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mrmom

Joined: Sep 19, 2003
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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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Emmo

Joined: May 22, 2003
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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #7 Feb 11, 2005 3:29 pm

Great idea Mr.

I'll cut 2, 1 flat for my generator and mower and another for my 3650 blower at an angle. The shroud around the tank is sloped, not flat.

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TomP

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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #8 Feb 11, 2005 5:42 pm

Very nice mrmom very nice.

Mr. Funnel may also think so and charge an extra $5 for the Mr. Funnel Spill Preventer.

Are you going to patent this?

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patsfan

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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #9 Feb 11, 2005 5:54 pm

AJace wrote:

Yes, a very straight cut as well.

Yes, how did you get such a straight cut ? in a lathe ? QUITE INNOVATIVE!

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bmwe0692

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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #10 Feb 11, 2005 6:51 pm

Necessity is the motherhood of invention.
I think someone famous said this.
Nice solution to a bad problem.
T.J.

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mrmom

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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #11 Feb 11, 2005 6:54 pm

I drew a line with a marker around the bottle then used box cutters and took my time. The few areas that didn't come out straight were just trimmed off with a pair of sharp scissors. Simple!

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.

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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!

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