil bro know to smell and look at my cans to get what they need. the blue can usually has kerosean in it yellow and red well you better read and check. same for my old skool metal fuel cans.

**special-K** · 06-12-2012, 09:22 AM

The color code thing began as a standard for delivery purposes. Then,they passed it on to containers. I believe it's a law (whether enforced or not) that,other than being an approved container for fuel,that the can must be labeled for which fuel it contains. Screw the law (

),that's what I do anyway. It just makes sense. I still prefer the good old galvanized metal containers. Most are either unpainted or red. I used paint sticks to label "GAS" and "MIX" on the two red 2.125 gal. Eagle cans I have. I have a blue 5 gal. Eagle can for Kerosene that I peeled a K-1 sticker off a pump that was being replaced,and a red 5 gal. w/spring latched top for diesel that I painted "DIESEL" on with the paint stick.
I had an old friend staying in a spare room here and working for me a while back. He didn't have a license or tags on his truck. He'd go out and run it every now and then and listen to the radio. He got his license back and moved on in spring. The next fall I was cutting firewood and my saw seized up...scored piston/cyl. That S.O.B. must have used my 50:1 (although labeled) in his truck and replaced it with straight gas! So,there ain't no idiot-proof when it comes to idiots. He cost me a lot of money with that move! Good riddance!!

GOPAPA · 06-12-2012, 10:05 AM

If I do find a yellow can like mentioned above I will make sure it's marked Gas on both sides and with large letters. My gas can for my chain saw,weedeater are labled Mix Gas ..I was surprised to learn that this gas can made by Blitz is American made and sold at Wal-Mart.. not sure where at as not all stores carry the same items..

ERASER5 · 06-12-2012, 08:56 PM

In my area, Blue is for Kerosene. It is just an "at a glance" identifier. No special harm will come from using the wrong color. Forgetting what you put in it and not labeling could bring the suck.

pritch · 06-12-2012, 09:27 PM

Our company safety guy says it's a OSHA rule to have the cans color coded, (but I never have bothered to look that up) but the point here would be moot, because plastic containers are contrary to OSHA rules.

raceman6135 · 06-13-2012, 03:37 PM

I personally use the proper container for the appropriate fuel, mostly in case if tragedy strikes and I have to have firefighters save my butt, I'd want them to know exactly what they're dealing with. Same reason I keep all of my pressurized containers (spray paint, WD-40, brake clean, carb spray, etc etc etc) in a closed, metal shelving unit, clearly labeled as such.

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-13-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by raceman6135

I personally use the proper container for the appropriate fuel, mostly in case if tragedy strikes and I have to have firefighters save my butt, I'd want them to know exactly what they're dealing with. Same reason I keep all of my pressurized containers (spray paint, WD-40, brake clean, carb spray, etc etc etc) in a closed, metal shelving unit, clearly labeled as such.

This is a good post right here.

Papa, I see where you're coming from on saving the money where you can. At our place we have to watch who puts what in what so the appropriate color can really helps the lazys.

GOPAPA · 06-13-2012, 05:10 PM

Well,, the consensus here is just about 100% for Labeling the can if it is not the correct color for what ever you store in it,, thx for the replies...guys . Which reminds me I go to find my "Mixed Gas Label" for my blue 1 gallon can ..

ERASER5 · 06-13-2012, 07:03 PM

And always remember, inflammable is NOT the opposite of flammable!

Of course I read that in the dictionary. How else would you find out?

pritch · 06-13-2012, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by raceman6135

I personally use the proper container for the appropriate fuel, mostly in case if tragedy strikes and I have to have firefighters save my butt, I'd want them to know exactly what they're dealing with. Same reason I keep all of my pressurized containers (spray paint, WD-40, brake clean, carb spray, etc etc etc) in a closed, metal shelving unit, clearly labeled as such.

Good advice. Here's mine:

fishingjred73 · 06-15-2012, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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I don't know about the color thing Larry, but I would def. change the label to GAS. What if something happened to you and some of the family came over to help "clean the place up" or whatever, and poured some "Diesel" out of the "Yellow" can on the brush pile to help get the fire going. This is just an off the wall scenario but I think about that kind of stuff all the time... Might be a terrible ending for a couple of bucks savings.

LockDoc

This very thing happened to a friend of mine 2 weeks ago. He now gets to go to the burn unit every 2 weeks for the next couple of months for wound cleaning. His fingers on his left hand are still triple their normal size and he has a place on his leg their still worried about infection in. He was really lucky he wasn't hurt more.

Andy4639 · 06-16-2012, 03:54 AM

As a fire fighter here at the Nuclear plant we respect all rules and regulations when it comes to fires. Fire cabinets are inspected monthly here by us. All flamable stuff is in these cabinets and marked.
I would go with the right color can even if it is a little more expensive for the purpose of keeping other family members safe. Safety is our #1 job to our families!

fishingjred73,
sorry to hear about your friend.

