Funnel storage? *SOLVED*

[Racer_X]

I've noticed that most people are storing them open side up.

I only buy funnels that are open at both ends.

 

[johninct]

I let mine drain into my drain oil drum, wash then in the Safety Kleen parts washer, wash off with brake cleaner then store in a plastic container.

 

[FLHCHAZ]

I hang mine by a hook over the trash can.

 

[ObnoxiousFumes]

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/grease-gun-storage-help-leaks.527660/post-10730725

Hard to believe only two others here are using a system like this, in my opinion this is the only organized efficient way.
Storing them in bags and buckets? Seriously guys?
Only thing I would change here is each funnel would be covered with a rag to keep the dust and stuff out.

 

[spsullivan82]

Ok ill say it... i chuck mine in whatever bucket or drain pan is closest. Eventually I shove both under my toolbox, but not always.

 

[ATC]

I spray mine out with brake clean then put them on a shelf in an old Coke bottle tray with a rag in the bottom of it.

 

[MOS3522]

I solved 99% of my funnel storage and cleaning issues with these:

 

[NUTTSGT]

I have a piece of flat bar bent in a 90°, inverted "L" screwed to the wall. Out on the end is a piece of all thread going upwards. I stick the funnels on this all thread.

The funnels can drain down through each other and finally drop into the waste oil drum directly below it.

I took a few pictures of mine.

Drips into the waste oil barrel.

 

[Crazyjake8493]

I have a 2-gallon bucket that all my various funnels are tossed into with a piece of Pig mat at the bottom. Never felt the need for anything more sophisticated.

 

[swsman]

Mine are in two different spots in garage.
Engine oil and gear oil ones go into a large oil drain pan.

Others I use for coolant/transmission fluid/other jobs go into a large coolant drain pan.

They all get wiped down after use, brake cleaner used as needed.

 

[Drunkonunleaded]

I wipe them out with a blue shop towel, and let them drip into one of these for a few months weeks days. Then I wipe them again with a Tub O Towel and they go into a storage bin with my 20 other funnels.

50240 Magnetic Funnel Holder

Translucent Funnel Holder Accommodates Various Style and Size Funnels and Stores the Funnel Without a Mess.

www.lislecorp.com

 

[toddmorr]

Hard to believe only two others here are using a system like this, in my opinion this is the only organized efficient way.
Storing them in bags and buckets? Seriously guys?
Only thing I would change here is each funnel would be covered with a rag to keep the dust and stuff out.

Yeah it's organized and efficient but seems way overkill for what is a really simple problem with a cheap solution....wipe it out and hang it somewhere, call it good.

But this is GJ where we dig this stuff it seems

 

[Metallitubby]

I solved 99% of my funnel storage and cleaning issues with these:

I have a pile of the Honda-branded versions that I use at race tracks for less stuff to haul around.

 

[sparky 1971]

I'm too lazy and usually too pissed off about a mess I just made to care about funnel storage. They get set on the oil drain pan for awhile the tossed on a shelf that is covered by two layers of rags. Once in awhile I'll take them to the parts washer and run solvent through them then a flash of brake cleaner, but they go back on the rag covered shelf.

 

[3cargarage]

I'm too lazy and usually too pissed off about a mess I just made to care about funnel storage. They get set on the oil drain pan for awhile the tossed on a shelf that is covered by two layers of rags. Once in awhile I'll take them to the parts washer and run solvent through them then a flash of brake cleaner, but they go back on the rag covered shelf.

Same!

 

[Poe34]

Funnel storage? I usually just carefully pour the fluid into whatever cavity I am aiming for, usually starting off with great success and then the GLUG, GLUG happens and it spills everywhere, lol. Saves me the worry of using a dirty funnel, and the effort of cleaning it up. My last oil change on my freshly sealed asphalt driveway has convinced me to change my ways. I have been doing the same with the new EPA gas cans that you need 3 hands and 5 curse words to use, I just take the spout off and dump, figuring success is only losing 1/4 gallon out of 5. But here I am, reading a funnel storage thread after my last messy oil change. I bought my Dad a Tera Pump because he's in his 80's, and it works great, I just ordered myself one and will toss my Harbor Freight pumps. When they do work, they are very slow. New year, new ways, hahaha. I really like the disposable funnel idea, and I use squeezable bags for gear oil.

 

[RonnieC]

I just stick it back on my head.

 

[4x4Pete]

I generally clean out the drain pan and store funnels and grease gun in there. The extra funnels get put in a small recycling bin beside the drain pan. The funnels usually get a quick wash with brake clean before use. I also stuff used blue paper towels in the drain pan waiting for the next really dirty spill cleanup.

 

[Poe34]

That's a great idea to store grease gun in the drain pan. Also a reminder to lube when changing the oil! Whatcha got there 4x4Pete? 8N?

 

[rrwwff]

For my car’s oil change, always clean and ready to go.