How rigid is the tube? Would it be difficult to fill a car gas tank from a 5 gallon can?
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The tube is semi-rigid and will hold it's shape fairly well. I have used the funnel to pour gas from a 5 gallon can into my cars gas tank and it worked well. I used to gas cover flap as added support while pouring, but it probably would have worked without it as long as you did not try to pour too much at once.
1743759
I purchased this funnel in order to fill my car and SUV from a 5 gallon can. The flexible tube allows me to insert the end of the tube into the gas filler opening at an angle and position the top of the funnel horizontal. I then close the gas filler cover on the funnel to LIGHTLY hold it in place. As long as you hold the 5 gallon can above the funnel without touching it, the funnel will stay in position and you will be successful. With a full can this is difficult for me, so I try to position myself so that I can use the side of the car to help support the can. For my Pacifica, I use a small step ladder to get above the funnel. If you keep the gas can above the funnel without touching it, you will be able to use both hands to hold the can which is a necessity for me.
1743760
Funny you should ask. I just tried that last week. It worked very well. I would advise pouring it slowly, but it worked well. The funnel part is not huge so pour slowly. The flexible tube did a nice job holding the funnel up. Just pour slowly
1743761
I put an additive into both of my vehicles. I used to use a plastic funnel and spilled more than what got in. This Behrens funnel bends to where you need it. I'd suggest that if you're going to fill something using a 5 gallon can (which I have not experienced) that you have someone there to hold the funnel in place. Safety first! Hope this helps.
1743762
The tube is pretty rigid yet flexible, I've done what your saying. You will need one hand on the tube to keep it from flexing under the weight of the 5 gallon can leaning on it
892716
The gas can does not have to be above the tank that you are filling. I have a 5 gal can on the floor and use the Terapump to fill a Scooter and a moped.
224050
The only semi-difficult part is the initial blowup and making sure the tube is straight inside the sleeve. Other than that, it's pretty easy to transport.
1403821
Its pretty rigid. It bends a little more then PVC, but not much.. The out tube, yes, thats very flexible, but the suction tube is somewhat rigid. Hope that helps.
1518571
It's pretty flexible... I could coil it in a 6" diameter tube pretty easily without it kinking. In warm weather, the material gets softer and more flexible too. The only rigid parts are where the emitters are, which are about an inch or two long each.
1560889
there pretty thick and handle gas.but I have a Volvo penta and my raw water intake hose seems alittle thicker and is taylormade for fit.but if the hose doesn't have curves or by heat maybe ok.or try going to youtube.com and do a will it fit or how to question??
200606
The flexible tube is 3/8 inch...maybe a hair over. The larger part is just under 1 inch. This has been perfect for my small 10 gallon tank.
1045448
The bottom is rigid at 5 inches, the top is flexible and squeeze in to five inches.
1917465
It is rigid, but the challenge is the top hanger portion snaps off easily. Both of mine are broken.
652015
It is not hard at all. I usually just put a gallon or so water in it after I empty and slosh it around a little and that is all there is to it. The only complaint I have, and it is just a minor one, is that it is pretty heavy for an old man to lift to empty when I have it full of sewage. After you get it stood most of the way up it is no problem.
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Hi, Yes and no. It depends how tall & strong you are. When the can is filled, I find it to be quite heavy. I use my gas can to fill my snowblower tank...and it's heavy and awkward lifting & tipping the can to fill such a small tank. I wish that I purchased a 2 or 3 gallon can the same company, but not sure they make them. Other than the size & weight of the 5 gallon can, I'm quite pleased with the product.
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Hey David Your question is something I don't think I can answer. I don't think it would have much problem with a car tire.it's rated to 150 psi and it recovers really fast .but it only has a 1.2 gallon tank makes sense thT it might be able to do it buy I don't want say yes for sure
2173552
More than a few of the reviewers I had read discussed using the 7/8" hose to put gas into their cars. At least one said the 7/8" will go into his vehicle that takes regular unleaded gas. One reviewer reported that he temporarily got his stuck in the car inlet because there was a small brass lip at the end of the nozzle. His solution was to file the lip off and has not had any issue since doing so. A repeated comment was that in order to empty the can into ones car one would need a funnel to allow more space between the car and the gas can; otherwise, the can may not be tilted high enough without hitting the side of the car.
1642167
Not difficult to deflate , if you have a pump / deflator. Depends on how much of the air you pull out or remove , as to deflated size
1436401
This little compressor really isn't made for anything that needs a lot of air due to its small tank. I have a hard time using it to top off the tires on my car. It will produce 90 lbs. but you will get frustrated waiting for tank to replenish with air. So long story short, don't expect this thing to fill your trailer tires up in a hurry.
215712
Hi. I have owned this product for over a year now. Yes, it is very rigid, but flexible. You can bend it horizontally (or keep it straight) but it will not bend vertically or sag. Hope this helps. I have been very pleased with mine.
1815346
Tis does not directly answer your question, but I bought and used a 20 lb. tank and had no problems. I never used a small gas canister. I'd suggest asking a gas supplier for ideas on how to correct the problem.