Building a fueling station.

[William1]

I got a decent 30 gallon drum, a good method for getting it out of my truck once filled. So now....

I need to create a good delivery system. A 12VDC pump and good filter. Links to a quality setup? I'll figure out the plumbing and electrical fine. A switch on the motor would be nice. Fine, high quality filter and water removal. I want the diesel going into to be as clean as possible, Then a good hose and nozzle assy.

I'm not so interested in 'what you did' but what company makes the good parts for me to do my thing.

 

[JasonW]

Any well known transfer pump brand will be good. GPI, fill rite and others.

 

[Bisleybob]

Harbor freight pump and dolly, filter and housing from tractor supply, old battery from tractor, and a clean drum from washer fluid. Couple months in, probably 200 gallons through it (also feeding a sun fire heater) works well.

 

[Gaspasser]

Fill-rite nozzle, Goldenrod filters (particulate and water trap), GPI 12v pump. Initially tried it with auto nozzle (despite pump manual saying this was not recommended). It worked 2 or 3 times then quit. Switched to manual fill-rite nozzle as recommended and has worked flawlessly since. Note pic showing hookup to car battery. Will work on PV, charge controller, and battery setup this spring. Setup is on pallet so it can be moved.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Fill-rite pump, suction tube, hose, nozzle (replace with auto stop), filter housing, battery from lawnmower and done.

Cheaper generic copy.

12 Volt 20 GPM Fuel Transfer Pump Diesel Gas Gasoline Kerosene High Quality Red | eBay

For Transfer of Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, Kerosene, Mineral Spirits, Heptane, Hexane, E15, Biodiesel, and Similar Fuels or Oils. Red Fuel Transfer Pump w/Nozzle Kit for Car Truck Tractor Diesel 20GPM 12V.

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[jyoutz]

Fill-rite nozzle, Goldenrod filters (particulate and water trap), GPI 12v pump. Initially tried it with auto nozzle (despite pump manual saying this was not recommended). It worked 2 or 3 times then quit. Switched to manual fill-rite nozzle as recommended and has worked flawlessly since. Note pic showing hookup to car battery. Will work on PV, charge controller, and battery setup this spring. Setup is on pallet so it can be moved.

I’m building a very similar setup with a steel pallet and a 53 gallon tank. But I’m using a fill rite rotary hand pump with the goldenrod filter.

 

[William1]

Fill-rite pump, suction tube, hose, nozzle (replace with auto stop), filter housing, battery from lawnmower and done.

Cheaper generic copy.

12 Volt 20 GPM Fuel Transfer Pump Diesel Gas Gasoline Kerosene High Quality Red | eBay

For Transfer of Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, Kerosene, Mineral Spirits, Heptane, Hexane, E15, Biodiesel, and Similar Fuels or Oils. Red Fuel Transfer Pump w/Nozzle Kit for Car Truck Tractor Diesel 20GPM 12V.

www.ebay.com

Do you think that pump will last?
I've seen pricing a of a full fill rite kit being at $700 (ouch) and I'm aiming to be under $300

That pump and what filter setup. I want to catch the finest of particles and all water Double filter is fine.

All my machines have a 20 amp SAE port where I'll be powering the pump.

Slow fill is fine 10 GPM or less should be terrific. I suspect with a fuel can I pour at about 2 gpm.

I guess my definition is great quality, least price, then do it once, do it right.

 

[William1]

One other 'Generic question'. Are the filter manifolds the same, meaning you can spin on any brand filter?

 

[William1]

It seems this Fill-Rite is the correct choice - Fill-Rite FR1210H @ $570

I'd prefer less GPM I think (what to gas stations pump at???)

I'll have to do a little plumbing to connect to my fuel cart