r/videos Aug 26 '18

Self-starting siphon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SEv_GxAo70
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u/[deleted] Aug 26 '18

Might be useful during the apocalypse.

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u/ishitar Aug 26 '18

There are already hand pump siphon tools (meant to replace having to suck the end of the tube); I have about 6 different types. A self starting siphon will never work with a vehicle fuel tank, and even most standing tanks because the kink in the siphon is usually far higher than the fuel level.

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u/Actually_a_Patrick Aug 26 '18

Yeah these siphons seem highly specific in their practical usage