A plunge style siphon that you can start the flow on without using your mouth is a very basic must have if you are dealing with fuel transfer. It can be used to transfer fuel from nearly any tank or container to another tank or container safely and easy.
This siphon pump is the exact same one I have been using for over 30 years. It has changed names a couple of times and has been copied in China and marketed under the same name as the original. This particular unit has performed extremely well for me and I have used copies that do not work as well.
This unit is currently marketed under the name, The Original Safety Siphon. The companies that import the copies also sell their product under the same name in some cases, so it takes some care to ensure you are purchasing the original US built product.
If you do not own at least one of these, I highly recommend you get one. It has come in extremely handy many times for me.
I have decided to add an on/off valve and a 9" extension on the downstream side of the valve to make controlling the flow very easy if you are using it to fill fuel tanks on small equipment.
F.Y.I. Some automobiles have a block built in to the fuel fill tube to prevent the insertion of a siphon tube, but on those that do not have a block, this siphon can be used to get the fuel out of a disabled vehicle if needed.
FROM THE MANUFACTURER:
Our 1/2" ID Premium 6' siphon has the following features:
Up to 3.5 Gallons per minute flow rate
For General use
Great for transferring from a 5 gallon container into a car, boat, tractor,
100% Pure Lead Free Copper pump with industrial strength glass ball and stainless steel spring
High Quality 100% Virgin Grade PVC Tubing...Good for fuel...FDA sanctioned food grade
100% Made and Manufactured in the U.S.A.
This siphon pump is the exact same one I have been using for over 30 years. It has changed names a couple of times and has been copied in China and marketed under the same name as the original. This particular unit has performed extremely well for me and I have used copies that do not work as well.
This unit is currently marketed under the name, The Original Safety Siphon. The companies that import the copies also sell their product under the same name in some cases, so it takes some care to ensure you are purchasing the original US built product.
If you do not own at least one of these, I highly recommend you get one. It has come in extremely handy many times for me.
I have decided to add an on/off valve and a 9" extension on the downstream side of the valve to make controlling the flow very easy if you are using it to fill fuel tanks on small equipment.
F.Y.I. Some automobiles have a block built in to the fuel fill tube to prevent the insertion of a siphon tube, but on those that do not have a block, this siphon can be used to get the fuel out of a disabled vehicle if needed.
FROM THE MANUFACTURER:
Our 1/2" ID Premium 6' siphon has the following features:
Up to 3.5 Gallons per minute flow rate
For General use
Great for transferring from a 5 gallon container into a car, boat, tractor,
100% Pure Lead Free Copper pump with industrial strength glass ball and stainless steel spring
High Quality 100% Virgin Grade PVC Tubing...Good for fuel...FDA sanctioned food grade
100% Made and Manufactured in the U.S.A.