Fuel Transfer Pump

[AllDodge]

Looking for opinions on 12V fuel transfer pump. Have looked thru reviews on line and who knows for accuracy. Fill-rite always shows up but they are also the most expensive. The extreme Power US gives me a hint that its made overseas like HF and just a name. Not against if its overseas, just want to know will it last. The third model been looking at is Fuel works

 

[Locoweed]

I have been satisified with my GPI. GPI – Fueling Greatness

 

[RjCorazza]

My 20+ year old Fill Rite pump has been flawless, and is mounted in my second truck. Money well spent.
I use a GPI hand pump on my gasoline tank, and although it gets less use, it works well. Early on I used a HF hand pump that lasted less than a year.

 

[AllDodge]

Thanks, I have a hand pump just getting real tired of pumping.
Will look into gpi

Kind of look at fill-rite like JD, good stuff but paying more for the name or green paint

 

[Peter 315]

I have 2 Fill-rite pumps one 12 volt about 20 plus years old rebuilt once and one 110 ac 32 years old.......

 

[TractorGuy]

I have a cheap $65 pump/nozzle I bought off eBay I've been pretty happy with. Been using it for about 3 years.

EDIT: If I ever try to recommend a cheap china product again somebody please stop me. Went to fill my tractor this morning and had to replace hose o-rings again. After I got all the hoses to stop leaking the pump started leaking out the motor end.

Am I going to spring for a $300 transfer pump. NOT LIKELY! I'm off to ebay for a cheap replacement. You can get the same pump less hoses for about $35.

I recently bought one of those $10 D cell operated Harbor Freight pumps for pumping gas from 5 gallon cans into the lawn equipment. That is a great little back saver. It WILL siphon so if you get one make sure you use it below the tank level or it won't stop after you get it primed.

 

[AllDodge]

Been looking at a lot of them and comparing specs, and it does look like might go with fill rite, if for any other reason the quality is known.

My auto shut off is my arm right now it gets kind of sore

The $10 DC pump sounds like I'll look into that because of the same back issue, thanks

 

[Maxify55]

I went with:

https://www.amazon.com/Fuelworks-Transfer-Portable-Electric-Alligator/dp/B07CTXQZTT/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=FUELWORKS+Electric+Diesel+Fuel+Transfer+Pump+Kit%2C+12+Volts+%26+10+GPM%3B+NOT+For+Gasoline&qid=1588977410&sr=8-6

That's just the pump, however.
The handle, hose and all the connectors are a separate purchase.

 

[AllDodge]

That would be good for small amounts.

 

[Hay Dude]

I have 2 GPI 15GPM 12V DC pumps on 2 of my trucks. Never a problem. They are mounted in Dee Zee aluminum transfer tanks. I got them at Tractor Supply.
Putting a 106 gallon Dee Zee and a GPI 20GPM with a 1” hose for my new RAM 5500.

 

[Texasmark]

I have 3 55 gallon steel drums in an old Chevy bed made into a trailer. I bought the cheapest 12v electric pump TSC sold. I hook the trailer to the truck and go to town and fill. Bring it home and park it under a carport type thing I built. Drive the tractor up along side, and fill her up. Been doing it for over 20 years, same pump, same tanks, same trailer. Effortless, reliable, process and low cost.

 

[3Ts]

I have a transfer tank similar to HayDude's (post #10). What I found is do NOT use an aluminum pump and I'd question an aluminum tank as well. Actually, the problem is aluminum threaded fittings since the threads eventually deform and start leaking. I've used thread sealant and lock nuts to keep it from moving, but ended up replacing the pump with a cast iron one. I currently have a steel tank and a cast iron pump.

I used to have an aluminum tank for gasoline which worked well because I did not use a transfer pump on it. I had a welded on connection to transfer fuel from the tank to my main vehicle tank via a switch in the cab that ran a holley pump mounted on the frame rail.

So, I guess the bottom line is use steel or if you go aluminum, be prepared to weld the fittings.

 

[Hay Dude]

I have a transfer tank similar to HayDude's (post #10). What I found is do NOT use an aluminum pump and I'd question an aluminum tank as well. Actually, the problem is aluminum threaded fittings since the threads eventually deform and start leaking. I've used thread sealant and lock nuts to keep it from moving, but ended up replacing the pump with a cast iron one. I currently have a steel tank and a cast iron pump.

I used to have an aluminum tank for gasoline which worked well because I did not use a transfer pump on it. I had a welded on connection to transfer fuel from the tank to my main vehicle tank via a switch in the cab that ran a holley pump mounted on the frame rail.

So, I guess the bottom line is use steel or if you go aluminum, be prepared to weld the fittings.

Wow, never had a problem even going back to previous tanks....