06-11-2012, 09:27 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,099	Re: Whats The Difference Between These Cans ? - I don't know about the color thing Larry, but I would def. change the label to GAS. What if something happened to you and some of the family came over to help "clean the place up" or whatever, and poured some "Diesel" out of the "Yellow" can on the brush pile to help get the fire going. This is just an off the wall scenario but I think about that kind of stuff all the time... Might be a terrible ending for a couple of bucks savings. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

06-11-2012, 09:34 PM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Whats The Difference Between These Cans ? They have green also,it's for Kerosene.I usually buy the color for the fuel,just so if anyone else ever uses it........ Check with NT they usually have a good deal on them. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

06-11-2012, 09:45 PM	#4
butch86 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: harrisville, ms Posts: 377	Re: Whats The Difference Between These Cans ? personally i have red yellow and a blue can i general put a peice of duct tape on there and write whats in it. my dad and lil bro know to smell and look at my cans to get what they need. the blue can usually has kerosean in it yellow and red well you better read and check. same for my old skool metal fuel cans. __________________ most people sleep peacfully at night because, rough men stand ready to do violenceon there behalf.

06-12-2012, 09:22 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Whats The Difference Between These Cans ? The color code thing began as a standard for delivery purposes. Then,they passed it on to containers. I believe it's a law (whether enforced or not) that,other than being an approved container for fuel,that the can must be labeled for which fuel it contains. Screw the law (),that's what I do anyway. It just makes sense. I still prefer the good old galvanized metal containers. Most are either unpainted or red. I used paint sticks to label "GAS" and "MIX" on the two red 2.125 gal. Eagle cans I have. I have a blue 5 gal. Eagle can for Kerosene that I peeled a K-1 sticker off a pump that was being replaced,and a red 5 gal. w/spring latched top for diesel that I painted "DIESEL" on with the paint stick. I had an old friend staying in a spare room here and working for me a while back. He didn't have a license or tags on his truck. He'd go out and run it every now and then and listen to the radio. He got his license back and moved on in spring. The next fall I was cutting firewood and my saw seized up...scored piston/cyl. That S.O.B. must have used my 50:1 (although labeled) in his truck and replaced it with straight gas! So,there ain't no idiot-proof when it comes to idiots. He cost me a lot of money with that move! Good riddance!! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-12-2012, 10:05 AM	#6
GOPAPA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,641	Re: Whats The Difference Between These Cans ? If I do find a yellow can like mentioned above I will make sure it's marked Gas on both sides and with large letters. My gas can for my chain saw,weedeater are labled Mix Gas ..I was surprised to learn that this gas can made by Blitz is American made and sold at Wal-Mart.. not sure where at as not all stores carry the same items.. __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

06-11-2012, 09:14 PM	#1
GOPAPA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,641	Whats The Difference Between These Cans ? These are two Blitz Cans for containing Gas and Diesel that I have shown here below..One says it is for gas and the other says it is for diesel. I own a red one and would not part with it as its the best pouring gas I ever owned. thinking of buying a couple more .. The red one costs as much as $4.00 to $6.00 more than yellow one ..except for color,,they are not made out of anything different from each other that I can tell ,,(reason for discussion ) So, all I have to do is paint the letters GAS on both sides of the yellow can and therefore save money ,or dont paint anything on it ,,as I know whats in it and I am the only one thats uses my fuel cans for anything at my home..(wife cooks ,I take care of gassing things up,,,LOL) I do not use diesel at my residence ,,and never had a yellow can for diesel ever .. didnt even know they had colors for fuel?? (where have I been you say?) I dont know but I never knew it.. Was wondering what the forum guys and gals would do if they wanted to buy another gas can and had this dilimma to deal with,,LOL __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

06-12-2012, 08:56 PM	#7
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: Whats The Difference Between These Cans ? In my area, Blue is for Kerosene. It is just an "at a glance" identifier. No special harm will come from using the wrong color. Forgetting what you put in it and not labeling could bring the suck. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

06-12-2012, 09:27 PM	#8
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: Whats The Difference Between These Cans ? Our company safety guy says it's a OSHA rule to have the cans color coded, (but I never have bothered to look that up) but the point here would be moot, because plastic containers are contrary to OSHA rules. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

06-13-2012, 03:37 PM	#9
raceman6135 Dino burner Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 602	Re: Whats The Difference Between These Cans ? I personally use the proper container for the appropriate fuel, mostly in case if tragedy strikes and I have to have firefighters save my butt, I'd want them to know exactly what they're dealing with. Same reason I keep all of my pressurized containers (spray paint, WD-40, brake clean, carb spray, etc etc etc) in a closed, metal shelving unit, clearly labeled as such.

06-13-2012, 05:10 PM	#11
GOPAPA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,641	Re: Whats The Difference Between These Cans ? Well,, the consensus here is just about 100% for Labeling the can if it is not the correct color for what ever you store in it,, thx for the replies...guys . Which reminds me I go to find my "Mixed Gas Label" for my blue 1 gallon can .. __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

06-13-2012, 07:03 PM	#12
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: Whats The Difference Between These Cans ? And always remember, inflammable is NOT the opposite of flammable! Of course I read that in the dictionary. How else would you find out? __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

06-16-2012, 03:54 AM	#15
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Whats The Difference Between These Cans ? As a fire fighter here at the Nuclear plant we respect all rules and regulations when it comes to fires. Fire cabinets are inspected monthly here by us. All flamable stuff is in these cabinets and marked. I would go with the right color can even if it is a little more expensive for the purpose of keeping other family members safe. Safety is our #1 job to our families! fishingjred73, sorry to hear about your friend. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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