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Power Hack: Jerry Can Upgrade for Extended Diesel Heater Use

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🔥 Welcome back to Wranglerstar! Today, we're diving into an ingenious DIY project that's both practical and transformative. In this video, "Power Hack: Jerry Can Upgrade for Extended Diesel Heater Use," I'll guide you through an easy yet effective modification of a standard Jerry Can. This upgrade is designed to significantly extend the running time of your Amazon-purchased diesel heater - a perfect solution for those longer, colder nights or emergency situations.
🛠️ What You'll Learn:
The step-by-step process of converting a Wavian Jerry Can into a high-capacity fuel source for your diesel heater.
Essential tips for ensuring a safe and effective modification.
How this simple tweak can double, or even triple, your heater's operational time.
🌲 Why This Matters:
As we all know, being prepared is key, especially in unpredictable conditions. This DIY project is not just about improving efficiency; it's about enhancing your readiness for any situation. Whether you're dealing with power outages, harsh winter conditions, or just seeking a more sustainable and long-lasting heating solution, this video is for you.
👍 Wranglerstar's DIY Ethos:
Here at Wranglerstar, we believe in the power of self-reliance and the satisfaction of creating something with our own hands. This project epitomizes that ethos - it's straightforward, cost-effective, and yields results that you can immediately see and feel.
✅ Safety First:
Remember, safety is paramount in any DIY project. I'll provide safety tips and best practices to ensure that your Jerry Can modification is not only effective but also safe to use.
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Remember, at Wranglerstar, it's not just about the tools and techniques; it's about the lifestyle of independence, resourcefulness, and resilience. Let's keep building that together!

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28 авг 2024

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@stephanpittman9001 7 месяцев назад

Alright. Fine! I’ll buy the damn heater. 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks Cody

@danielbruinsma4049 7 месяцев назад

Sometimes you think He might be sponsored, if he was well he got you.

@imnotbenavery9220 7 месяцев назад

@@danielbruinsma4049he does affiliate links to products he swears by, if he’s being dishonest then he pulled one over on me

@fsmoura 7 месяцев назад

He got me darn good... I'm ordering one of those babies right now ( o.o)

@blueberry766 7 месяцев назад

@@danielbruinsma4049 I think if he is sponsored he has to by law say that he is sponsored, but idk if this is RU-vid's law or sponsorship law

@tonycox8746 7 месяцев назад

Fun fact: That diesel heater will probably run 12 - 13 hours on a gallon of fuel.

@TheTacticalHouse 7 месяцев назад

I used up my .98 cent covid gas that was stored in Wavian cans-non ethanol with stabil. Almost 4 years and it ran great in my pickup. It’ll last longer than we think if properly stored in air tight cans.

@Capoe3 7 месяцев назад

Just used up the last of my 70 gallon tank from around then too. Lawnmower / generator juice. Have to replace it at 2.39 a gallon which isn’t bad considering what the price was recently.

@RJD0314 7 месяцев назад

Stabil is good stuff.

@ClarkyMalarky 7 месяцев назад

It survived in the ground for millions of years, a little additive and it’s good to go.

@AkornzStash 7 месяцев назад

I've had issues with Stabil in the past, even just a year old or so. I found and use a product called PRI-G _(or PRI-D for diesel)_ it is also used by a lot of ships. I've had non-ethanol premium fuel 10 years old, runs fine. Probably don't have too, but I dump a few ounces in each tank _(55 gallon drum)_ once a year or two just to make sure it maintains strength. Good stuff. But the most important thing for anyone is to start with non-ethanol fuel, as ethanol makes fuel go bad faster than anything else. Especially if running it in small engines like chainsaws, and even in lawn-mower type engines to some degree.

@allaboutroofing2 7 месяцев назад

.98 cent covid gas? Um, what? Can you please explain cause gas doubled during covid here.

@CherokeeTwilight 7 месяцев назад

I’m always really impressed by how clean and organized you are. Right tool for the right job as my wood shop teacher always said. True professional!

@kenniegarner3848 7 месяцев назад

That is because he is rich. You want to be really impressed, watch a poor man do the same with only what he has.

@therawlifefamily 7 месяцев назад

@@kenniegarner3848 he was that way 13 years ago when i first started watching his videos and he wasn't rich then (if he even is now). His tidiness is one thing that always impressed me.

@1lupus 7 месяцев назад

Always a pleasure to watch an older style workshop video.

