I hate that you have to fill this from the bottom. Has anyone drilled a hole in the top and used a funnel to fill it?
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Do not buy if you fill halfway up and turn right side of the bottom cannot support the water it falls apart, a waste of money. Wish I never bought it!
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We use a blue bucket to fill it with the pour lip on it. We put the fill plug in take the top off and fill it.
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Bottom fill is preferred for this type of waterer. It (top fill) might work if you have tight pressure (fill the entire hole with the hose or faucet) while you fill the bottle. These work on atmospheric pressure. if you have a hole in the top the water just runs out the bottom over the tray. That also happens if it isn't level. To fill it from the top you have to fill it and cork it fast to maintain that pressure or the water will just flow out over the rim of the tray till it is empty.
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You could drill a hole (any size) but you will have to have an insert to glue into the hole with a threaded plug inside and gasket to seal it up after each filling. If you leave the hole open or the plug leaks air, the water will all drain out. I'd look to a gas filler insert used on boat gas tanks as a potential. Google Boat Supplies or Mueller (they make gas tanks for boats). There may be other inserts you can find. Just has to seal TIGHT.
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Agree, filling from the bottom is a pain. I just tried drilling a hole in the top and the water just runs out. Based on other responses it looks like I ruined it.
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I did not receive one but have been able to fill mine without one. Any funnel should work if you want to use one.
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This does fill from bottom. It is easy for me. Going on 80 yrs. Plastic tank on end lifts out. Large opening. About 6 ". Lid. If you can carry gallon of milk, you should be ok. I love it & I run on low, very very quiet. D
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There are no holes/openings in the bottom. I had to drill holes in it for drainage.
921781
It's really easy ! I use a funnel and also I poke a small hole using a bottle opener so some air can circulate while pouring. Good luck !
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As far as I know you can only fill it up with the electric pump. I don't remember seeing any manual way of filling it.
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No. I have to use a funnel to fill it. I have a funnel set (sorry, do not remember where I purchased it. Maybe Ikea.) , and I have to use the smallest funnel in the set to fill it. But this is the best feeder and keeps the bees away. I love it. Actually getting ready to purchase another as the other feeders attract too many bees/wasps.
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You can fill it from the top. I threw mine in the garbage it leaked so badly. I would advise against buying this unless you want more soap on the top of your counter than on your hands.
372136
Nope, no filling funnel, just the flask and the (attached) shot glass/container.
288122
I am sorry, I left the funnels at camp and will not have access to them for another month. I use mine to refill my cooking oil into a squirt bottle. I need to use the smallest funnel to fit inside the top so the oil doesn't run out. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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I have done both ways. Filling through the hole avoids splashing, especially when filling a not quite empty unit.
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It was pretty simple to fill. I just poured the peppercorns in, didn't spill too many. I imagine a small funnel would work if the size was big enough to accommodate the peppercorns.
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The fill hole is on the outer rim of the base. Looking at this base, you can't see it because it's opposite from the handle. If you fill the base with either water, or sand, plug the fill hole before you pick up the base, because if you don't the contents will empty! Hope this helps answer your question.
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Yes, it fills from the top. The top also lights up when in use. I had one and it only worked for a month.
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Yes, you have to remove it to fill it. You have pull it out, as the opening is on the bottom.
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No they didn't, but the funnel's are easy to make yourself or you can just pour slowly. None of my guys I gave them too said they had any trouble with that issue.
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I usually fill mine upside down. I place a small funnel in the bottom and press the lever to open the hole. Pour honey in to fill.