55 gal drum: What transfer pump to use?

Greg Barsamian · 04-04-2012, 12:13 AM

The VP Truck sells those pumps at all events, Pumps, jugs, barrel wrenches, funnels, caps with filler hoses (those are the best) spare caps & vent caps.

PLUS free "fuel" calendars!

Remember when using those pumps once you get it flowing, you can stop pumping and use the vent to continue the siphon transfer, It takes no time to empty out a drum.
I've seen racers buy drums of methanol at the track and pump it into jugs to save the additional drum charge!

Jeff Goss · 04-04-2012, 09:35 AM

I bought mine for about $15 at my local Farmer's supply store. It's all plastic, and had been pumping race fuel for the last 15 years. It is a litle slow, though.

Mike Croley · 04-04-2012, 11:41 AM

Grainger has a big selection of transfer pumps .Most auto parts stores have the plastic pumps as well . Keep in mind that the pumps for alcohol get a little tricky . Ethanol may damage certain pumps , so will methanol .So be sure you get the correct pump for the fuel you're working with .
Something as simple as laying the drum on it's side and using a petroleum compatible spigot has worked for many racers over the years , but should the spigot start leaking you'll have a huge mess to clean up . And a serious fire potential .
NEVER pressurize a fuel drum or can to get the fuel out . There are easier and much safer methods .

Sean Marconette · 04-04-2012, 11:46 AM

Just bought one of the plastic pumps today at the local circle track parts house. $17.00

Sean

04-04-2012, 12:13 AM	#1
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,401 Likes: 725 Liked 427 Times in 97 Posts	Re: 55 gal drum: What transfer pump to use? The VP Truck sells those pumps at all events, Pumps, jugs, barrel wrenches, funnels, caps with filler hoses (those are the best) spare caps & vent caps. PLUS free "fuel" calendars! Remember when using those pumps once you get it flowing, you can stop pumping and use the vent to continue the siphon transfer, It takes no time to empty out a drum. I've seen racers buy drums of methanol at the track and pump it into jugs to save the additional drum charge! Last edited by Greg Barsamian; 04-04-2012 at 12:17 AM.

04-04-2012, 09:35 AM	#2
Jeff Goss Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Burlington, WA Posts: 361 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 55 gal drum: What transfer pump to use? I bought mine for about $15 at my local Farmer's supply store. It's all plastic, and had been pumping race fuel for the last 15 years. It is a litle slow, though.

04-04-2012, 11:41 AM	#3
Mike Croley Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 182 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 55 gal drum: What transfer pump to use? Grainger has a big selection of transfer pumps .Most auto parts stores have the plastic pumps as well . Keep in mind that the pumps for alcohol get a little tricky . Ethanol may damage certain pumps , so will methanol .So be sure you get the correct pump for the fuel you're working with . Something as simple as laying the drum on it's side and using a petroleum compatible spigot has worked for many racers over the years , but should the spigot start leaking you'll have a huge mess to clean up . And a serious fire potential . NEVER pressurize a fuel drum or can to get the fuel out . There are easier and much safer methods .

04-04-2012, 11:46 AM	#4
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 796 Liked 275 Times in 76 Posts	Re: 55 gal drum: What transfer pump to use? Just bought one of the plastic pumps today at the local circle track parts house. $17.00 Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

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