Petrol Can, Green, 5 Litre

Safe, Compliant, and Built to the Right Standard.

Storing and transporting petrol safely is not just a matter of convenience — it is a legal and safety responsibility. The ALM 5 Litre Green Petrol Can is a fully regulation-compliant fuel storage solution designed for domestic, agricultural, and professional use, meeting the requirements of the Petroleum Spirit Regulations 1982 (SI 1982/630) in full. Whether you need reliable fuel storage for a lawn mower, generator, outboard motor, or site equipment, the ALM petrol can provides safe, compliant, and practical fuel storage you can trust.

Fully Compliant with Petroleum Spirit Regulations 1982

Not all fuel cans are equal — and when it comes to storing petrol, compliance with the correct regulations is non-negotiable. The Petroleum Spirit Regulations 1982 (SI 1982/630) set out the specific legal requirements for the design, construction, and performance of containers used to store and transport petrol in the UK. ALM fuel cans are fully designed and manufactured to conform to these regulations, providing users with complete confidence that their fuel storage meets the legal standard.

To achieve and maintain this compliance, every ALM petrol can undergoes a comprehensive programme of rigorous 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 conditions of fuel storage and transport.

Colour-Coded Green for Safe Petrol Identification

The ALM 5 Litre Petrol Can is finished in green — the established colour code for petrol storage within the ALM fuel can range. Colour coding fuel containers is a simple but critically important safety practice in any environment where multiple fuel types are stored or used. Clear visual differentiation between petrol, diesel, and other fuels prevents accidental misfuelling of engines and equipment — a mistake that can cause significant and costly mechanical damage, and that poses a genuine safety risk.

The consistent use of colour-coded fuel cans across a domestic garage, farm, site compound, or groundskeeping operation creates an immediate and reliable visual system that reduces the risk of fuel confusion, particularly in busy working environments or when multiple people have access to stored fuel.

Flexible Pouring Spout — Sized to Prevent Misfuelling

The ALM petrol can is fitted with an easy-to-use flexible pouring spout that has been specifically sized to match the filler neck dimensions of petrol-compatible fuel pumps and tanks — providing a physical barrier against misfuelling at the point of use as well as at the point of storage. This size-specific design means the spout fits correctly and naturally into petrol equipment, while being incompatible with diesel filler necks, adding an additional layer of misfuelling prevention for vehicles, machinery, and equipment.

The flexible construction of the spout allows for accurate, controlled pouring into a wide range of filler positions and angles — reducing spillage and waste during refuelling and making the can practical and easy to use even when access to the filler point is restricted or awkward.

5 Litre Capacity — Practical for a Wide Range of Uses

The 5 litre capacity of this petrol can makes it a versatile and practical choice for a wide range of domestic, recreational, and light professional applications. Five litres provides a meaningful reserve of fuel without the weight and handling difficulty of larger containers — making it an ideal size for:

• Garden machinery — lawn mowers, ride-on mowers, strimmers, and hedge cutters
• Generators — portable domestic and site generators for power backup or remote working
• Outboard motors — small boat engines and dinghy motors
• Agricultural equipment — small handheld and walk-behind machinery
• Site and groundskeeping equipment — pressure washers, pumps, and small plant
• Emergency fuel reserves — for vehicles, boats, or remote site equipment

Key Features at a Glance

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

Technical Specifications