Do you suffer from leaky hand pump syndrome? Click here.

[Angus]

If you buy car soap and other detailing chemicals in gallon sizes and use a hand pump dispenser like this one:

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/Double0Angus/GlassWorks/51nF1z0fHSL_SL1000__zps6ceb8296.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Double0Angus/media/GlassWorks/51nF1z0fHSL_SL1000__zps6ceb8296.jpg.html)

You’re probably familiar with how much of leaky nuance the pump can be while not in use. However, you may not be aware that a 3/8 screw protector acts as the perfect cap to stop unwanted drip, leaks, and otherwise unwelcome spillage:

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/Double0Angus/2FF7F7BB-2B48-4A38-9633-9FFEDB959918_zpsdyj0pe1h.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Double0Angus/media/2FF7F7BB-2B48-4A38-9633-9FFEDB959918_zpsdyj0pe1h.jpg.html)

Available at most hardware stores for less than $1, they often come in a 2-pack, as displayed in the following photo taken at my local Home Depot:

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/Double0Angus/AA0903E1-70AE-4B76-BB9E-08C254FCCDD7_zps5cv93ews.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Double0Angus/media/AA0903E1-70AE-4B76-BB9E-08C254FCCDD7_zps5cv93ews.jpg.html)

Nice and snug:

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/Double0Angus/22F3A742-DF52-4363-92B7-B349CE83F216_zpsd4js8552.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Double0Angus/media/22F3A742-DF52-4363-92B7-B349CE83F216_zpsd4js8552.jpg.html)

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/Double0Angus/67DE2F44-8505-47C0-8C5C-6E345F9BA0D4_zpsjhalpqiu.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Double0Angus/media/67DE2F44-8505-47C0-8C5C-6E345F9BA0D4_zpsjhalpqiu.jpg.html)

I can’t take any credit for discovering this quick fix, that honor goes to another… I don’t recall who - maybe it was you? Regardless, an official post on this simple hack is long overdue. No more leaky Honeydew :dblthumb2:

[Setec Astronomy]

When I saw the title of this thread I figured you were talking about another kind of apparatus :rolleyes:

That's a good idea...I actually think I bought some of those little caps at Home Depot the last time someone brought this up...I wonder what I did with them?

[swanicyouth]

I've been doing this for a while, but use vacuum caps.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/showthread.php?t=65216

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/17/1b7817d06edaa94bbbc882dfe240d8f9.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/17/ae9450914acb82f34817cedbaf3e6839.jpg

[Setec Astronomy]

Ok, while we're on the topic, I noticed that some pint and quart wash bottles don't have spout tops, and thought it might be easier to dispense them that way, so I bought a selection of spout tops which I will try when they defrost...

[Angus]

I've been doing this for a while, but use vacuum caps.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/17/ae9450914acb82f34817cedbaf3e6839.jpg

Nice! Those vacuum caps are perfect on the wider tipped hand pumps. After double checking prices, the screw protectors are cheaper @ $.36 per cap (2 pack for $.72) vs $.62 per vacuum cap (4 pack for $2.49). But the screw protectors only work on the round style tip.

[PA DETAILER]

:dblthumb2: Never would have thought of this. Thanks! Next time i am near there i will pick some up. I just was using a plastic drip pan. :dunno: under the gallon container.

[Angus]

:dblthumb2: Never would have thought of this. Thanks! Next time i am near there i will pick some up. I just was using a plastic drip pan. :dunno: under the gallon container.

Cheers!