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How to siphon petrol

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  • elsien
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    edited 16 September 2020 at 6:51PM
    oldagetraveller1 said:
    Why not? Because those who could be inclined to steal fuel might well not posess a basic knowledge of physics!
    Unlike the many smart Alec geniuses who populate this place.

    I have a more than basic grasp of physics but it was of no use whatsoever as I have   none of antisiphon gizmos. And it was a family members car I was attempting to siphon, with their consent, in case anyone was wondering. 
    I suspect if I was up to no good I’d have been nicking a bit more than the petrol. 
    All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.

    Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.
  • elsien
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    bigadaj said:
    Careful with that naked flame if you are doing it in the dark.
    Are we still talking siphoning now? 
    All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.

    Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.
  • Dr_Crypto
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    In honour of Fred I've found a youtube video on how to do it but I'm certainly not going to be buying this device to salvage £40 of petrol. 
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mGeb9s6yFE 
  • Biggus_Dickus
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    Step by step guide here.

     


  • ontheroad1970
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    Scrapit said:
    And the taste of petrol is just wonderful too
    Not reccommended if you are a smoker ;)
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