Transfer pump filter?

[countrybumpkin]

I'm going to install a filter on my electric transfer pump for my tractor fuel and was wondering what one would be better. I'm looking at either a metal spin on filer or one of the clear plastic bowls with the replaceable element.

 

[bota7800]

Is that Lexan filter for a gravity feed system? Some are, I understand. What psi will your system have? I saw a reference that the cartridge ones are for 50 psi.

 

[HCJ]

I have the top cleaar one and it works great. I use it on a rotary hand pump. I like being able to see the fuel move through the filter and visually see debris or junk in the line. But either would work fine.

 

[LarryD]

I have a WIX 24389 on my tank. Some specs say it's for gravity feed systems but the linked page list several applications with powered pumps. Bottom line is it has a 200psi burst rating and since my pump shuts off at 20psi, there is a pretty good safety margin.

I thought the bowl with bottom drain would be good to see any water in the filter but so far there hasn't been any. Could be my pick-up tube is a 1/2" off the bottom of the tank.

 

[VALENT]

Pretty much, the major difference is the price. The replaceable filter elements are a few bucks less each time you replace them(probably around $5 instead of $10) Of course, the spin on filter is a little easier to change.

 

[countrybumpkin]

Thanks guys, the pump is a Tuthill 1200C 12volt.

 

[Ken45101]

I went through the same debate and ended up with a spin on cartridge. You can get them for just filtration or you can get them that filter both particulate as well as water. I ordered mine through McMaster Carr, a large industrial supply outfit with a tremendous range of items They are fast with delivery, things usually arrive here the next day even with standard shipping.

Ken

 

[LBrown59]

This is my spin on that filters water and particulates

I went through the same debate and ended up with a spin on cartridge. You can get them for just filtration or you can get them that filter both particulate as well as water. I ordered mine through McMaster Carr, a large industrial supply outfit with a tremendous range of items They are fast with delivery, things usually arrive here the next day even with standard shipping.Ken

.The OP wants the one that filters both particulate as well as water

 

[Charlesaf3]

I put the standard NAPA spin on, figured it would be easiest to replace

 

[LBrown59]

I'm going to install a filter on my electric transfer pump for my tractor fuel and was wondering what one would be better. I'm looking at either a metal spin on filer or one of the clear plastic bowls with the replaceable element.

This one does not filter or separate water.
The water separator ones have blue lettering.