LBrown59
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- 2003 Kubota BX1500/2004 Kubota Bx23/2005 Kubota BX1500
LBrown59's setup plumbing a couple of 55gal plastic drums together is appealing to me.
1*I've been thinking of getting 3 of the 55gal plastic drums, use one for transporting diesel fuel home in the truck, and have the other two plumbed together for storage.
2*I would like to use a 12V pump to unload the fuel from the transport drum into which ever one is empty, and be able to select which storage drum to fill the tractor from.
3*Any reason this won't work?
4*Perhaps someone could make a quick drawing to show what valves and fittings I would need.
Some questions about the parts needed:
11*. Are all of the used Plastic drums the same? If not, what should I look for in terms of construction, prior usage and threaded holes for fittings? (diameter and thread size).
12*. Where is the best place to get a pump? I see this one at Northern Tools but perhaps there is a good one cheaper somewhere else.
13*. I see people mentioning a Golden Rod Filter, is this a good one? If not what should I use?
14*. Where should I get the rest of the fittings and hose? I'm assuming you would use pipe dope and not teflon tape to seal the threads up.
1*That's how mine is set up.
2*My set up does that.
3*None at all!
Been using mine since 2008 without a hitch spill leak or failure of any kind.
4*Take a close look at these pictures.
You will need this fitting to replace the 2" bung cap/plug.
I got the short pipe and the fitting at a plumbing shop and they welded the 2 pieces as shown in the last 3photos.
I discovered nobody makes swuch a fitting so I had to design my own and have it welded up .
The cap /plug is a standard pipe thread.
The other 2 inch course thread plug /cap is for a 3/4 inch vent fitting .
Don't throw it away cause you will need it..
If you need to know more send a PM to me.
11*Make sure drums are stamped the same as the 5 gallon cans at wall mart etc.
12*That's a good price .I'd get it now while it's on sale. It's a good pump . I've had mine for 4 yrs.
13*It's fine and what I have just make sure you get the one that filters water and particals both.
14*I used auto fuel line hose from an auro parts store.
Don't use any galvinised pie or fittings.
I used teflon tape with no ill effects.
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