@SCooperEagle 7 месяцев назад

These videos are really a joy to watch and such high quality. We can tell the passion is there

@Taadna 7 месяцев назад

Hi Cody. In norwegian army we have fuel pick up hoses to jerry cans. just open the lid and put on the "lid" whit hose and pick up filter on. same way you put nosel on. when the can is emty just put it in the next jerry can. and close up the emty wone. Its jused on for example outbords. no mod to the cans.

@BillGabella-fr7si 7 месяцев назад

Watching you is like going to school, but much more entertaining. With every video I gain valuable knowledge into all kinds of things. Keep up the great work you are doing Wranglerstar, and know that you are appreciated. Thank you

@ethanhand7570 7 месяцев назад

You can put that same pickup tube on a plastic diesel can with no mods if it has the collar that goes around the filler. To me this has big benefits, you can quickly swap fuel cans without shutting off your heater, you have multiple fuel tank options in case yours gets damaged, its easier to go unnoticed filling a couple 5gal cans if that becomes a concern.

@steveprimm7943 5 месяцев назад

For once, I'm glad I read the comments -- you just saved me a bunch of work!

@LastoftheMoehegans 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the kind of stuff a father should teach his son I lost my father in my early teens, thank you for filling in the gaps. I will surely pass this knowledge on.

@jlm08742 7 месяцев назад

West coast guys have to use a wrench to put on a grinding disk with an arbor lock

@devinmahoney3777 7 месяцев назад

I got mine with a quick connection change to go between a 120V inverter for a wall outlet (garage) or a step down converter to use a Milwaukee M18 battery (portable for car camping). I am using the original tank (added filter and upgraded fuel lines) but I really worry about some sort of failure on the cheap tank so this was inspiration to upgrade. Thanks Cody!

@thomasrisner 7 месяцев назад

Place a fender washer onto the holesaw over the pilot bit to prevent the teeth from grabbing when the drill bit initially punches through. Then, remove the washer to complete the hole. This can save the teeth from catching and breaking. This can also prevent damage to the pilot bit. This trick is most important when using a very sharp (new) hole saw and/or going through soft metal...

@dadfixdit 7 месяцев назад

Content has been fantastic Cody! Thanks much. May God bless you guys!

@joemccarthywascorrect6240 7 месяцев назад

On my old gasoline emergency portable backup generator, I had installed a Johnson-Evinrude fitting on a tee with an A/B/Off valve, I could hot-swap an outboard motor fuel tank by switching to on-board tank then switching back to the remote tank once the swap was complete. It worked quite well when we were without power for 9 days during Hurricane Sandy. “Act accordingly” I believe is the operative phrase😊

@SonnoMaku 7 месяцев назад

I could watch you do random work like this all day. I've been watching for years and it never gets boring. Thanks for all the effort and fantastic videos.

@HavingWandered 7 месяцев назад

Nice upgrade. I just got a Marine 6 gal outboard fuel tank, a proper inline glass fuel filter and an extra qd. Makes it easy to disconnect the tank and throw it in the truck for a fill.

@fjcruiser289 7 месяцев назад

They all ready make a fitting for the jerry can no need to drill holes..........

@fsmoura 7 месяцев назад

Dang, that was some next level expertise. Mr. W is like the King Solomon of professional home ownership . . . He's got 300 tool cabinets, 700 wireless appliances, a cart full of WD-40, you name it, there's nothing he's not equipped to deal with!

@Tenacious21 7 месяцев назад

The dropped siphon tube would have been a perfect use case for one of my favorite tools... Alligator forceps. I have a 2" 4" and 10"...I'll confess I mainly use them for fishing drawstrings through pajama pants and hoods, however they have been very useful in the shop as well on occasion.

@jameslynch8738 7 месяцев назад

I use a pen with a clip or tape to feed strings through. It works well, you just inch the pen along and it pulls the string a few inches at a time.

@Mary_Margaret 7 месяцев назад

a. large safety pin (hooked onto the string, then pin closed) also works well to guide a drawstring through @@jameslynch8738

@chriswood4510 7 месяцев назад

Cleaning up as you go only works on small jobs that you know you will not need that tool again in 5 minutes. Being too neat and organized will drive you crazy and feed your OCD. You gotta find a balance. In the world of deadlines, you gotta make sacrifices. Often you’ll try to make things ideal just to discover that that situation is obsolete next month because circumstances have changed and you have to demolish what you put too much energy into trying to make it perfect. Too much neatness as a fools errand. Speaking as a former neat freak. I could only scale up my business to size its at today by letting go of that need for perfect ideal conditions and just getting it done. 😊 I am a contractor. Love the video though and if you are on camera there is a need for visual neatness to satisfy your audience so I totally get it.

