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[autorover1]

I thought this may be of interest , didn't realize all the design features :-  https://www.hagerty.co.uk/articles/the-astonishing-story-of-the-jerrycan/?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20_November_14_UKNews_Weekend+-+20201112_095839

[diffwhine]

Every day you should try and learn something new! I have done having read that article. Thank you - very interesting.

[Wittsend]

Jerry cans - design and function perfection 

Was discussed on the TV programme Qi some years ago!

[O7BE16]

I notice some of the 'inferior' American Jerry can copies appear towards the end of the article. I guess they were cheaper to make with a welded on base and a screw cap? To proud to just copy!

[Bronze Green]

Fascinating read, thanks for posting.

[gcc130]

During lockdown there was a video doing the rounds about the history of Jerry cans, I think it was the curator of Bovington Tank Museum

[Malcolm R]

A while back for some reason I became fascinated by jerry cans. The way they are stackable and their overall aesthetic appeals to me. The photos of them stacked by the thousand in the second world war are amazing to me


I would love to have my own stack of jerry cans in the garden but withiout fuel it seems pointless and unfortunately fuel goes off.
Another trivial thing the article doesnt mention is the pressed in cross pattern allows expansion and contraction due to weather. I also found a photo of what I believe is a jerry can stamping machine


I also want to comment on the 'easy pour' design, the air channel that allows pouring without the chugging bit is amazing. It seems silly that it's easier and safer to fill up a lawnmower from an old, heavy 20L can than a new plastic 5L one.

The final thigh I found when looking at jerry cans was a video (advert) that compares a good quality jerry can to a really terrible one. The video should be in this link:
https://www.jerrycans.co.uk/wavian-quality/
But the basis of it is that the cheap jerry can has somehow been made with the welded seam being prominent all around. Very likely to get damaged and it looks terrible. Maybe my screen shot attachment will work

Malcolm

[Wittsend]

.... you could always keep diesel in them ^^^^

[biloxi]

I've read about a bloke that cut a Jerry can in half, put hinges on it, used it as a suitcase and went hitch-hiking.
.W.

[Wittsend]

4 castors and a long handle and you have an airport luggage cart 

[Alan Drover]

I've got a couple of 5 litre proper jerry cans for 2 stroke and 4 stroke garden machinery. I bought them from the local Mole Country Store.

[oddjob]

The little 5 litre jerry cans are great, much better than the modern plastic containers.
I keep one under my passenger side floor as a reserve for long trips. (and lighting the campfire when I get there!)

 

[biloxi]

I bought this 10L jerry can at a market several years ago. The seller referred to it as a 'French' jerry can. When I google the number CSN 162803 which is at the bottom, it brings up 'Sandrik' a Czech company. However,  I can't find any reference to a 10L can. Any ideas ?
.W.
BTW- this can doesn't look out of place in a small 80" L/R.

[Genem]

John Richards surplus store was selling French cans a while back that were clearly stamped "Vin". I believe the French Army received a daily ration....

[Kernowcam]

Yes there is a French vin can.
Also a pair of 2.5 l cans with tray base for vehicle service. Oil and water I believe.
Fb has 8 in Camborne for sale for £30 if your keen.