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MrWizard
Moderator
Aug 13, 2020

Battery powered portable fuel transfer pump



Portable Pump

I PURCHASED this last Saturday
And due to the excessive heat
And have been using it multiple times a day to fuel my pair of champion generators from gas cans
To keep the A/C going

I really like this thing and recommend it
Hard to beat for the $10 price

I have no idea about long term reliability
But in 5 days of use, I may have used it more than some people will, in a whole camping season
No more pouring gas, no more spilling gas,
Much easier and neater then holding and pouring heavy gas cans,
I am going to get some polyvinyl clear hose and extend the output hose 2 or 3 feet
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Aug 15, 2020
    RobWNY wrote:
    Bumpyroad wrote:
    theoldwizard1 wrote:
    RobWNY wrote:
    I used to have one of those when I had a kerosene heater years ago. If I remember correctly, it worked great for a while and then bit the dust. But you're right. At the $10 price point, it pays for itself in a few uses. I recently bought one of those shaker siphons. I've only used it once but I was able to fill my garden tractor very easily.

    I like mine but don't use it too often.

    The biggest problem with them is that the hose comes PRE-KINKED ! There are a few places that sell them without a hose (eBay) so you can buy what you want at your local hardware ware store.

    I bought two 5' sections and a nylon splice. If the one is not long enough then add the splice and another 5', no clamps necessary !

    Remember that with a siphon, the tank you are taking fuel FROM, needs to be higher the the tank you are sending the fuel TO ! When putting fuel in the car or boat, I place my 5 gallon fuel jug on a tall step stool or step ladder.


    are you talking about the same thing as the rest of us?
    hose??????
    bumpy

    I believe he's referring to the Shaker Siphon I mentioned getting. He is correct. The hose does come Pre-Kinked.


    but if you use one of those, you don't get the excitement of split second timing to get the siphon hose out of your mouth just before you get a mouth full of gasoline. :)
    bumpy
  • RobWNY's avatar
    RobWNY
    Explorer
    Aug 14, 2020
    Bumpyroad wrote:
    theoldwizard1 wrote:
    RobWNY wrote:
    I used to have one of those when I had a kerosene heater years ago. If I remember correctly, it worked great for a while and then bit the dust. But you're right. At the $10 price point, it pays for itself in a few uses. I recently bought one of those shaker siphons. I've only used it once but I was able to fill my garden tractor very easily.

    I like mine but don't use it too often.

    The biggest problem with them is that the hose comes PRE-KINKED ! There are a few places that sell them without a hose (eBay) so you can buy what you want at your local hardware ware store.

    I bought two 5' sections and a nylon splice. If the one is not long enough then add the splice and another 5', no clamps necessary !

    Remember that with a siphon, the tank you are taking fuel FROM, needs to be higher the the tank you are sending the fuel TO ! When putting fuel in the car or boat, I place my 5 gallon fuel jug on a tall step stool or step ladder.


    are you talking about the same thing as the rest of us?
    hose??????
    bumpy

    I believe he's referring to the Shaker Siphon I mentioned getting. He is correct. The hose does come Pre-Kinked.
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Aug 14, 2020
    theoldwizard1 wrote:
    RobWNY wrote:
    I used to have one of those when I had a kerosene heater years ago. If I remember correctly, it worked great for a while and then bit the dust. But you're right. At the $10 price point, it pays for itself in a few uses. I recently bought one of those shaker siphons. I've only used it once but I was able to fill my garden tractor very easily.

    I like mine but don't use it too often.

    The biggest problem with them is that the hose comes PRE-KINKED ! There are a few places that sell them without a hose (eBay) so you can buy what you want at your local hardware ware store.

    I bought two 5' sections and a nylon splice. If the one is not long enough then add the splice and another 5', no clamps necessary !

    Remember that with a siphon, the tank you are taking fuel FROM, needs to be higher the the tank you are sending the fuel TO ! When putting fuel in the car or boat, I place my 5 gallon fuel jug on a tall step stool or step ladder.


    are you talking about the same thing as the rest of us?
    hose??????
    bumpy
  • theoldwizard1's avatar
    theoldwizard1
    Explorer II
    Aug 14, 2020
    valhalla360 wrote:
    Have an almost identical syphon except it's a large squeeze bulb instead of a battery operated pump.

    Probably 15yr old. I prefer manual because if it's stuffed in a compartment for months, I don't have to worry about if the batteries are dead.

    Valid point !

    TRDP14 Siphon Manual Liquid Transfer
  • MEXICOWANDERER's avatar
    MEXICOWANDERER
    Explorer
    Aug 14, 2020
    Ok for distillates like kerosene but not for gasoline. Been there done that. Not so small fire at campsite. Needs to be made of NYLON not polypropylene
  • SpeakEasy's avatar
    SpeakEasy
    Explorer
    Aug 14, 2020
    Buyer beware.

    I threw mine out this year after wrestling with it for four or five years. When it worked, it was great. But about 75% of the time it didn't work. When it didn't work it was due to corrosion in the impeller shaft. Very difficult to lubricate. If I had a new one I would spray the impeller and shaft with spray silicone every couple of months. That might prevent the corrosion. Once the corrosion is in there it is a losing battle.

    -Speak
  • theoldwizard1's avatar
    theoldwizard1
    Explorer II
    Aug 14, 2020
    RobWNY wrote:
    I used to have one of those when I had a kerosene heater years ago. If I remember correctly, it worked great for a while and then bit the dust. But you're right. At the $10 price point, it pays for itself in a few uses. I recently bought one of those shaker siphons. I've only used it once but I was able to fill my garden tractor very easily.

    I like mine but don't use it too often.

    The biggest problem with them is that the hose comes PRE-KINKED ! There are a few places that sell them without a hose (eBay) so you can buy what you want at your local hardware ware store.

    I bought two 5' sections and a nylon splice. If the one is not long enough then add the splice and another 5', no clamps necessary !

    Remember that with a siphon, the tank you are taking fuel FROM, needs to be higher the the tank you are sending the fuel TO ! When putting fuel in the car or boat, I place my 5 gallon fuel jug on a tall step stool or step ladder.
  • jdc1's avatar
    jdc1
    Explorer II
    Aug 14, 2020
    So? No more sucking gas through a 3/8" hose? But.......
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Aug 14, 2020
    used one for years. great for filling up riding mower, transferring gas from large container to smaller one, etc. originally got them for kEROSUN HEATERS. daughter uses one for fish/turtle tank.paid closer to $17 however. great price 9.99
    also have squeeze bulb model which is a pain but a backup in case batteries die.
    bumpy
  • valhalla360's avatar
    valhalla360
    Navigator
    Aug 14, 2020
    Have an almost identical syphon except it's a large squeeze bulb instead of a battery operated pump.

    Probably 15yr old. I prefer manual because if it's stuffed in a compartment for months, I don't have to worry about if the batteries are dead.

    https://www.amazon.com/TRDP14-Siphon-Manual-Liquid-Transfer/dp/B00APU2YLI/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=fuel+siphon&qid=1597402400&sr=8-4-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyODBBQTAwUDJTQktCJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjQ0MDAyMU9JVU05WjlVQU9ETCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTk3MTAzMlBLVzgxU1lMTTQ4VyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

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