Jerry can fuel pump

glennm

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Hi
I’m getting tired of holding heavy fuel cans and trying not to spill fuel or develope a hernia. Has anyone tried one of the battery operated pumps and are they worth it? Also, would you be able to switch it from gas can to diesel?
 

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I use one of these. They're great!

https://www.amazon.com/TERAPUMP-Pow...s=battery+kerosene+pump&qid=1596477044&sr=8-5

This is the auto-shutoff version. Well worth the extra cost. Never a spill and you don't need to watch it closely.

Rated 2+ gallons per minute. It seems faster than that if the source is higher than the destination. I've pumped UTF (tractor transmission oil) uphill from a drain pan to a jug. Moving that thick fluid uphill was right at the limit of its ability. I think these are widely used in Asia for indoor refueling of Kerosene room heaters, while avoiding spills.

As for switching gas to diesel, sure. After using mine I hang it up to drain before storing it. Only a coupe of drops fall out.


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Doc

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yes they work. I bought two 'turbo pumps' for 19.99 from a facebook ad. Pleasantly surprised. work great. Since I got two I use one for gas and one for diesel. I also heard Harbor Freight sells a similar product for 9.99. All that I have used have the auto shut off. Very handy for sure.

The one major problem I have with them is the pump end does not fit all of my gas cans. The new cans inparticular. I can force it in but when taking it out a part of the pump stays in the can and the pump will not work without it. So I have had to dig it out a few times and now I transfer all gas to be pumped to one of the two cans that 'fit' the nozzle. Looking for a way to enlarge the nozzle but have not had time to experiment.
 

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The one major problem I have with them is the pump end does not fit all of my gas cans. The new cans in particular.
Yes, I should have mentioned that. It fits into plastic Blitz fuel jugs but Blitz went out of business a while back.

I got rid of a similar Rubbermaid 5 gallon jug that it wouldn't go into.

I think the dimensions are in the Amazon listing. Compare that diameter to your jugs. Possibly the cheap HF one is more slender.
 

glennm

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Unfortunately the one you listed is not available in Canada. I will search around and see what I can find, looks like a good solution
 
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