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Gas Gripper Rests Your Forearm Muscles At the Pump

It’s rare to find a pump that doesn’t have a latch to lock into the “on” position, but if you find one, the Gas Gripper will keep you from overexerting your forearms while filling up.


Although we spend most of our day atrophying our already pathetic muscles, we can still manage to keep that lever in place while filling up. But seniors and people with disabilities may find this simple gadget incredibly useful, and $US4.98 (for two) is a cheap price to pay for convenience.

It’s static resistant and the site says it won’t interfere with the automatic safety shutoff when your tank is full. Which means no gas hose fights. Darn. [Taylor Gifts via Nerd Approved]

Comments (AU Comments | US Comments)

  • Michael Randall

    also very illegal in many countries – if the hose does happen to come out of the tank while someone happens walk away for a minute, there’s no shutoff…someone bring the snags and marshmallows…..

  • Galen

    Or… just use your fuel cap you already have by sticking it sideways into the fuel pump handle. Simple! Although this, as the previous poster points out, is irresponsible as it could result with fuel shooting everywhere should the pump handle fall out.

  • dr. strangelove

    i’ve yet to see a gas pump without a built-in lock.

  • dr. strangelove

    “seniors and people with disabilities”

    ah, those who are too “infirm” to grip a gas pump handle, are firm enough to drive in the first place?

    i’m thinking even Stephen Hawking is firm enough to hold a gas pump handle…

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