I'm really glad I bought this. I use it to fill my riding mower and push mower. It was easy to fill at the gas station. I only filled it to 10 gallons the very first time to make sure I could lift it easily into the back of my SUV (the instructions said it should be taken out of the vehicle and placed lying down on the ground to fill - which seems like a good idea). I had no problem hefting it up into the car, but, especially if filled to max, I could see how some smaller folks might have a harder time (I'm 6 feet tall). So, if you can't lift 14 gallons of fluid by yourself, either don't fill it all the way, or take someone with you to help you.
I have no problem using it, either. Loosen the air/vent valve, and open the two ball valves at the bottom (one for the tank, the other for the hose). As another reviewer said, it's easier if you lay it on its back to do this, then stand it up. Takes all of ten seconds. Simply reverse the process when you're done to get it ready to store. You might want to close the ball valves first, then finish pumping out whatever small amount might still be in the hose itself.
You do have to actually pump the handle, which does require both hands, since you have to also hold in the little safety button. A bit annoying, but, hey, you're probably using this to fill up smaller engines like mowers and whatnot. You're probably not using it to fill your car or truck. So, you might have to switch hands while filling if you get tired. Since the gas gets pumped out in little batches, it might splash, rather than just smoothly pour, so you might want to be sure that the end of the spout is really inside the tank, or filling along the side or something, to minimize splash-back. Took only a second or two to see how to do it on my mowers.
The wheels are not rubber or anything fancy like that. They're just plastic disks. But, I generally don't need to roll it more than just a few feet. I roll it just out of garage, pump it, then roll it the few feet back in. I'm not dragging it around like rolling luggage through an airport.
So, it's not a magical device. The fact that it holds a lot of gas also means (when full) it will be on the heavy side. The fact that it's a manually-operated device means you burn a couple of calories using it, rather than flipping a switch or something. But it does what it is supposed to do, and it works great for me. I've had no problems with it, and would recommend it.
UPDATE - 26 November, 2014
The pump handle/nozzle assembly recently broke. I called the company (Scepter), and for $20, they sent me a replacement. Swapping the handles was easy. So, while I would have preferred to have had the one moving part on this tank be constructed more sturdily, it was easily fixed when it finally broke.
Scepter Flo N' Go Duramax 14 Gallon Portable Gas Fuel Tank Container Caddy with LE Fluid Transfer Siphon Pump and 10 Foot Lon
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Price: 143.99
Last update: 10-10-2024
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Stop-and-go gas pump handle, the Flo n' Go pump avoids fuel spills and overfills, making it suitable for generators, gas-powered tools, boats, ATVs, and other applications
Rugged caddy design, 6-inch wheels, and heavy-duty top handle allow you to maneuver the gas can over tough terrain; High-density polyethylene prevents corrosion and denting
Gas can has several shut-off valves to provide safe and quick hose disconnection, as well as a spill-proof shut-off mechanism for mess-free fueling and easy maintenance
Equipment, powered by siphon and gravity-driven action, efficiently harnesses gravity for remarkable performance, achieving a 2-gallon-per-minute flow rate in siphon mode
Comes with a 14-gallon gasoline container and a 10-foot fuel hose with a siphon pump and pump holding handle with a bolt-on hanger for easy hose storage
Rugged caddy design, 6-inch wheels, and heavy-duty top handle allow you to maneuver the gas can over tough terrain; High-density polyethylene prevents corrosion and denting
Gas can has several shut-off valves to provide safe and quick hose disconnection, as well as a spill-proof shut-off mechanism for mess-free fueling and easy maintenance
Equipment, powered by siphon and gravity-driven action, efficiently harnesses gravity for remarkable performance, achieving a 2-gallon-per-minute flow rate in siphon mode
Comes with a 14-gallon gasoline container and a 10-foot fuel hose with a siphon pump and pump holding handle with a bolt-on hanger for easy hose storage
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