@YoursUntruly 7 месяцев назад

I really appreciate your channel. You’re a great role model for a lot of men who are growing up without a father. God bless

@TheDaflad 7 месяцев назад

Totally agree about staying organised I was always taught “Fail to prepare, Prepare to fail” 🇬🇧

@matejkotnik9675 7 месяцев назад

Hi Cody, i really like your style of videos and your attitude of appreciating the simple moments. Here's just an idea for a tent. The tent you heat with a diesel heater, you may consider proper insulation and roof reinforcement. Our greenhouse has a similar construction but sheds snow with no problem. A second tent with a roof with a huge pitch could help shed snow, buildings in our mountains have crazy roof pitches like 60 or 70 degrees and no snow stays there. Not telling you what to do, just possible alternative solutions to burning fuel 24/7 to save the tent. Have a blesed day.😃

@chillywilly3397 7 месяцев назад

Patience is definitely a virtue. Patience is also a learned skill.

@jcnme 7 месяцев назад

I truly appreciate and enjoy watching ALL of your videos Brother ❤God Bless You and your family my friend. Proverbs 3 vs 5 & 6🙏

@bugnout23e 7 месяцев назад

Safety note on working on any fuel tanks. Have a friend that is a pro welder fab guy. When we had to weld and cut on tanks he always would put powder laundry soap in the tank and fill it up with water and let it sit over night before working on them. We never went BOOM!

@GoofyCooks 7 месяцев назад

That is a gorgeous vise

@nordicgoldsmith 7 месяцев назад

Good to keep reminding us to hit the thumbs up. Our dopamine burnt autistic brains can’t seem to remember. It’s worked on me dozens of times

@mikecox3659 7 месяцев назад

Always enjoy your videos and you make my OCD look almost invisable. All the best from Arkansas!!!

@irvingdog01 7 месяцев назад

This is where a plastic 5 gallon diesel can works perfectly. All you need to do is trim down the round flang on that lift tube until it’s the interior diameter of the cap. Remove the funnel neck, gasket both sides of that lift tube flang, and screw it into the tank. I bought replacement caps to ditch those damn safety caps and it’s the best 15 bucks you’ll spend.

@douglasjohnston6884 7 месяцев назад

Oooh myyy looord you read my mind, been trying to come up with exact solution myself

@danabarker84 7 месяцев назад

God bless, my man. I appreciate you

@cfh4201969 7 месяцев назад

I did this 4 years ago. That bulkhead pick up tube comes with the other style diesel heaters for the remote mounted plastic tanks that come with it. That's exactly what I use for the diesel heater fuel tank in my motorhome. For a vent I just drilled a tiny hole in the fill cap.

@JannHofmann 7 месяцев назад

05:29 the scratches on the finish now😮 🙈😂

@therawlifefamily 7 месяцев назад

wow... i just looked through your old videos and realized I've been watching your channel since you were building the timber frame cabin 13 years ago! you looked like such a kid back then!

@skyecooleyartwork 7 месяцев назад

Put a small magnet inside tank at its bottom and leave it forever.

@jollyroger6258 7 месяцев назад

Cody, I can see that you are not a perfect man, but you are a smart man and you are a fun man and most importantly: you care. I do enjoy checking in with your latest doings, and although I have enough friends in the non-cyber world, it's nice to "hang with you" and read all the intelligent comments.

@tonycox8746 7 месяцев назад

Hey guys, I just went to the mailbox, and I opened a letter that said I won an all-expense paid trip to Wranglerstar's place to stay for a week and we're going to collaborate on some projects together on camera! Thanks Mr. Wranglerstar!!

@crossxcats 7 месяцев назад

I would have gone for the hack saw to cut the pipe. Looks grate

@logankowalyk2580 7 месяцев назад

These are the best videos you do. Making or modifying your stuff

@islasdad5775 7 месяцев назад

If your worried about the container run a hose from your exhaust into the container and let the the exhaust idle away through the container for 90 mins. Also put your magnets in a zip lock bag or wrap it in a light rag that way you remove the magnet from whatever you used and the swarf and dust will drop away. 😊

@mikejohnson9497 7 месяцев назад

My favorite videos on RU-vid

@RenThraysk 7 месяцев назад

Valpro makes replacement caps with one or two feed tubes.

@tonycox8746 7 месяцев назад

I got a diesel heater a few weeks ago too. They're really neat and only use a gallon for 12 - 13 hours runtime.

