Diesel Can, Black, 5 Litre

Safe Diesel Transportation. Built to the Right Standard.

Safe fuel storage and transportation begins with the right container — and for diesel, the Carplan 5 Litre Black Diesel Can is a fully regulation-compliant solution designed to make fuel handling safe, straightforward, and legally sound. Fully conforming to the Petroleum Spirit Regulations 1982 (SI 1982/630), colour-coded black for immediate diesel identification, and fitted with a flexible anti-misfuelling pouring spout, the Carplan diesel can is a dependable choice for anyone who needs to store or transport diesel fuel safely for domestic, agricultural, or professional use.

Fully Compliant with Petroleum Spirit Regulations 1982

When it comes to storing and transporting fuel, legal compliance is not optional. The Petroleum Spirit Regulations 1982 (SI 1982/630) set out the specific UK legal requirements governing the design, construction, and performance of containers used to store and carry petrol and diesel fuel. Carplan fuel cans are fully designed and manufactured to conform to these regulations — providing users with complete confidence that their fuel storage meets the required legal standard.

To achieve and maintain this compliance, every Carplan diesel can undergoes a comprehensive programme of rigorous independent testing across a broad range of performance criteria, including strength, capacity, design integrity, closure security, internal pressure resistance, fuel permeability, weight, wall thickness, and stress cracking resistance. This extensive testing regime ensures that each can not only meets the regulatory requirements on paper but performs reliably and safely under the real-world demands of fuel storage and transport across a wide range of conditions.

Colour-Coded Black for Safe Diesel Identification

The Carplan 5 Litre Diesel Can is finished in black — the established colour code for diesel storage within the Carplan fuel can range. Colour coding is one of the most effective and immediately practical safety measures available for environments where multiple fuel types are stored or used. Instant visual identification of the correct fuel container prevents accidental misfuelling of engines and equipment — a mistake that can cause serious and costly mechanical damage and that poses a genuine safety risk when handling flammable fuels.

The consistent use of colour-coded fuel cans across a garage, farm building, site compound, or groundskeeping operation creates a reliable visual system that reduces fuel confusion — particularly in busy working environments, poor lighting conditions, or where multiple people have access to stored fuel supplies.

Flexible Pouring Spout — Sized to Prevent Misfuelling

The Carplan diesel can is fitted with an easy-to-use flexible pouring spout that has been specifically sized to match the filler neck dimensions of diesel-compatible fuel tanks and equipment — providing a physical anti-misfuelling safeguard at the point of use as well as at the point of storage. The size-specific design of the spout ensures it fits naturally and correctly into diesel filler points, while its incompatibility with petrol filler necks adds an additional practical layer of misfuelling prevention for diesel vehicles, machinery, and equipment.

The flexible construction of the spout allows for accurate, controlled pouring across a variety of filler positions and access angles — reducing the risk of spillage and waste during refuelling and making the can easy and practical to use even where the filler point is awkwardly positioned or access is restricted.

5 Litre Capacity — Practical for a Wide Range of Uses

The 5 litre capacity of this diesel can provides a practical and manageable fuel reserve across a broad range of domestic, agricultural, and light professional applications. Five litres offers a meaningful storage volume without the handling difficulty and weight of larger containers — making it a versatile and easy-to-use choice for:

• Diesel garden machinery — ride-on mowers, diesel tillers, and garden tractors
• Portable diesel generators — domestic backup power and remote site power supply
• Agricultural equipment — tractors, field machinery, and diesel-powered tools
• Site plant and equipment — small excavators, compressors, and diesel-powered tools
• Diesel heating systems — portable space heaters and site welfare heating
• Emergency fuel reserves — for diesel vehicles, plant, and remote equipment
• Marine diesel engines — small commercial and leisure craft with diesel outboards or inboard engines

Key Features at a Glance

• 5 litre capacity for versatile domestic and professional diesel storage
• Fully compliant with Petroleum Spirit Regulations 1982 (SI 1982/630)
• Rigorously tested across strength, capacity, closure, pressure, permeability, wall thickness, and stress cracking
• Black colour coding for immediate, safe diesel identification
• Flexible pouring spout sized specifically to match diesel filler necks
• Anti-misfuelling spout design prevents incorrect fuel use

Technical Specifications