If I cut a regular sized straw to 5 inches would it dispense them even though the diameter is larger?
771916
I don't think they would dispense. I have this in my conference room, and it takes a couple spins to even get the coffee stirrer straws to come out.
935748
Yes. A standard straw fits fine. I tried a thicker, heavy-walled straw that came with another cup, but it didn't quite fit. The larger-diameter straws like you get from some fast-food restaurants might be a little big but, having thin walls, you could squeeze them in no problem.
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I don't know what a TERVIS straw is, but this brush will fit through a standard size straw. I tried it on a 'hospital bendy' type straw, ¼ inch diameter, with the accordion style at the bend, and it worked perfectly The diameter of the brush at the bristles is about ⅜ inch. The bristles flex just enough to allow it to go through the straw, and firm enough to clean inside. If you have a straw with a larger diameter than ⅜ inch, it may not be as effective. I used a postage stamp sized piece of cloth or a piece of cotton to bulk up the brush. (The cloth was better, no cotton to pick out of the bristles)This is a great set of brushes. I don't know what a TERVIS straw is, but this brush will fit through a standard size straw. I tried it on a 'hospital bendy' type straw, ¼ inch diameter, with the accordion style at the bend, and it worked perfectly The diameter of the brush at the bristles is about ⅜ inch. The bristles flex just enough to allow it to go through the straw, and firm enough to clean inside. If you have a straw with a larger diameter than ⅜ inch, it may not be as effective. I used a postage stamp sized piece of cloth or a piece of cotton to bulk up the brush. (The cloth was better, no cotton to... » Read More I don't know what a TERVIS straw is, but this brush will fit through a standard size straw. I tried it on a 'hospital bendy' type straw, ¼ inch diameter, with the accordion style at the bend, and it worked perfectly The diameter of the brush at the bristles is about ⅜ inch. The bristles flex just enough to allow it to go through the straw, and firm enough to clean inside. If you have a straw with a larger diameter than ⅜ inch, it may not be as effective. I used a postage stamp sized piece of cloth or a piece of cotton to bulk up the brush. (The cloth was better, no cotton to pick out of the bristles)This is a great set of brushes. « Show Less
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I am always amused when someone indicates that the straws are "too long" as though that were a problem. The top section is a bendable/accordion style flexibility. It is certainly easier to cut off whatever length you need to from the bottom, then it would be to try to add to the length of the straw. Really, would you expect a long straw to be short when you're looking for a long straw
1536150
The lip opening is more of a slit, so I would say a straw would not fit through the opening...Sorry
884035
Not sure, but it doesn't work well with a common drinking bottle straw; it's too narrow. Hope this helps.
1911559
I measured and they are not quite 1/4 inch in diameter. They look a little smaller than standard plastic straws, but not much. They may be actually the same size as the plastic, I just didn't have any to compare to as I threw all plastic away.
1905218
I measured it and the closest I can get is 1/4 inch. I have used them in many different cups and they work in all of them, including the double wall ones that come with the screw on top with the straw.
1197841
They aren't the kind you can cut through with scissors. They could probably be cut with some sort of saw, but you'd have to cut the "long" end rather than the short side with the ridge that keeps the straw from coming out of the cup. Then you'd have a slightly rough edge from the cut unless you could smoothe it out.
1930044
I haven't tried one of those straws but they should work as long as they are a tall straw.
2189587
I thought so when I got them, but now I realize a regular (1/4") straw will not fit...it has to be a really small diameter: a 3/16" works. I have a set of multi-colored striped 3/16" diameter straws, and they look very cute!
1792198
Yes, even though it is not a completely round opening, a straw will fit within it.
1272869
Agree with B. Berry. I have just bought standard straws and they have all fit without a problem. Love this product
1456260
Don't know whether this will help, but 5mm is about the circumference of a regular-sized drinking straw.
1960661
I believe so, if I'm converting mm to inches right. They come with a straw that is 8mm. Anything bigger than that wouldn't fit. I do have stainless steel straws & use them with these and it works nice. Hope that helps. We use these cups daily, hand wash after use, & really like them.
1951739
No. I had to cut a hole in my water container in order for the pump to fit, and the diameter of the hole was greater than 5 inches
149565
I don't think they would be able to come out of the dispenser. Regular pencils work because they are the same size as the standard straws