Manufacturer-documented model guide
Scepter Flow Control WCG501
May fit: Adjustable dispensing from a five-gallon outdoor water can.
Consider another setup: Size, empty weight, stacking and cleaning details remain undocumented.
Manufacturer research; no hands-on testing. Source records checked on 2026-10-04.
Scepter's WCG501 is a 5-gallon flow-control water can made of food-grade, BPA-free plastic according to the manufacturer. Its adjustable valve may suit campsite dispensing, but Scepter does not publish the dimensions, empty weight, filled stacking rating, or cleaning instructions needed for a full physical-fit comparison.
- Listed water capacity
- 5 US gal — source for Listed water capacity, checked 2026-10-04 (opens in a new tab)
Quick answer
Plan where the water will go
Work out how much water to store, where filled containers can stay, and how you will dispense it. A large container can become difficult to move once filled. A storage container does not purify contaminated water; commercially bottled water or suitable existing food-grade containers may already meet your plan.
Review water-container choices and handlingUse only the exact WCG501 claims
Scepter identifies this product as Flow Control Water Can #WCG501. It lists five gallons, an adjustable flow-control valve, and food-grade, BPA-free plastic, and says the can may store emergency water. The manufacturer does not identify the polymer type or provide a certification report on the product page. Do not transfer specifications from another Scepter water can or fuel container.
An adjustable valve is a dispensing feature, not a carry rating
Five gallons of water alone weigh about 41.7 lb; Scepter does not list the WCG501's tare weight. Its 2025 comparison describes this model's wider base and flow-control spout, and contrasts those features with its own military-style can's taller, slimmer profile and lack of flow control. The comparison supports considering dispensing style and packing shape, not a universal product ranking or an assumed durability rating.
Treat the missing physical-fit details as unknown
Scepter's product page and product article do not list WCG501 dimensions, empty weight, filled stacking limits, or product-specific cleaning instructions. Those missing specifications matter for shelf fit, moving a filled can, and setting a care routine. Contact Scepter for these details before planning around fixed storage or stacking. The product's five-gallon capacity alone does not establish that a person can safely carry it or that a shelf can bear it.
Follow CDC container-safety guidance
For home-filled emergency water, CDC recommends food-grade storage containers, clean handling, protection from sunlight and toxic substances, and its current pre-fill container cleaning and sanitizing steps. CDC's sanitizer recipe is for the empty container, not a treatment formula for unsafe water. Check the current public-health advisory and CDC treatment instructions separately if the source water may be unsafe. No Scepter-specific cleaning recipe was located, so do not invent one.
Verified source record
Manufacturer specifications used in this guide
Each figure links to the product page or manual used for that field, with its own check date. Manufacturer specifications are not independent performance measurements. Source records checked on 2026-10-04. We have not tested this model hands-on.
- Listed water capacity
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5 US gal
Checked 2026-10-04. Source for Listed water capacity (opens in a new tab)
- Manufacturer litre label
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Not verified in this source record
No metric capacity is listed on Scepter's WCG501 page.
Checked 2026-10-04. Source for Manufacturer litre label (opens in a new tab)
- Listed dimensions
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Not verified in this source record
No dimensions located in Scepter's primary sources.
Checked 2026-10-04. Source for Listed dimensions (opens in a new tab)
- Empty container weight
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Not verified in this source record
No empty weight located in Scepter's primary sources.
Checked 2026-10-04. Source for Empty container weight (opens in a new tab)
- Manufacturer material statement
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Food-grade, BPA-free plastic; polymer type not specified.
Checked 2026-10-04. Source for Manufacturer material statement (opens in a new tab)
- Dispensing
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Adjustable flow-control valve.
Scepter's June 3, 2025 article distinguishes its wider base and flow-control spout from the taller, slim profile of its military-style water can.
Checked 2026-10-04. Source for Dispensing (opens in a new tab)
- Stacking when filled
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Not verified in this source record
No filled-stacking rating located in Scepter's primary sources.
Checked 2026-10-04. Source for Stacking when filled (opens in a new tab)
- Five gallons of water alone weigh about 41.7 lb; the container's empty and filled weights are not listed by Scepter.
- No WCG501-specific dimensions, filled-stacking rating, or cleaning instructions were located in Scepter's primary sources.
- Food-grade and BPA-free are Scepter's own product claims; the product page does not identify the polymer type or cite a certification report.