Nozzles for sandard 5l Tubs?.

[Keithmac]

I buy a few different fluids and they all come in the same 5l tubs so this must be a standard form factor?.

I'm looking for a flexibe nozzle to screw onto them, ideally with a cap for the ends but not mandatory.

At the moment I have to decant these into a clean Petrol tub to use the nozzle on that and it just seems a waste of time.

Has anyone seen a nozzle that will fit?.

I've bought a few that look right but don't fit (Apen 5l was the last try).

If anyone has any ideas I would be grateful to hear them.

 

[Screwdriver]

You will discover the thread form and pitch are impossible to establish despite many online sources purporting to describe various "standard" sizes.

Look carefully and many of them are also multi start threads. Basically two helices. I made up my own after many attempts just to get the standard milk jug male/female thread form to print.

Not a perfect match but the thread works. No idea what to do now I have this... It will probably come in handy for something.

 

[Onoff]

You will discover the thread form and pitch are impossible to establish despite many online sources purporting to describe various "standard" sizes.

Look carefully and many of them are also multi start threads. Basically two helices. I made up my own after many attempts just to get the standard milk jug male/female thread form to print.

Not a perfect match but the thread works. No idea what to do now I have this... It will probably come in handy for something.

Is that your travel urinal?

 

[daedalusminos]

I'd be printing an adaptor for the spout

 

[MattF]

Just drill a hole in one lid & glue a piece of tube or hose in it. Trying to find spout tops for smaller containers is a hiding to nothing.

 

[Screwdriver]

Is that your travel urinal?

Well that's not anything I had ever considered but, you know, each to their own...

Once you have a model for 3d printing HDPE jug mountings, you can connect anything you can imagine to them. Typically, once I had managed to build a working solution, I got bored with the idea and did something else. Or rather, half-did something else etc.

 

[Keithmac]

I've had a look again this morning and found one of my fuel can nozzles "just about" fits but not ideal.

As you all say looks like I will end up making something, or carry on decanting into the fuel cans.

Amazed there is no standard nozzle available, I've probably got 12 tubs with the same tops.

 

[Keithmac]

Would anyone like to print me an adaptor to a standard nozzle?, I will gladly pay of course.

 

[Screwdriver]

I would happily print something up but as you yourself have suggested, a very similar thread form almost fits. They're all different in my experience so if you could define a "standard" 5l tub then I'd see if I can make something that works. I have plenty here but I doubt if I have two the same.

Same is not true for the "standard" HDPE milk jug, they are all identical which is why I went for that one. Plus I have been collecting them for years now and if I ever find a use for them....

 

[daedalusminos]

There are standards for those threads...

 

[carbonarc]

Any use?

 

[Onoff]

Typically, once I had managed to build a working solution, I got bored with the idea and did something else. Or rather, half-did something else etc.

Sounds like me...except for the working solution bit...

 

[Agroshield]

Has anyone seen a nozzle that will fit?.

Maybe:

Adblue®5 Litres | My Fuels, Retail | Chipping Norton

AdBlue is the registered trademark for AUS32, or Aqueous Urea Solution 32.5% that is used with the Selective Catalytic Reduction system (SCR) to reduce Nitrogen Oxide emissions from the exhaust of UK diesel vehicles. Suitable for all types of SCR diesel vehicles. All bottles are 5 Litres, and a...

www.myfuels.co.uk

https://www.therange.co.uk/diy/motoring/maintenance/oil-and-lubricants/armor-all-adblue

If you look around at everything that comes in 5 litre drums, when that thing is adblue, it seems to be sold with a nozzle included.

A discarded container of that might get you one for free.

Another option is to drill one of the caps you have and insert a tank connector or bulkead fitting that has a standard BSP thread on it (they come with two rubber washers so will be liquid-tight:

1/4" BSP Male Bulkhead Stainless Steel Full Thread Water Tank Connector 50MM | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1/4" BSP Male Bulkhead Stainless Steel Full Thread Water Tank Connector 50MM at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Keithmac]

Thanks all.

My fuel can nozzle worked but leaked a bit.

Main use is for adding additive to my fuel tank on the Forecourt, I use 5l to 20l fuel so 1 tub per visit.

I might try that ebay link but not holding out much hope.

I bought a horrifically expensive "easy fill" 10l Jug but it leaks at the fancy nozzle and some of the liquid is not paint friendly..

I have 12 containers and they all have the same caps, interchangeable between bottles so maybe a modified cap (that doesn't leak) is they way forward.

The AddBlue container does look identical to what I've got so that maybe a go-er.

 

[dan.taylor.1]

Only a short spout but a lot of oil comes with a pull out spout with a small cap on it.

 

[Migmac]

We use the pump things on the 5l cans

 

[bricol]

A couple of decades ago, I bought two 5l Holts 5l containers with a pouring nozzle clipped into the a recess in the side. I used one, kept the nozzle as it would come in handy, chucked the can.

Part way through using the second one, I tried the nozzle on another 5l container - it didn't fit. The flippin' Holts ones had special, larger, necks!

I will say their containers were made to last - I'm still using that remaining container - I decant new screenwash into it for later easier pouring.

 

[Keithmac]

Well I tried an AdBlue nozzle and that was too wide.

Think I might try and make an adapter sleeve to use the Aspen Nozzles as they are pretty well made, will be worth the effort.

My fuel can nozzle is nearest so far but no cigar..

 

[Misterg]

Nobody suggested these yet?

Leak-Proof Dispensing Tap - 38mm Thread - For 5 Litre Containers

Enables safe, cost-effective and accurate dispensing of disinfectants, hand soaps, etc. Internationally patented ‘anti-glug’ feature. Chamfered outlet sprout.

www.kingfisherdirect.co.uk

 

[Keithmac]

I've given up and bought one of these, at least I won't spill anything on the car as I can fill the EZ Jug up at home.

Probably already spent £30 on Nozzles that don't fit lol..

I did think about making a "spout" out of silicone hose maybe for pouring stuff at home but not really robust enough for filling the car..