@dimmacommunication 7 месяцев назад

A gallon of diesel got plenty of power in it :)

@rebellion6468 7 месяцев назад

When you pay for your own things, you treat them differently- very true

@robertuber350 7 месяцев назад

Another trick you can do is to put some bearing grease on the bit to collect as many shavings as you can

@havilandh1 7 месяцев назад

The fuel cans and pick up tube cost more than the heater. I used the 7 gallon water container from Walmart for 19 bucks Been going strong for three years now

@imnotbenavery9220 7 месяцев назад

You’re kidding right?

@havilandh1 7 месяцев назад

Not kidding at all I did my research and the 7 gallon water jug from Walmart is made from the same plastic as regular fuel jugs can’t remember what it’s called off the top of my head

@oldscratch3535 7 месяцев назад

@@imnotbenavery9220 Its the exact same plastic as a gas can (HDPE). The only reason gas cans are so expensive is b/c of the safety nozzles and there's no functional difference in the plastic container besides the colors used to indicate the contents. All you have to do is write "GAS" on the side of it so no one thinks it's water.

@Scootymcbooty93 7 месяцев назад

@@havilandh1 just googled it and I'll be damned, $17 for an 8 gallon jug. I bought 2.

@White000Crow 7 месяцев назад

@@imnotbenavery9220I use a 16 gallon ag tank it’s been fine for years.

@StratOvation 7 месяцев назад

That will be a very robust fuel reservoir for your heater! I used a $15 5-gallon HDPE carboy from Amazon, it works fine, but my setup is stationary and I fill it in place. Your setup will be perfect for swapping a full can for an empty.

@user-zq9ym3ue2p 7 месяцев назад

This was very good

@hobbyguy79 7 месяцев назад

I was actually doing this very set up earlier today and was going to message you about it Cody, thanks for saving me the trouble! LOL

@WalnutAlley 7 месяцев назад

If you decide to make another one, next time use a short length of mechanic's wire tied to the top of your pickup tube to fish it up through your new hole.

@camarowland4 7 месяцев назад

A lot of small low compression diesel stuff, especially heaters, can run on a mix of 50% used motor oil (filtered) and diesel. I run my truck on it. It gets a little less "mpg" but it has a little hotter burn and you can turn the pump down and run less fuel because of it.

@OviDiuSSwe 7 месяцев назад

Label on a cutting or grinding disk should always be placed outwards. Reason : if disk cracks and want to bend with the label on the disk then it bends away from user and not in to users hand or face. Think about it. it makes sense.

@4g63tpowered 7 месяцев назад

I guess I'm not picking up what your laying down here... Are you saying flip the disc from it's designed usage upside down?

@OviDiuSSwe 7 месяцев назад

@@4g63tpowered the printed label should be on the side with the tensioning nut.

@tklatt13 7 месяцев назад

You're fueling some new ideas

@philwalter1655 7 месяцев назад

Enjoy all the videos learn something new every day

@SwissLinkMilitarySurplus 2 месяца назад

Great idea!

@803mastiff9 7 месяцев назад

I made this years ago with the old style Jerry can. I used marine fuel like quick disconnects and fitted in the center of the jerry can lid. I just picked up a 100 gal transfer tank that came with 55 gallons of off road fuel that will be used in a diesel heater. I am thinking about using a 6g marine fuel cell as the diesel tank.

@danberry5193 7 месяцев назад

Cool, I wonder though, if it's possible to buy a spare jerry can cap, and do this to the cap. Making it possible to just open any of these cans and place the new fuel pickup cap on.

@retroenergy2358 7 месяцев назад

Put the vent to the back of the can so it is up when pouring if you want to keep that function. Ask me how I know.. 😂

@carlzirk 7 месяцев назад

Nice clean install. Bring on the snow-time to test the heaters in the tent.

@ClarkyMalarky 7 месяцев назад

Buy the smaller heater that’s not all in one, that way you can put the fuel tank where ever you like and the heater itself is 1/4 the size and has the same BTU’s

@brianmikus6023 7 месяцев назад

I wrap the magnet in a used rag. This makes cleaning the chips off of the rare earth magnets easier.

@robjones9128 6 месяцев назад

20L jerry cans are incredible.

@guyliancacquaert5473 7 месяцев назад

Hi cody, when tou place a cut of disc on an angle grinder. They always teached me to place it with the paper/letters on the outside as this works as a protective film when it would brake. Greetings from Belgium

@offgridliving4128 7 месяцев назад

Hope you have your heater running this next week. I’m in Post Oregon and the forecast is negative temperatures with snow for the next 10 days.

@L0ver80y 7 месяцев назад

I'd place the vent on the top rear of the jerry can. so if you need to use it normally you'd only need to cap off the pickup pipe.

