Dispensing Chain Oil

[TGB]

Getting it from a 25L container into either a combi or 5L container, is proving to be both messy and time consuming.

 

Tried siphoning with a poly tube and that didn't work. Though chain oil is surprisingly light on the pallet, (taken in minute amounts). And tipping from container-container via a funnel messy. So, are there better (less messy, less wasteful) methods? Anything like a screw-on cap with built-in flexible tube or small inexpensive pump? By the way, it's to fit an Oregon container, just in case their thread is different to others.

[luftwaffe]

Getting it from a 25L container into either a combi or 5L container, is proving to be both messy and time consuming.

 

Tried siphoning with a poly tube and that didn't work. Though chain oil is surprisingly light on the pallet, (taken in minute amounts). And tipping from container-container via a funnel messy. So, are there better (less messy, less wasteful) methods? Anything like a screw-on cap with built-in flexible tube or small inexpensive pump? By the way, it's to fit an Oregon container, just in case their thread is different to others.

 

some kind of funnel is in order then !!!

[Mike Dempsey]

I bought a couple of Aeroflow dispensing taps from here 10x New 25L Litre Air/Aeroflow Dispensing Tap For Water Containers Drum Bottle | eBay

Lot cheaper that chainsaw dealers and makes life a lot easier filling a 5 litre combican from a 25 litre oil container.

[mendiplogs]

Getting it from a 25L container into either a combi or 5L container, is proving to be both messy and time consuming.

 

Tried siphoning with a poly tube and that didn't work. Though chain oil is surprisingly light on the pallet, (taken in minute amounts). And tipping from container-container via a funnel messy. So, are there better (less messy, less wasteful) methods? Anything like a screw-on cap with built-in flexible tube or small inexpensive pump? By the way, it's to fit an Oregon container, just in case their thread is different to others.

 

HI TGB tip can on it side and pour into jug thanks then into combi thanks jon

[TGB]

HI TGB tip can on it side and pour into jug thanks then into combi thanks jon

 

Tried that - was just as messy as putting a funnel in the smaller container.

[Mark Bolam]

Jonesie sells a tap that screws onto the 25l container.

 

 

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[TGB]

Thank you, the Aeroflow looks worth a punt. I don't need 10x but Amz have a single at £4.19inc. (I'll look at FRJ when I get back.

[C.J]

You could drill the cap and put a water butt tap on it

[GardenKit]

I realise this theory goes against the normal thoughts, but many years ago I used 25 litre cans of engine oil in my workshop but encountered all the same issues that you have. Decanting was messy, time consuming and wasteful.

 

So for the last dozen years I have only used 5 litre cans. I have saved hours of labour, never spilt a drop and thus have a cleaner floor too.

 

Its hardly any more costly to buy in 5's than 20's or 25's, but loads cheaper in the long run.

 

Taking Stihl Synthetic plus at RRP as an example. A 5l can costs £3.00 per litre (plus vat), whilst in a 20l it works out at £2.95. Only 5p cheaper to buy in large cans, its never worth the effort.

[CJM]

I use a funnel to pour it into my combi can if I'm feeling really risky I don't use a funnel both techniques of pouring chain oil seem to work well