Battery powered fuel transfer pump?

[pgmrdan]

Had enough!

I heard about using a battery powered fuel pump to transfer diesel from a fuel container to the tractor fuel tank. Sign me up!

Any recommendations? Brands? Sources?

Thanks!

 

[JimDeL]

Amazon. I've had this one for a couple years. Works quite well." Amazon.com: DEWAY Automatic Fuel Transfer Pump with Nozzle for Quick Flow Control & Stop, 3X More Powerful D Battery Powered, Extra Long Hose Fits All Size Cans, Portable Liquid Pump Transfers at 2.4 Gal/Minute : Automotive

 

[Old Machinist]

Amazon. I've had this one for a couple years. Works quite well." Amazon.com: DEWAY Automatic Fuel Transfer Pump with Nozzle for Quick Flow Control & Stop, 3X More Powerful D Battery Powered, Extra Long Hose Fits All Size Cans, Portable Liquid Pump Transfers at 2.4 Gal/Minute : Automotive

I've had a half dozen of these in the cheaper version and they all start to leak. Has this one held up?

 

[JimDeL]

I've had a half dozen of these in the cheaper version and they all start to leak. Has this one held up?

For the past 2 (maybe 3) years. It's gone thru several batteries. Pumps about two GPM with a couple feet of lift.

 

[Old Machinist]

For the past 2 (maybe 3) years. It's gone thru several batteries. Pumps about two GPM with a couple feet of lift.

I think you got a good one!

I just sorted the reviews by most recent and 4 out of the first 8 complained of leaking so I guess I will stick with the $15 ones. They last a while but all seem to start leaking at seam where the hose outlet is.

 

[Kennyd4110]

I saw these at the recent Equip Expo I went too:

Consumer Fuel Cans 1 to 14 Gallon - Scepter

Gasoline to kerosene and diesel containers - Not your traditional fuel cans - Flame mitigation devices in our fuel containers keep you safe & get the job done

www.scepter.com

This is the best version of this style I've seen. Nothing like the crappy metal chinesium ones sold everywhere,

I personally use the Flo-Fast system with the hand pump, so no batteries or electric to deal with. It works great.

FLO-FAST ™ - Professional Compact 15 Gallon System

This Professional Compact 15 Gallon System was designed for a variety of fluid and fuel transfer applications.

flofast.com

 

[whatsupdoc]

I bought this one a few months ago, it empties a 5gal can in about
30 seconds.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T3STPD1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[John T]

Had enough!

I heard about using a battery powered fuel pump to transfer diesel from a fuel container to the tractor fuel tank. Sign me up!

Any recommendations? Brands? Sources?

Thanks!

I bought one from HF about 7 years ago.... has worked flawlessly.

I use it to draw off my garage heating oil tank... (off road diesel)
I just pull the tractor up / plug the pump into my battery tender pigtail off the tractor... and I'm in business.

best investment.
sure beats filling 5 gallon cans...

 

[RCW]

I don’t have the Amazon link, but this one has been good for a couple years.

Does almost 5 gpm as I recall. Just pumped out a 5 gallon can recently. Went pretty quick.

 

[85Hokie]

I've had a half dozen of these in the cheaper version and they all start to leak. Has this one held up?

My wife bought me a "more expensive one - $85", and it has lasted for about 6 years and still works well - I bought one from HF and it lasted ................ about a year!

 

[Old Machinist]

I bought one from HF about 7 years ago.... has worked flawlessly.

I use it to draw off my garage heating oil tank... (off road diesel)
I just pull the tractor up / plug the pump into my battery tender pigtail off the tractor... and I'm in business.

best investment.
sure beats filling 5 gallon cans...

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I have one like this I use on my storage tank. Works great! It started to leak once and was pretty easy to replace the seal in. Been in use about 8 years and maybe 4 since I resealed it. Probably about due again but I did put a nitrile seal in last time so it may last longer.

 

[xrocketengineer]

I think you got a good one!

I just sorted the reviews by most recent and 4 out of the first 8 complained of leaking so I guess I will stick with the $15 ones. They last a while but all seem to start leaking at seam where the hose outlet is.

I have been buying the cheap HF pumps and some times they leak right off the bat at the hose connection to the pump. Pulling the black ring and hose off and applying a little bit of JB weld before reinstalling the hose and ring, makes a leak free pump.