Question on fuel can gaskets(jerry cans)

[Chris B.]

I just bought a bunch of the real deal NATO jerry cans for long term fuel storage. I also bought a bunch of the spare rubber gaskets to have replacements for the rest of my life and kids lives. These spare gaskets will be sitting on a shelf for decades most likely before they are used and I want to make sure they last and stay in new condition with out drying up and cracking. Should I store them in some rubber O-ring type grease like Nyogel 760 that is good for O-ring rubber? What would be the best way to keep these gaskets like new?

Here is the exact gasket and grease I'm thinking of using:

http://lexingtoncontainercompanysonlinestore.mybigcommerce.com/jerry-can-gasket/

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NyoGel-760G-Synthetic-Flashlight-Lubricant-grease-Made-in-USA-1oz-28g-JAR-/331806549499?hash=item4d413625fb:g:lbQAAOSwEeFVNKbI

 

[Ethan1]

If the world ever gets messed up to the point that there's no rubber o-rings left, jerry cans won't help

I guess I would stick them in a plastic bag packed with Sil-Glyde?

 

[hatt]

I imagine those gaskets in a plastic bag inside the house would last a long long time. Curious about the grease.

 

[Wheel]

Do the grease and bag, but store them in your fridge, not the garage. (or the garage fridge)

 

[Chris B.]

Originally Posted By: Wheel
Do the grease and bag, but store them in your fridge, not the garage. (or the garage fridge)


What would the freezer do to extend their life??

 

[Wheel]

It helps reduce their exposure to ozone and oxygen that would break them down.

 

[JHZR2]

Originally Posted By: Wheel
Do the grease and bag, but store them in your fridge, not the garage. (or the garage fridge)


i was going to say - pack them in grease? Dont think so.

Id put a thin coating of some protectant on them, bag them, and use the typical 40% humidity at 40F for storage.

 

[xxch4osxx]

Are the NATO jerry cans you bought made of steel or plastic? If they are steel, they are not what is currently being used by NATO forces.
http://mil.sceptermilitary.com/fuel_containers

 

[hatt]

Originally Posted By: xxch4osxx
Are the NATO jerry cans you bought made of steel or plastic? If they are steel, they are not what is currently being used by NATO forces.
http://mil.sceptermilitary.com/fuel_containers
Many/most NATO counties use the steel can.

 

[xxch4osxx]

The US and Canadian military use the non-metallic cans. They have been using them for quite a while now.

 

[hatt]

Originally Posted By: xxch4osxx
The US and Canadian military use the non-metallic cans. They have been using them for quite a while now.
Yes. But US and Canada are part of NATO, not NATO.

If you're not .gov and in the US, you're pretty much going to be buying the steel cans if you want a military fuel can.

Here's a place selling the real deal cans for a good price.

http://www.ohioprepsupply.com/storage-water-cans/

 

[xxch4osxx]

Yes I do realise that. I think the EPA has strangled the availability of the "real" cans to civilians due to some emissions of VOC's or something like that. Up here, there is no restriction, and I get mine at Princess Auto. Best fuel cans I have ever used.
http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/20-litre-military-style-fuel-can/A-p8451411e

 

[surfstar]

So you also have to rotate out the fuel every 6-12 months, with a stabilizer?

Sounds like a hassle.


Zombies won't want your fuel, by the way.

 

[hatt]

Originally Posted By: surfstar
So you also have to rotate out the fuel every 6-12 months, with a stabilizer?

Sounds like a hassle.


Zombies won't want your fuel, by the way.
zzz Nanny stater jumping in free folks thread.