Reda Gas Can Review
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From: The Desert SouthWest
Wow thanks for the info. I've seen that gas can and found it interesting, but the $30 price tag kept me away. Now i'm glad I didn't opt for it. I also worried about what a mess and hazard it could be if it LEAKED in my saddle bag.
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From: SoCal & West TN
The problem that happens with the spout is the "Safety Spout" requires you to turn the base and press the spout to open a valve in the spout to let fuel flow. The valve can separate from the rod that comes from the base that open the valve. This happens if you try to force the spout open by forcing it down before the base collar is completely turned to allow easy compression of the spout.
I know. I did this and had the valve separate. From some of the other comments here, I am going to check Walmart to see if they have a spout that doesn't have that valve in it. The tank is great. it fits in the saddlebag really well. Just the spout sucks.
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From: Rosamond, Cali
I have two of the Reda cans. Frankly, I haven't had occasion to use them yet so can't speak to the spout issue. Mr. Reda responded to the two e-mails I sent very quickly, i.e., by the next day.
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From: Woodinville, WA
Well - geez - something's gonig on with Reda right now - 'cause they aren't responding to $hit.
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From: Woodinville, WA
It seems that most of the new gas cans have this same sort of spout on them, they are a
real PITA. Does anyone make a replacement spout, that is the old style?
I haven't used one of these yet, but after reading this, there must be a better way.
My friend bought a new gas can (regular type), and it has the safety spout, what POS!
real PITA. Does anyone make a replacement spout, that is the old style?
I haven't used one of these yet, but after reading this, there must be a better way.
My friend bought a new gas can (regular type), and it has the safety spout, what POS!
Tourer
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From: North Central CT
Those spouts are an abomination. While they won't leak when simply holding fuel, no matter how careful I am with them, they leak like sieves when I am pouring fuel into my lawn equipment (I don't have the Reda can...just cans with the same spout design).
I have 3 of them from various manufacturers and they all leak during use. Have just replaced them with a different design spout....this type: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&rlz=1I7ADFA_en&q=safety+gas+can+spouts&bav=on.2 ,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1086&bih=575&wrapid =tlif133735164468310&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=4035971094613975535&sa=X&ei=P2O2T_C 4CISy8ATnu-GnCg&ved=0CMcBEPMCMAI# Unfortuately, this is not conducive to storing in your hard bag.
I have 3 of them from various manufacturers and they all leak during use. Have just replaced them with a different design spout....this type: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&rlz=1I7ADFA_en&q=safety+gas+can+spouts&bav=on.2 ,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1086&bih=575&wrapid =tlif133735164468310&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=4035971094613975535&sa=X&ei=P2O2T_C 4CISy8ATnu-GnCg&ved=0CMcBEPMCMAI# Unfortuately, this is not conducive to storing in your hard bag.
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I've considered the Reda too (sure seemed like a good idea behind the product), but have always had an extreme hatred of the smell of gas in places it shouldn't be. Like inside a saddlebag, where a jacket, rainsuit, or extra shirt would be stored.
After all I've read here, I'd say that if someone spent that much for a small gas can, a few extra bucks at Walmart for a spare spout isn't a bad idea. Shame on Reda for bragging about customer service and then not living up to it. Shame on them, and bad karma.