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Kitchen soap dispenser extension

juneroses Z9a Cntrl Fl

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

This is a thank you to Raven. Quite a while ago you mentioned a kit which could make refilling a built-in counter soap dispenser much easier and cleaner. I've had my built-in for a year and have been refilling it the conventional way. A couple of weeks ago I overshot the mark...AGAIN!...and had to clean up excess soap. It spurred me to action. I remembered your post, Raven, but not the specifics (couldn't find the original thread) but it wasn't hard to search and find such a device.

The extension kit has been in use for several weeks now with absolutely no problems, leaks, etc. What a well spent $25. Thank you for the recommendation. I've attached a link to the one I have in case someone else might want to consider it or something similar. - June

https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Kitchen-Dispenser-Containers-Dispenser/dp/B07C7W954C

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juneroses Z9a Cntrl Fl
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5 years ago

MiMi, I did try the clear tubing first. Without a check valve, however, the soap drains back into the bottle and the next time you want soap, you have to pump...pump...pump to draw the soap up through the entire tube again.

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MiMi
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Why spend 25.00 on that when you can go to Home Depot and buy a few feet of clear tubing, probably about 3 feet.... and attach it to the bottom of the pump, stick the opposite end into the largest bottle of Dawn available and not have to worry about filling anything for a long time?
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Elmer J Fudd
5 years ago
We have a soap dispenser at each sink and use them for hand soap. Easy to fill with a funnel, maybe once every two weeks or longer. It's not an issue for us.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
5 years ago
I loved mine. There are diy videos on you tube but you can't just use tube, there needs to be that check valve.

I had a different brand, it was the original, now there's several.

Glad it is making your life a little easier!
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
5 years ago
Never -Mt Soap Dispenser Kit - Never Fill the Little Bottle Again! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002FJ9LBS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.q1rCb6ZG2161

I had the never empty
rob333 (zone 7b)
5 years ago
Cleaning a funnel and refilling it every two weeks? That's well worth $25 to avoid. My time is far too important, wear and tear on my joints, and how much water does it take to clean a funnel every time? You'd have it paid for in no time. Thanks for the suggestion June and raven.
Elmer J Fudd
5 years ago
I don't clean it, per se. A quick swoosh of water to rinse and then into a plastic bag.
FlamingO in AR
5 years ago
I overfill the bottle about half the time, if I don’t bother to use the tube like an oil dipstick. If I get distracted, it’s a mess to wipe up spilled soap. I’m trying to be better at gauging volume.
lonestar123
5 years ago
I have had the never MT for years and it works fine. I put a gallon jug of soap and it lasts about 5 months before I have to get another gallon.
User
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
I have the never MT as well and love it! I learned about it years ago in the kitchen forum and I’m so glad the I decided to finally install it.

https://www.amazon.com/Never-Mt-Soap-Dispenser-Kit/dp/B002FJ9LBS

I didn’t see that Raven had posted a link as well, but here is the one I bought.
sheesh
5 years ago
I use a funnel as well. There is no need to wash it, just a quick rinse after the soap has drained into the dispenser. Couldn't be quicker or easier and very cheap. I'm glad you like your contraptions.
MiMi
5 years ago
Oh I see JuneRoses.... my has never drained back into the bottle and lost its prime and I don’t have a check valve If that kit works best for you that’ll be great
georgysmom2
5 years ago
I've had the never MT for 11 years (that's when I redid my kitchen) and love it. I buy the big jugs of dawn from Costco and attach it to that. It was very inexpensive....maybe $7.00?
kris_zone6
5 years ago
I use a straw, which allows the air to exit while the soap goes down around it. I refill it from a small bottle so I know how much goes in.

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