Re-fills: Is there an easier way than two 5-gal diesel jugs??

BethesdaEC · Feb 1, 2011

beenthere said:
I really like the no-spill containers, as they can be tilted and when in place, the plunger pushed to let the fuel flow. When 5 gal is too heavy to lift, I will just put in 4 gal at a time at the pump. I get mine here, although they are also available at a local farm store.
Bailey's - Fuel Cans & Fuel Additives > No Spill

I have a 30 gal barrel that I painted yellow and filled it in town and lifted it off the trailer with the FEL. Had a hose with nozzle to fill. But that became more of a nuisance and more fiddling around than just carrying fuel home in the no-spill cans.

I second the "No Spill" cans. I just lift it to the filler neck and let most of the weight rest on the neck. Press the button and wait for the auto shut off to stop the flow, you don't even have to look down into the tank.

slowzuki · Feb 1, 2011

Used to have a 250 gal bulk tank and hand pump. I miss it!

Diamondpilot · Feb 1, 2011

kevinj said:
I use a similar set up but the OP can search for LBROWN59 and read for a while:laughing:

About every post on fuel ever. :laughing::laughing::laughing:

I made a simple setup using a 300 gallon tote, a filter body and element, hose, and nozzle. Got about $150 in it total.

I have to buy 150 gallons at a time minimum for my co-op to deliver it but well worth it.

Chris

Gary Fowler · Feb 1, 2011

I found my first 105 gallon tank with DC powered 15 GPM pump on Craigslist for $300. I added a fuel filter system to it for about $30. My BIL liked it so well that he has it in his shop so I found another one with same setup (again on Craigslist with filter and autoshut off nozzle and new hose for $350 that I welded 4 wheels on it and I can roll it around in MY shop to keep it out of the way. It worked out OK for BIL and myself with 210 gallons of storage capacity and of course what ever the 3 tractors might need. They distributor wants minimum of 150 Gallons to deliver so we just have to use up both tanks. Since we both work on whatever needs done on the 42 acres we have, we just share fuel if needed till empty and get it refilled. Never had any issues with sludge or water and we usually use up the fuel in less than 6 months and dont use any additives at all. Of course we dont have cold weather gelling problems and all fuel is stored under cover.
I bought a portable jump start battery at Walmart for power source so as not to have to hook up to tractor battery each time. They are not any good for jumpstarting anything bigger than a lawnmower, but works great for the pumps.

LBrown59 · Feb 1, 2011

My first fuel station

My second fuel station .
http://s283.photobucket.com/albums/kk286/lb59/?action=view&current=100_2582.jpg

bp fick · Feb 1, 2011

There it is. :thumbsup:

D7E · Feb 2, 2011

Used one of these for years screwed into a 45gal oil drum worked fine .
http://www.princessauto.com/all-seasons/farm/transfer-pumps/manual/2460027-dual-action-piston-pump.

Then bought one same as this for $250 on an auction with 12v pump complete, Any thging is better than handling 20 odd 5 gallon drums of diesel every morning, even a hand crank !

NativeSon · Feb 2, 2011

leveled said:
I really hate this job also, especially the new style jugs its like you need 3 hands just to get them to work then they take forever to fill.

I hate the new jugs also......brought to you be your federal govt.(EPA)
EXTRA PAIN IN THE.......??????

Haywire · Feb 7, 2011

Anyone ever make their own tank? I have been looking for weld on stainless fill necks and hose bungs, but haven't found any that are economally priced. The tank I sketched is about 20 gallons (48x18x6) and has a sloped bottom with a drain at the low point to get rid of any condensation that appears. The hose bung is about 2" higher than that low point. It's tall and thin to hang on the barn wall for better gravity flow.

Ian

Diamondpilot · Feb 8, 2011

Haywire said:
Anyone ever make their own tank? I have been looking for weld on stainless fill necks and hose bungs, but haven't found any that are economally priced. The tank I sketched is about 20 gallons (48x18x6) and has a sloped bottom with a drain at the low point to get rid of any condensation that appears. The hose bung is about 2" higher than that low point. It's tall and thin to hang on the barn wall for better gravity flow.

Ian

Why? Just get a 55 gallon drum and make a stand or do like I did and get a 300 gallon tote and make a stand. Put a little pitch on it, a filter, then a hose with a nozzle.

Chris