I was looking for one of the Jersey type fuel cans for my new turbine. I found a Jersey clone from a guy south of Nashville which works great. His prices are really good and he is a super nice guy to deal with. If you are looking for one give him a call.
His name is Micheal Grant
931-490-1978

(I have recieved no special consideration or monies for this endorsement, just giving it as a public service announcement)

Tommy

Uh Oh....Not another Clone??



Seriously, Jersey cans really are not that expensive (if you buy direct) considering all the components installed.

Fuel can = 10.00
Pump = 45.00
Battery = 30.00
Battery Box = 5.00
Misc fittings = 15.00
Mounting hardware = 5.00
Tubing = 4.00
Switch and charge jack = 10.00
Custom fit funnel = ??
Fuel filter = 2.00

Roughly 130.00 without labor!
Just my .02
Todd

I know I could not figure out why they were so expensive, and the price you just came up with is what this guy sells them for....
Tommy

I have to agree with Tommy's comments. I just ordered one. See my "Jersey Modeler fuel can" thread in this forum.


Tom

Here's a picture of "Mike's cans"

wow,you could eat off of tom's shop floor!!!!

A friendly correction this is Mike's floor, or should I say Mike's wifes parking spot. I thought I would make the correction because Mike's wife reads RCU.

Mike's cans look like they have the Kavan pump on them. The Jersey modeler can has the jetcat pump on it. The JetCat pump is far superior to the kavan pump. I have owned a bunch of the Kavan pumps, and every one of them leaks.

DR

David,

You are correct, Mike said he uses the Kavan pump. Did your pumps leak from the start or was it something that developed over time? A leaking pump is no fun, especially when it leaks kerosene!

Is there a fix to the problem (other than not using the Kavan pump!)?


Tom

Yep, David is right. Had two of the Kavan pumps and both leaked. If anyone needs the "Jetcat" style pump I have a few that I will let go for 55.00.
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Todd

Not to take anything away from Michael's can as competition is a good thing in my opinion.....But, after having a long discussion with Mr. Jersey Modeler himself I realized that some thought went into the electrics of his cans. Most notably is the use of an EXPLOSION PROOF switch. Kerosene is not the most volatile substance in the world as its' flash point is rather high compared to other fuel. But hey, given the right conditions with the right vaporization on a hot summer day----BOOM! Also, there is a good reason he uses plastic instead of metal to contain the electrics/batteries. Again, I don't want to take anything away from Mike...I met him at Superman and he is a very personable fellow! But, there is a reason for the high price of a Jersey Modeler fuel can.

Kevin

those "jetcat style" pumps can be found at a number of industrial and lab supply sources..

The Kavan pumps I had leaked right out of the box in some cases, and after a little use if they did not from the start.


Kevin,

Sorry to say but even the Jersey Modeler can is NOT explosion proof wiring. I am an electrical contractor, specialize in Industrial wiring and install a LOT of explosion proof wiring (as recently as yesterday) so I am rather fluid on the subject. In order for the "installation" to be explosion proof the whole "installation" would need to be in explosion proof wiring. For example, the motor would need to be an enclosed design, any wiring passing to the motor housing would need to be installed in the appropriate (threaded steel) conduits, with a sealing fitting. The switch would need to be installed in an explosion proof enclosure complete with sealed contacts AND a seal like mentioned for the motor. The charge jack on the bottom of the can could not be there, (chance of sparking when plugged in) and it woudl have to be an intrinsically safe receptacle, meaning it could not be energized until after the plug was inserted. The battery box would need to be explosion proof and not made of plastic, oh yeah it would need a seal installed in the conduit leading away from it to the switch and pump as well.

My point here is that Mike's can is fine just has a lousy pump. The Jersey modeler can is nice, I have two of them but if he built it to be "explosion proof" it would weigh about 200# more than it does right now! Since we are dealing with low voltage and a liquid that has a rather high flash point I'll take my chances with the non explosion proof wiring.


David Reid

I've been using the same Kavan pump for 3 or 4 years with no issues. Maybe I just got lucky and have a good one.

Also, I probably just jinxed myself and can expect it to leak at the first out of town meet I go to!

I can get the blue kero jugs here in Canada for $7.50 Canadian a pop, and the industrial kero pumps (12V) that are used by jetcat etc are $75 Canadian again from an industrial supply house. 6V nicad pack and a switch, about $20. In todays dollars thats a complete set up for under $75 US. You just have to spend an hour or two rigging it up.

And nobody has "rights" to sell a septre fuel jug with a pump strapped to it. Nothing wrong with a little healthy competition!

AJC