Petrol transfer pump recommendations

[Bigplumbs]

Originally Posted by Rodscott1

Check out the terra pump on Amazon, very handy, works well for me so far.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/r.html?C=2...3920250_dpLink

I am sure that is a good pump but it is over designing something that a very simple jiggle syphon does very well

[Sprocker]

Originally Posted by Bigplumbs

Buying something brand new and then being worried about using it because it might get stained or slightly damaged is the best argument for not buying something new in my world...…………… Buy a Jiggle Syphon and put your can on the tube..... Face reality and accept that boats get dirty and damaged

Brand new, or used and new to me, really doesn't matter. I will only have one RIB, I am spending a goodly amount of money on my one RIB, I want to keep it looking as good as possible, for as long as possible.

Some stains and damage with boat ownership are inevitable, some can be avoided. I prefer to avoid those that can be avoided, wherever possible.

[Bigplumbs]

Originally Posted by Sprocker

Brand new, or used and new to me, really doesn't matter. I will only have one RIB, I am spending a goodly amount of money on my one RIB, I want to keep it looking as good as possible, for as long as possible.

Some stains and damage with boat ownership are inevitable, some can be avoided. I prefer to avoid those that can be avoided, wherever possible.

Then get some sort of fabric to put under the can to prevent the stains.

As others said you are overthinking a very simple situation

[36valley]

Strikes me that the guy asked a simple question to which some some people are over thinking the answer.

[Sprocker]

Originally Posted by Bigplumbs

Then get some sort of fabric to put under the can to prevent the stains.

As others said you are overthinking a very simple situation

I agree I may be overthinking things, but until the boat arrives next month I am land-bound so have plenty of time to think.

[Bigplumbs]

Originally Posted by Sprocker

I agree I may be overthinking things, but until the boat arrives next month I am land-bound so have plenty of time to think.

Fair enough

[Xk59D]

Originally Posted by Rodscott1

Check out the terra pump on Amazon, very handy, works well for me so far.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/r.html?C=2...3920250_dpLink

How long have you had this?

All pumps like this normally fail in same way, seals dry up and start to leak fairly quickly. I use something similar for fuelling up my big planes and they are good for 6 months and then in bin.....maybe this is my answer.

[jeffstevens763@g]

when i syphoned my fuel i hung my cans off the rail around the screen jiggle hose straight down under the seat no spills just had a cloth to wipe the hose end. same as you didnt want fuel on the tubes etc.

[Phil M]

might be a daft question but can you not pour the fuel from the can using a spout? I have a 20l steel jerry can with a detachable steel spout. My filler is under the front seat and not that accessible with the can so I've stuffed some 19mm tube on the end of the spout and can now easily pour the contents across in a few seconds. No need to rest it on tubes or seats. It worked just as well with my old boats console mounted filler.

Phil M

[Sprocker]

Originally Posted by Phil M

might be a daft question but can you not pour the fuel from the can using a spout?

Good point Phil, unfortunately filling from a spout is not allowed within the confines of the marina, must be some kind of pump or syphon device.

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Xk59D

How long have you had this?

All pumps like this normally fail in same way, seals dry up and start to leak fairly quickly. I use something similar for fuelling up my big planes and they are good for 6 months and then in bin.....maybe this is my answer.

Six months ...and in a non Salty environment... says it all Mate...the jiggle siphon pipe (3/4") is the way to go....had mine 10yres and its kept on the Boat...
Emptys a 25litre can in no time
I've also used it on a friends boat to empty IT ...after his bilge pump failed on a mooring overnight in a thunderstorm.

[Sutty]

Potter to outside the Marina with your cans and spout and hey presto

[Sprocker]

Originally Posted by Sutty

Potter to outside the Marina with your cans and spout and hey presto

I watched someone do that this summer in a Bayliner.....more petrol went in the sea than in the tank!

[Bigplumbs]

No need for all this messing about as so many have said a Jiggle syphon is the way to go. I have used one for years and hardy ever spilt a drop

[TimB]

https://www.donedeal.ie/boats-for-sa...etrol/17806835

saw these, might solve your problem

[Bigplumbs]

Originally Posted by TimB

https://www.donedeal.ie/boats-for-sa...etrol/17806835

saw these, might solve your problem

Talk about over engineering...….. Priceless

[TimB]

Originally Posted by Bigplumbs

Talk about over engineering...….. Priceless

sorry, only trying to offer an alternative solution

[Sprocker]

Originally Posted by TimB

sorry, only trying to offer an alternative solution

ALL offers of solutions are much appreciated thank you TimB. I actually quite like that, I could make a few quid by servicing the rest of the marina......

[Orwell boy]

Originally Posted by Sprocker

ALL offers of solutions are much appreciated thank you TimB. I actually quite like that, I could make a few quid by servicing the rest of the marina......

Ha ha ,thats exactly what i thought the advert was for, a business start up franchise ,great idea i reckon ,be worth nipping out in the channel with one of those to refuel the visitors

[HDAV]

Will they not allow VP jugs with the long hoses?

Depends where tank filler is located but type with auto shut off are sometimes allowed.

VP Racing Fuel Jugs | MD Racing Products