siphon pump (simple)??

Anonymous-0 · Jul 16, 2012

Well, on a positive note, you'll never have to worry about me stealing fuel out of someone's vehicle or tank..... :roll:

And, holding a 5 gallon fuel can up to fill the tractor ain't as easy as it used to be... Saw a couple hand pumps (squeeze ball type?) in amazon for <15 bucks that look like you can just stick them in the can and squeeze the ball til the fuel is transfered. Anyone have anything like that that you can vouch for? Just looking for something simple without having to drag out a drill operated pump.
Tried the thing that usually works of Just filling the hose and letting gravity take care of it, but guess I need to have the can higher..
Not a show stopper, just would make things a little easier. Loader frame is positioned to make pouring a PITA even with a funnel.

showcrop · Jul 16, 2012

I have been siphoning for years, to refill when at my more distant fields. I use the cheap ones from the hardware store that they sell for transferring kerosene. They cost about $3.00 and last about ten years.

Two Dogs · Jul 16, 2012

I have one of those cheap squeezy thingys and it sure beats mouth siphoning. Gas never has tasted real good anyway. Mine is several years old and has transferred many gallons of gas. TDF

Anonymous-0 · Jul 16, 2012

OK. Thanks guys...

I'll get something then.

NEBeef · Jul 16, 2012

Is the "squeezy" thing just to start the siphoning process, or can you actually pump the whole can dry with it?

Wheat Farmer · Jul 16, 2012

I too have one of those Kerosen siphon pumps. I taped a welding rod to the hose so I didn't have to worry about it falling out of the can. End of out let hose has to be lower than fuel line.Mine must be about twenty years old. I once had a small hose that I put a valve NEAR the end. Pushed hose in tank to fill, close valve, pull hose out some below fuel level and opened valve. Did have to worry about holding end of hose shut.

Todd Hovick · Jul 16, 2012

I have a battery operated one, it takes (2) D batteries and will transfer 5 gallons of fuel uphill in less than a minute. I purchased this one at Wal-Mart in the Kerosene heater section. It was less than $20.00. So far probably close to 300 gallons on the original batteries.

Anonymous-0 · Jul 16, 2012

(quoted from post at 06:55:14 07/16/12) I have a battery operated one, it takes (2) D batteries and will transfer 5 gallons of fuel uphill in less than a minute. I purchased this one at Wal-Mart in the Kerosene heater section. It was less than $20.00. So far probably close to 300 gallons on the original batteries.

saw those also... would you buy another one??

Anonymous-0 · Jul 16, 2012

(quoted from post at 04:20:12 07/16/12) Well, on a positive note, you'll never have to worry about me stealing fuel out of someone's vehicle or tank..... :roll:

And, holding a 5 gallon fuel can up to fill the tractor ain't as easy as it used to be... Saw a couple hand pumps (squeeze ball type?) in amazon for <15 bucks that look like you can just stick them in the can and squeeze the ball til the fuel is transfered. Anyone have anything like that that you can vouch for? Just looking for something simple without having to drag out a drill operated pump.
Tried the thing that usually works of Just filling the hose and letting gravity take care of it, but guess I need to have the can higher..
Not a show stopper, just would make things a little easier. Loader frame is positioned to make pouring a PITA even with a funnel.

Hey Dave...I got a battery operated tractor and now i never have to buy fuel again...You should get one.. 8) 8) 8)

Two Dogs · Jul 16, 2012

Mine is to start the siphoning. But you can also pump it uphill by squeezing the bulb. A slow process. TDF

Todd Hovick · Jul 16, 2012

Yes, the first one I had was removing rusted gas from my tractor and I learned my lesson.

UncleTom · Jul 16, 2012

I have a hose with a little copper check valve on the end of it. You stick it in the tank and shake it in and out 3 times and the fuel is running. It works slick. You will be amazed at how good it works. But you cant get fuel for the lawn mower out of your truck as it wont go down the filler.
fuel here

samn40 · Jul 16, 2012

Dave, fit a valve near the bottom of the can and a long hose, set the
can of fuel on the loader and lift then open the valve....no
syphoning needed, gravity will do the work for you. We used to haul
grass for silage with tipping trailers,we had one with a bowser on
the front. To fill the chopper we simply tipped the trailer and let the
diesel flow.
Sam

Anonymous-0 · Jul 16, 2012

I got one of these, at auction, for $150. Works great, 12 strokes
per gallon, clockwise into the tank, counterclockwise, out. I put it in
my loader bucket, pull diesel out of the truck, and fill the various
diesel tractors.
gas caddy

Anonymous-0 · Jul 16, 2012

But if you decant half. into another can, it would be 50% lighter.

old_bc · Jul 16, 2012

I bought a outboard fuel hose with a bulb. It work fine for siphoning.

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