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Petrol Pumps
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How do you work the petrol pump so that you can leave it filling the tank without you needing to hold the trigger all the time?
I've seen the clip on the trigger but can't figure out how to work it. Am assuming it'll unclick itself when the pump clicks to say the tank is full?
I've seen the clip on the trigger but can't figure out how to work it. Am assuming it'll unclick itself when the pump clicks to say the tank is full?
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I know what you mean, but don't know how to do it myself-my sister does this but I never got round to asking how and have never bothered to try it myself for fear of cocking it up looking like a tw&t at the pumps. post on motoring, somone there will defo know what you're on about. Anway, Why would it be any more dangerous? Fuel is only gonna be dangerous when ignition source around.
I know what you mean, but don't know how to do it myself-my sister does this but I never got round to asking how and have never bothered to try it myself for fear of cocking it up looking like a tw&t at the pumps. post on motoring, somone there will defo know what you're on about. Anway, Why would it be any more dangerous? Fuel is only gonna be dangerous when ignition source around.
European pumps normally require you to keep the trigger depressed.
Automatic filling pumps can be very dangerous, in America they have quite a few incidents of the fuel fumes igniting as people get in and out of their cars whilst the tank fills up. (Static from clothing rubbing against seats ignites the fuel vapour).
Automatic filling pumps can be very dangerous, in America they have quite a few incidents of the fuel fumes igniting as people get in and out of their cars whilst the tank fills up. (Static from clothing rubbing against seats ignites the fuel vapour).
Pretty much all UK 'consumer' pumps have the actual working bit of the clip removed, just so you can't do what you want. The only exceptions are diesel pumps intended for HGVs (takes ages to fill them up) and (possibly) pumps in private use.
As you say, you put the little clip on, and it will pump until liquid covers the end of the nozzle.
As you say, you put the little clip on, and it will pump until liquid covers the end of the nozzle.
spudqueen obviously has a significantly smaller fuel tank than me! You definitely used to be able to do this a few years ago - I did t all the time. You pulled back the little slider clip and it kept filling until it stopped automatically. I actually tried to do it again the other day and I am fairly sure it had been disabled. By the way I also find it a pain to hold the trigger especially on a cold day.
I can't see how it can be seen as dangerous. Nothing to stop a person getting in and out while someone else is filling the tank.
I can't see how it can be seen as dangerous. Nothing to stop a person getting in and out while someone else is filling the tank.
Years ago I work in a service station when they actually provided service - i.e. filled your car for you. All our pumps had the clips and we used them every time. It's not dangerous. Almost all self service pumps have the clips disabled and I agree it's a pain, but I'm sure they'd have constant moaning from customers who put more in than they wanted because they couldn't figure out how to turn it off if they didn't.
If you look at the pump handle you'll see a small hole toward the rear and a similar hole at the back of the trigger. By squeezing the trigger fully you can line the holes up, and insert a metal pin or nail and keep the pump going without having to hold the trigger.
One of the reasons the UK doesn't like this idea is that in the States, serious accidents have happened, and not just as reported above. People have gone to pay for their fuel and returned to their car, and, forgetting that the nozzle is still attached to the car, they've driven off.
If the nozzle pulls clear of the car, the back-pressure on the pump is relieved and the petrol comes out at full flow again, all over the court. Or, if the nozzle is stuck, the hose may part - something the filling station owners don't go a bundle on..
One of the reasons the UK doesn't like this idea is that in the States, serious accidents have happened, and not just as reported above. People have gone to pay for their fuel and returned to their car, and, forgetting that the nozzle is still attached to the car, they've driven off.
If the nozzle pulls clear of the car, the back-pressure on the pump is relieved and the petrol comes out at full flow again, all over the court. Or, if the nozzle is stuck, the hose may part - something the filling station owners don't go a bundle on..
Another problem is the auto switch off doesn't always seem to work and that's with just holding it. And definitely don't try it with a Peugeot, although any owners of 206's will no doubt have figured the pumps don't fit properly at the best of times.
I'm rather amazed they don't run a wire from the handle down to the earth on the pumps.
I'm rather amazed they don't run a wire from the handle down to the earth on the pumps.
one of the reasons the clip has been removed is to stop fuel carrying on flowing if the nozzle falls out of the fueltank. i saw this happen once, massive puddle of petrol and the halfwit who caused it was going to get in their car, start it and drive out of puddle 'till he had his keys taken off him!!! not a happy bunny!
i wasa gona say the same, i do that every time i fill up so i can jump the queue!! ive done it with countless cars and vans, diesel and petrol. if ur petrol cap doesnt work, use a piece of wood, or stone etc. the pump always clicks off as the fuel level nears the nozzle. if there is no queue, u could always use the 4mins or so to go and have a fag round the back of the garage!!!! enjoy!
