tinboatrobb
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Any recommendations for a fuel transfer pump? I want to go from a Jerry can you my 6 gallon fuel tank in my tin boat. Tired of lifting it at awkward angles. Thanks.
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Foxsea
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It may take some time to fill but I have used a common 12 volt electric fuel pump that I mounted on a stand. It worked well and was inexpensive. Rig the wiring to plug into your lighter socket or Scotty outlet with an inline on/off switch. For more volume, you could double-up on the pumps.
The one pictured may do the job out of the box for $80 on Amazon. Just add hoses. It says 10 gpm but even half that would be okay.
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wolf
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I use whats called the jigger hose works awesome and cheap, i cut mine down just put your jerry can on level and give it a few jiggles and it goes on its own once started use it for hunting too as lifting jerry cans and spilled gas every where is a mess.
Good luck Wolf
Good luck Wolf
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Corey_lax
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TERA PUMP TRFA01 4-AA Battery Powered Fuel Transfer Pump w/Flexible Intake hose and No-spill Auto-Stop Nozzle, attachable to gas cans and more https://a.co/d/1pFXdlD
I bought my old man one of these and it works great after a couple years. I bought one for myself but only used it a handful of times. They used to be $50
I bought my old man one of these and it works great after a couple years. I bought one for myself but only used it a handful of times. They used to be $50
Captain PartyMarty
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I hope you’re not transferring gas with this.
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Foxsea
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Buddy, it's a wide open, exceptionally well ventilated space with electric pumps designed for fuel. If you plug in first, before switching, there's no spark. If you worry, just don't do it. Simple. Oh, of course, no smoking, farting or lighting off flares. Haha
That looks great! Now $80 - guess it's inflation.
Foxsea
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The problem with these is a siphon cannot pump (up).
Sir Reel
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The shaker siphon works great. The one at Canadian Tire is a bit small. The one at KMS is larger and emptys a 5 gallon can in about 60 seconds.
I have 3 or 4 of these. Very handy
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I have 3 or 4 of these. Very handy
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Performance Tool 3/4" Shaker Siphon Hose
Fluid transfer made easy with this 6' siphon hose. Simply shake the hose up and down to start fluid transfer. Great for home, farm, fleet, auto, and marine applicationsMoves up to 7 gallons a minuteSafely transfer fuels, gasoline, diesel, water and more6'
tinboatrobb
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Looks like the shaker siphon is what I will go with. Thank you
Rain City
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I couldn't get those damn things to keep pumping. Not sure what I'm doing wrongThe shaker siphon works great. The one at Canadian Tire is a bit small. The one at KMS is larger and emptys a 5 gallon can in about 60 seconds.
I have 3 or 4 of these. Very handy
General PDP Template
Performance Tool 3/4" Shaker Siphon Hose
Fluid transfer made easy with this 6' siphon hose. Simply shake the hose up and down to start fluid transfer. Great for home, farm, fleet, auto, and marine applicationsMoves up to 7 gallons a minuteSafely transfer fuels, gasoline, diesel, water and more6'
Corey_lax
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You mean these two things that have never worked?? Hahhaa
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Rain City
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You want to buy two more??
Corey_lax
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I’ll grab them on my next dump run
wolf
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Just like your boat!!!! LOL LOL
sorry couldnt resist!!! really am sorry ....
Rain City
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Story of my life.
Foxsea
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It's sparking at the terminals, hooking up alligator clips, where the issue is. When rated for use with fuel, the motor is sealed and explosion-proof, regardless. Many automotive fuel pumps operate submerged in gasoline.
Captain PartyMarty
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Sorry man but your spreading really bad advice... Did you notice that they specifically do not list Gasoline as a media to be pumped. Diesel, Kerosene, light oils all listed but not Gasoline. Your advice is going to blow somebody up....
But I will shut up now.....
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