@ronsilva516 7 месяцев назад

It’s a good idea what your doing with the cans having a back up is even smarter and yes the meatel gas can is a much better idea . And yes having all your tools in 1 place and neatly put away saves time energy, and the most priciest one of them all is no frustration because you can’t find a tool

@eagle94haslanded 7 месяцев назад

I would advise putting up a small shed far way from the house and shop for your one wheel boards and any other big dangerous lithium toys.

@Ccerastes 7 месяцев назад

It’s so great to watch a regular person do all the things that you do! BTW, how old is Mama?

@caidhg 7 месяцев назад

Seems like a dip tube would be a effective option

@nathanmcbride149 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for being you

@uf3y 7 месяцев назад

Very nice.

@streetpunk99 7 месяцев назад

They sell small auxiliary tanks specifically for those diesel heaters. I got a 2.5 gal one for mine. Its about the quality youd expect but they run forever.

@tedcopple101 7 месяцев назад

Keep this content coming Cody.

@Dutch1951x 7 месяцев назад

Love these videos, learn something and yet calming..........

@jonfillion3732 7 месяцев назад

one of these day I'll have a workshop like this.

@greggmouritzen7478 7 месяцев назад

They do have a special lid, for the old Jerry cans, that do this. I used it for a diesel fueled fire place in an Arctic tent. You put the Jerry can inverted on a tripod, with a hose running to the fireplace. One of those should work with your heater.

@dimmacommunication 7 месяцев назад

Yeah my same tought,no need to modify

@arsonist2298 7 месяцев назад

Why drill a vent? Wouldn't it be better to just the original pour spout opened?

@michaelfriesth6405 7 месяцев назад

Those pickup tubes are usually shaped with two parallel flat spots so you can insert them at an angle into the hole you drilled and then pulled up and install gasket, washer and nut.

@bobcena9671 7 месяцев назад

For metal chips/ shavings you can cover it with axle grease it will lube and catch all or most of shavings. I say this using this for spark plug thread repairs taps included

@justo2484 7 месяцев назад

I’m a simple Man I see this West Coast Man and I like and comment

@matthewmiller4475 7 месяцев назад

Come on proho brake tubing cutter! Even a poor east coast man has one of those!!

@VincesDIYs 7 месяцев назад

2nd wisest man

@greggiem7754 7 месяцев назад

Stay warm!! Coming week is going to be cold cold

@jackbachman1385 7 месяцев назад

love the new lighting in the shop. minecraft torch

@monkeybiz2472 7 месяцев назад

I was going to do this modification on my truck camper diesel heater, but decided against it as there was not an easy way to determine fuel level.

@zebsutton9383 7 месяцев назад

When you can find fulfillment and solice in the most remidal task you have achieved happiness and joy in life.

@marcmarelli1 7 месяцев назад

I bought one!

@charles17508 7 месяцев назад

Very cool think I may get one of these heaters .

@FOCUSPRODUCTIONSUS 7 месяцев назад

Very good quality video!! Love it

@foilskateboard 7 месяцев назад

Could be a silly question but why include a vent in place of just cracking the lid open?

@MT-rg4dm 7 месяцев назад

Oh man another fuel canister. I need that

@tonycox8746 7 месяцев назад

Same here. I don't know what it is with me and a quality fuel canister but they give me the fizz.

@nolanfrank582 7 месяцев назад

POhO doesn't have a deburring tool?

@Manyanababy 7 месяцев назад

@motzmare1 7 месяцев назад

Nice to see the OG Swedish windsock

@cyclemaster46 7 месяцев назад

I find old hole saws at swap meets. They make great wind chimes..

@MapleHillMunitions 7 месяцев назад

Mama cat is best cat.

@gakrazykajun 7 месяцев назад

Very nice....I'm looking forward to the "rest of the story" on this project. I wonder if I could do this for my 3,400 watt RV inverter generator with a built in fuel tank. I've got an upcoming camping trip where I'll be using my generator a good bit. And Solomon was a wise man but sheesh, 300 wives....the nagging would be nonstop! 🤣

@Capoe3 7 месяцев назад

Not back then. Any nagging would probably not end well unless he liked you besides the women would have plenty to gripe about amongst themselves.

@David_Windham. 7 месяцев назад

What is the name brand of the fuel can? Looks to be very well made. I am going to be using this type of heater in my camper that i am currently building and would like to upgrade to this type of fuel supply for my heater. Any info is greatly appreciated. Very thankful for your very i formative videos. Keep up the great work!!