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mrmom


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A little funnel helper.
Original Message   Feb 11, 2005 2:02 pm
Recently purchased a small Mr. Funnel. I normally load gas by just pouring it directly into the OPE tank. But since I now use the funnel, one hand has to hold  the funnel and the other, the gas can (which can be heavy when full). Fuel just about overflowed the first time I used it as I could not really see the fuel level rising. A non-issue with plastic tanks as you can see the fuel level (the blower has a steel tank). I eventually ended up cutting off the upper part of a clear plastic soda bottle and using it as a funnel helper.   Now both hands hold the gas can and I can also see the fuel level.

Works great and you just can't beat the price too!

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Marshall


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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #12   Feb 11, 2005 7:50 pm
Now take some rubber molding and put around the bottom of it to keep it from sliding or scratching. LOL
Emmo


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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #13   Feb 11, 2005 7:51 pm
Marshall wrote:
Now take some rubber molding and put around the bottom of it to keep it from sliding or scratching. LOL

Hi quality aquarium tubing, or Tygon laboratory tubing slit lengthwise would work well.
Highwind


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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #14   Feb 11, 2005 8:59 pm

Excellent idea Mrmom!!

Nows as shoon ash I finishes dis big boddle of koke deeluted wiz rhum, I ish goings to makesh ones two.

   ZZZZZZZZZZ .....

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Electric: BV2500 B&D Leaf Hog/snow duster; old 12" Weedeater.

mrmom


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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #15   Feb 11, 2005 9:04 pm
I was actually thinking of putting some form of rubber tubing on the bottom to make it non-slip. Will instead settle on Plasti-Dip or some form of liquid rubber. Will have to see what is in the garage.
faithfulFrank


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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #16   Feb 11, 2005 10:21 pm
Thank you MrMom....!
Great idea......I have the same thing and the same problem with it.

We owe you one!

Frank D.

Ariens 1332DLE Pro, Exmark 52" HP ZTR, Gardian Generac generator, Shindiawa T230  Excell/Honda PW, Craftsman rototiller, Favorite IPE- My Mac + Ipod- No Windoze for me!
Ben07


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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #17   Feb 11, 2005 10:44 pm
mrmom wrote:
I was actually thinking of putting some form of rubber tubing on the bottom to make it non-slip. Will instead settle on Plasti-Dip or some form of liquid rubber. Will have to see what is in the garage.



you could cut down the original bottom and cut a large hole in it, then if it would reasonably squeeze together in an overlap, or just split it, and then silicone glue it,  as those bottoms usually curve up and in, so less prone to scratch.   

Then get a permanent marker  , sign, date and serialize it as # 1 off the production line,  cause it will be worth  lot of money when you become a famous rich inventor.   Or is this just a proto-type for a more advanced one.  You ought to add a cup holder or something on the Deluxe model. 

Ben07

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Dave___in___CT


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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #18   Feb 12, 2005 1:54 pm
mrmom...

A great idea I'll try... if it'll fit OK...   do need a non-skid bottom since I pour from a 5-gallon container
into the utility tractor while I stand on the tractor's tire to get up high enough to the fill on the
top on the hood... have to use 2 hands on the 5-gal jug...

Thanks...


Dave...

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AJace


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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #19   Feb 14, 2005 1:39 am
Dave, you ought to try the Han-D pump from Northern Tool. 

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mrmom


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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #20   Feb 15, 2005 8:11 pm
Here's one I made from a Poland Springs water bottle for the motorcycle:

Photo's not that great but it fits in perfectly into the hole. Can definitely see the fuel level on this.

Gotta love that Honda red.

Richie


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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #21   Feb 15, 2005 9:23 pm
AJace wrote:
Dave, you ought to try the Han-D pump from Northern Tool. 


I order that las¹mVek myself.  I'm hoping it'll arrive soon to give it a test.

Richie
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