/technologies/open-source-hardware/b/blog/posts/bottoms-up-dispenser-can-fill-56-pints-of-beer-in-one-minute-magneticallyA magnet-powered method of pouring beer from the bottom up that works nine times faster than traditional methods, further proof that great ideas can be fueled by alcohol. The cup features a small hole at the bottom, covered up by a circular mag...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/technologies/open-source-hardware/b/blog/posts/bottoms-up-dispenser-can-fill-56-pints-of-beer-in-one-minute-magneticallySun, 30 Jan 2011 19:40:15 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:2762a262-a3c4-435b-8d74-9536e26af63aFormer Member0<p>One suggestion, rather than using the weight of the liquid to push the magnet down, use a metal disk inside, as a valve held by the magnet. when placed on the filler base, the magnet holds the cup in place, and a small tube pushes the disk up, for filling. the base retracts, the disk clamps to the magnet, creating a seal..&nbsp; Otherwise, just a magnet alone, once you reach the bottom of the glass (perish the thought!) the magnet could fall away, creating a spill.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Oh, one other suggestion.. Advise customers, Don&#39;t use their charge plates (credit cards) as coasters! we are talking magnets here! <span>[View:/resized-image/__size/16x16/__key/commentfiles/f7d226abd59f475c9d224a79e3f0ec07-2762a262-a3c4-435b-8d74-9536e26af63a/contentimage_5F00_4722.png:16:16]</span></p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=12329&AppID=18&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">