I have a Tuthill SD1200 transfer pump (the yellow one) and I was wanting to use it to pick up WMO. But I wasn't sure if it could handle the viscosity, then again I just moved to Georgia and it's 90 deg. I don't want to risk a $250 pump before I got some feedback. Thanks for any info.
I have the next model up from yours (the red one) and tried today to pump WMO and it would not handle the viscosity. I have a hand pump model but I'm looking for something 12V that will handle WMO.
I have the "yellow" 12v 13 GPM transfer pump too. I have been using it to pump WMO through a 10u filter. The WMO was room temp or better, and thinned 10% wityh diesel fuel. The pump sounded a little slow, but it pumped ok.
diaphragm pumps are going to be the best for pumping thick liquids.
I was looking to build a super sucker, but I'm having a hard time finding a tank at a resonable price. I'm looking for quickest way to bring relief to my fuel pump blue, so I can afford what's needed for the sucker.
I was looking to build a super sucker, but I'm having a hard time finding a tank at a resonable price. I'm looking for quickest way to bring relief to my fuel pump blue, so I can afford what's needed for the sucker.
I made one out of a 100# propane tank that I was not using. They were about 80 bucks new but now the way metal is going up who knows.
It will suck up 20 gal in less than 2 min using a 1 inch wand and hose, there's a bottleneck at the tank fitting cause it's 3/4 but it still sucks pretty fast.
If you want a pic of it let me know.
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95 F250XL PSD SuperCab AUTO E4OD TEE5 code, Diablo Delta flip chip, 3"Downpipe, Vegistroke V3 , HX Mod, Glowplug Bypass switch, JVC MP3 Player, Tymar Intake, Sonnax valve and Tricumulator springs, 4R100 Tranny Pan W\drain plug, Autometer Lunar Boost, Tranny Temp and Pyro gauges in a A-Pillar Pod, Gutted EBPV, Magnafine ATF Filter, Tymar Coolant Filter, Crystal Headlights, AC Mod, OilGuard Bypass, BABY SWAMPS!! 288k and still Smokin
I am going to use a 2" 7hp gas powered trash water pump to collect my oil. I will be emptying a 275gal tote. The pump is rated at 158gpm pumping water and I figure I'll be able to empty a 275 gal tote in 3-5 minutes depending on temp. So far I am into the pump setup for about $300 including suction and discharge hoses. It'll also make the transfer to my 275gal totes at home a pretty quick process.
After 2 months of looking I found a suitable tank for a sucker, for free noless. It's a 150ish gal propane tank 46" tall (less the base and top), and 32" diameter. Sure beats $350+ bills everyone else was wanting.
Now it's time for a vacuum pump. Any sugestions? I was thinking of using one of Murphy's, but i could salvage one and see just how cheap I can build it. Other questions I had were; do I/should I weld in some bungs (How many) for inlet/drain, vacuum/pressure gauge, maybe an aux. to hook up an air compressor? How much vacuum draw could/should I put on it? I would like to see this thing have the potential to suck a cat through it my own little WMD!
This is the 100# propane sucker tank with access valves, one for vacuum and one for pressure.
The hose and valves are 1 inch but the bottleneck for this tank is the inlet which is 3/4. It still sucks 20+ gals in just a couple minutes.
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95 F250XL PSD SuperCab AUTO E4OD TEE5 code, Diablo Delta flip chip, 3"Downpipe, Vegistroke V3 , HX Mod, Glowplug Bypass switch, JVC MP3 Player, Tymar Intake, Sonnax valve and Tricumulator springs, 4R100 Tranny Pan W\drain plug, Autometer Lunar Boost, Tranny Temp and Pyro gauges in a A-Pillar Pod, Gutted EBPV, Magnafine ATF Filter, Tymar Coolant Filter, Crystal Headlights, AC Mod, OilGuard Bypass, BABY SWAMPS!! 288k and still Smokin
Both those yellow and red pumps can't handle oil (WMO & WVO) but THIS can. It's what I use around my shed as my oil pump. A 12V model is also available HERE. I've seen a super sucker in action and I'm totally impressed but all my oil comes in cubies so I don't need one.
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1997 F-350 PSD RC LB 4WD E4OD - Plant Drive SVO kit
1984 Mercedes Euro 300D NA - Custom two-tank SVO
Using WVO and biodiesel since May 2006
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