Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Is it normal to have air bubbles in the dispensing hose when the EZpour is in Siphon mode and gasoline is flowing?

A1. Yes it is. While a large amount of air will cause the flow of gasoline to stop, a small amount is normal and acceptable. As an added feature the air bubbles make it easier to see when the gasoline is flowing or not flowing.

Q2. How high does the EZpour have to be?

A2. First of all, let's define <height> as the distance between the bottom of the gas can in which the EZpour is installed and the end of the dispensing hose. Secondly, the important thing to remember is that the bottom of the gas can needs to be higher than the end of the dispensing hose. Finally, the answer to the question ..... while the EZpour may operate with a height of only a few inches, the rate of flow is much faster when the height is 16" (40 cm.) or greater.

Q3. Why does the end of the dispensing hose have to be kept out of the gasoline when starting to siphon?

A3. When tipping the gas can to start the siphoning process, the dispensing hose must not be submerged in gasoline otherwise there will be an air-lock preventing the flow from starting. However, once the siphon flow has started, it will continue even if the end of the dispensing hose is submerged in the gasoline.

Q4. Why can't I get the EZpour through my Scepter gas cap?

A4. The short answer is that the opening in the Scepter gas cap is too small for the the EZpour. The long answer on how to fix the problem and why the EZpour won't fit follows here ...... The EZpour was sold without a gas cap for a few months, however a Wedco gas cap is now included in every EZpour package. To get the EZpour to work with a Scepter gas can you will need use the gas cap included with the EZpour, or you will need to buy a Wedco gas cap from your local hardware or automotive store. The EZpour was designed to fit through the Wedco gas cap which has the largest opening of all gas caps and which works with most models of Scepter gas cans.