Adding fuel from 5 gal container

[RjCorazza]

I also switched to a diesel transfer pump with auto shut off nozzle about 10 years ago. Not cheap, but it has saved me immeasurable hassle.
For gas (small walk behind mower and backup generator) I fill 5 gallon Jerry cans and gravity fill a 55 gal drum. Pump out with a manual pump.

 

[scdeerslayer]

Thanks. Nice - I am getting older and it is getting harder to lift and hold and pour. I looked for those "nozzles" but only saw them on the No Fill containers that were for sale. I will try to find just the nozzles - I assume they fit the standard yellow five gallon diesel containers. Post if you know where I can find them.

UPDATE:
Now found just the nozzles - but info there says they only fit the No-Fill cans as they have an odd cap of some kind that does not fit standard yellow diesel containers. . . .so out of luck as I already have 4 of those containers. And after reading the reviews on Amazon it seems there are serious issues. Just sayin.

Amazon.com: No-Spill 6131 Gas Can Nozzle Assembly: Patio, Lawn & Garden

The opening that the No-Spill nozzles fit on is much larger than the opening on other fuel containers. It looks like that's the reason for the vast majority of the negative reviews, either it wasn't shown before, the buyers' reading comprehension is lacking, or the buyers just didn't understand that No-Spill is a brand name. I've learned to never put much faith into Amazon descriptions anyhow, I typically research items on the manufacturer's site or other retail sites and match product numbers on Amazon. There were some others negative reviews that seemed that the gasket was missing, that could be a legitimate issue if the gasket isn't included with the nozzle.

I've switched all of my fuel containers to this style. I've got 2 five gallons for diesel and 2 1.25 gallons for 2 strokes. Definitely easier than any other plastic containers made today, I even find them easier and less messy than the blitz cans. The biggest issue I've had was learning not to over fill the chainsaws because the gas comes out pretty fast. I do plan on adding vents to the diesel cans so they can pour out faster. Every diesel container I've ever had before I just unscrewed the nozzle and poured into a funnel.

 

[Planepilot]

I put a towel/rag on the hood, hoist my 5 gallon diesel jug up on the hood and siphon into my tractor using one of the shake siphon hoses like this one. ABN Siphon Hose 6' Shaker Siphon with Anti-Static Tubing

Amazon.com: ABN Siphon Hose 6' Shaker Siphon with Anti-Static Tubing: Automotive

It makes it easy with minimal mess.

 

[BufordBoone]

I used to do the 5-gal can thing. Both tractors have fill caps on top of the hood. Required a ladder and, usually, a foot on the front tire. One day I missed my step getting down and almost cracked my head on the bucket. The wife demanded we get a transfer tank (OK!).

I got a 100 gal tank, pump and filter setup at TSC. I hook a battery up when I need to fuel. During the install, I left the pickup tube off the bottom of the tank. I can't pump out the last 5 or so gallons. I figure that will allow any moisture to settle. About every other year, I'll siphon the remainder out and use it to start a brush pile.

Refilling the tank is easy. I use straps to set it in the back of my pickup, drive to truck stop, fill it up and use the straps to remove and replace it.

The Kubota has a handy feature where it will beep as you fill. Faster beeps mean it is getting full. Solid tone tells me to stop. I still have to stand on a cinder block to monitor the JD fill but it is simple.

I should have done this from the beginning.

 

[boggen]

google
siphon hand pump

as long as i can get the 5 gallon up on the hood. it pretty much empties the 5 gallons. and when dealing with push mowers, weed whackers / trimmers and 2 cycle engines. i can trickle the fuel out of the gas cans, within reason when the cans are full.
Amazon.com: TERAPUMP (TM) TRDP14 Siphon Manual Hand Liquid Transfer Pump: Automotive

a battery operated one do not much care for. to top heavy and ends up falling over
Amazon.com: Sierra Tools Battery-Operated Liquid Transfer Pump, Model# JB5684: Home Improvement

i spill to much trying to dump into a funnel let alone getting a spout into the hole.

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if do not have the muscle see about some pulleys and rope or something and hook above some place in the garage. to lift up gas can.

my mom, she ends up pouring 5 gallons to a 2 gallon can, then lifts the 2 gallon up.

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i need to find a smaller little "hand pump siphon" per first link above. to deal with 1 gallon to 2.5 gallon jugs of oil. to deal with topping off oil on tractors (hydraulic oil / transmission oil)

 

[PILOON]

Been there done that!

I found a neet small DC pump on EBay that set me back about $14.00 (from Shina)
Neatest, coolest device.
Fits into 2 inch opening, has 5/8 outlet and prewired c/w an inline switch and clamps for the battery.
I swear it pumps 4-5 gals in about 1.5 mins and a bonus is that it self drains as you pull it out of the container.
Takes a second or two B4 fuel starts to flow but then it is fast.
Instruction sheet says for fuel and water only , not gasoline.
If I can locate my purchase info I'll add to this discussion as I'm totally impressed.

 

[Dustind]

I once saw a clever idea. It was a gravity feed fuel can with wheels and a hose at the bottom. He would lift the 20 gallon (best guess) can with his loader and chain and let gravity do the rest, No lifting,, no mess..

 

[Looking4new]

I use a 'jiggle siphon' and put about 4 gallons in my 5 gallon cans and swing them up on top of my hood. They sit on an old kitchen towel to keep from scratching the hood.

 

[wsc9tt]

I bought a larger "Mr Funnel" from Amazon: Amazon.com: Mr. Funnel AF8CB Fuel Filter: Automotive

And then I remove the lid from the 5-gallon cans completely and just dump the gas in. The funnel is large enough that it can handle sloshing without the lid and works at a high speed. The funnel also removes water from fuel and any small particles. The only downside is that it always leaves like a 1/4 cup of gas behind in the funnel. I just pour that back in the gas can unless it looks like it contains water.

When I first got the filter I mixed a 1/2 gallon of diesel with 50% water and mixed it vigorously. Afterward, the filter recovered exactly the amount of water I had added to the gas.

Anyway, by removing the useless "safety" fillers from the cans I never need to deal with that sillyness.

 

[Uncle Lar]

Just my 2 cents here. I use the towel under the 5 gal can, a smaller Mr. Funnel, and the cheapo kerosene pump for kerosene heaters from Home Depot, about 3 bucks. Easy. In my 70s, and not doing things as easily as i used to .