Re:How does a gas pump know to shut itself off? (1981)
by autarch on Saturday October 10, 2020 @07:23PM
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> - people drive off with the nozzle still in their car surprisingly often. There is a magnetic breakaway so the hose will disconnect and not pull the dispenser over.
I've done this at least once that I can remember, and maybe twice or more. Yep, the handle just popped right off. Embarrassing but fortunately not dangerous.
I've done this at least once that I can remember, and maybe twice or more. Yep, the handle just popped right off. Embarrassing but fortunately not dangerous.