Pumping Diesel from Jerry Cans

Have you thought of a Tanami pump?
Uses air from your compressor which can be located away from the jerry cans to force fuel out of the can into the hose and to the vehicle, no moving parts, no electricity near fuel.
Have a look here.
http://www.tanamipump.com.au/

I have no affiliation with these guys or the product, just a bloody good idea (why didnt I think of it) and intrinsicly safe from an electrical point of view.

PandJ,

If the pump is for transferring fuel and it is a marine pump it should be OK. Most applications for marine use would be pumping diesel.

I have also found that to transfer fuel via a pump will take a dogs age. It would be quicker to pour the fuel from the jerry straight into the tank of the vehicle.

Wayne

G/Day, Ask at any Rural hardware outlet, there is a whole aray of different fuel pumps , McNaught,etc, Would go for the electric ones !, less mess &take up less storage room, what ever you buy make sure its designed for whatever fuel your using or it won't last...good luck.


Cheers Axle.

The tanami pump takes less than 2 mins to pump 20 litres. I use the compressor hose (or other short hose with valve fittings) connected to the spare tyre on the camper. Don't have to lift or even move the jerry cans. Simple, no mess.
regards,

I've been doing this task off and on for years with diesel - on my camper trailers - bloke at work gave me a 12V fuel pump out of a Magna I think (petrol) - one that resides inside the car's fuel tank. I simply put some straight flexible tubing on the intake that drops into the jerry - the outlet has a few metres of hose to take the fuel to the vehicle tank. It's powered from any available 12V cigarette outlet. To avoid the usual diesel drips / mess, I drain the hoses well, wrap it all in a cloth and store it in a plastic bag. Has mainly been used to allow for a smug cruise past some of those outrageously exploitative fuel retailing extortionists on remote highways around Oz.

I use a 3/4" super syphon (jiggler).

I jacknife the trailer so that when I can sit the jerry on top of the camper and simply syphon the fuel into the car.

The 3/4" is the biggest that will fit in the mouth of a jerry and it takes less than 1 minute to syphon the full jerry.

Duncs

Oi!

Come around and I will show you how a Home Made Tanami Pump works :-)

Chs

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Found these have good broad application. I have mine set up with a relay and momentary switch so over flows can be avoided. Good for diff and gearbox oils also.

cheers

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Hi PandaJ,

Have no idea as to how long it takes to trans fuel it is not the fastest method but it suit me, i have a 60l tank inside the defender and to emptyit takes about 20 to 30 mins approx I think never really timed how long it takes
As one is never in a hurry when i'm on hols it does'nt matter how long it takes me. Usually long enough to drink a coffee.

Hope U find some thing to suit U

Cheers
Ann

Tanami pump is the way to go

P&J

saw these in the 12 Volt shop today.




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Cheers

Richard

Hi
Using Marine pump for pumping diesel won't be good for long term. As the diesel will make pump's o-ring and plastic housing fragile.
I suggest you get a proper 12V fuel transfer pump. Have a look this link as they have few 12V fuel pumps that would suit you.
12V fuel transfer pump