Guest Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Ok, so I need to transfer around 80-100 litres of heating oil from a container into the main oil tank. Seen jiggle siphons, hand pumps and the like. Anyone got a recommendation for something cheap that will do the job as a one off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 I bought this pathetic looking thing a couple of months ago and it’s worked very well for siphoning petrol and then again on dishwasher bilge but dunno about using it for 100 litres over that distance though. Perhaps you could shove a hose on the end of it https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06XKHP8Q4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Would these be any use. https://www.google.com/search?q=drill+operated+pump&rlz=1C9BKJA_enGB693GB693&oq=drill+operated+pump&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l2j0i22i30j0i10i22i30j0i22i30.11799j0j4&hl=en-GB&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Can you get the container into a position where it will siphon or are you going to need to pump? If it's a one off then a pump that works off an electric drill would do it. Or even an automotive fuel pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rightstuff Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 funnel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Container isat one end of the tank so a metre to a metre and a half away. Thinking a drill pump might be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 https://www.screwfix.com/p/laser-fuel-transfer-tool-8mm/85358?tc=WA4&ds_kid=92700046638549236&ds_rl=1243318&ds_rl=1241687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1245250&gclid=Cj0KCQiAoab_BRCxARIsANMx4S5PJWZKbdh1AvDlF9SbRrDZ3g2v5KlPDnMpji_jlmaocGSqy664Xk0aAmobEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James in Brum Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 I have tried a couple of drill pumps and found them terrible with Water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 How did you end up with 100ltr of heating oil in a container? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 31 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: How did you end up with 100ltr of heating oil in a container? Ordered 500 litres when it was really cheap in the summer. Main tank took 370 or something and the nice delivery man pumped some into one of those blue storage containers we had knocking round. Seemed like a good idea at the time but now I need to get it in the main tank in a way that doesn't involve me with a jug getting covered in kerosene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 2 hours ago, James in Brum said: I have tried a couple of drill pumps and found them terrible with Water. I'll give you two English pounds if you come round with a jug and transfer it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 8 minutes ago, goat said: I'll give you two English pounds if you come round with a jug and transfer it for me. generous to a fault Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, skyrider said: generous to a fault Tough climate out there, what can I say. There will be tea as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 21 minutes ago, goat said: Ordered 500 litres when it was really cheap in the summer. Main tank took 370 or something and the nice delivery man pumped some into one of those blue storage containers we had knocking round. Seemed like a good idea at the time but now I need to get it in the main tank in a way that doesn't involve me with a jug getting covered in kerosene Aah I remember now having to do something similar after we ran out mid winter and they couldn’t deliver for days, siphoned some out of my in laws tank into a container and into ours. It was a bit messy. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 9 minutes ago, goat said: Tough climate out there, what can I say. There will be tea as well. now you are talking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Also I could have sworn until recently having to buy a siphon it was spelt syphon? @raesewell could you enlighten us, has this spelling changed in recent times? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 It's all about the Septics taking our language Phuquing it up and selling it back to us as original English. Syphon would be the original spelling, both seem to be acceptable these days, not be me obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 7 minutes ago, raesewell said: It's all about the Septics taking our language Phuquing it up and selling it back to us as original English. Syphon would be the original spelling, both seem to be acceptable these days, not be me obviously. What is the correct spelling of rectal discharge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 5 minutes ago, goat said: What is the correct spelling of rectal discharge? POOH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 21 minutes ago, raesewell said: It's all about the Septics taking our language Phuquing it up and selling it back to us as original English. Syphon would be the original spelling, both seem to be acceptable these days, not be me obviously. I suspected as much. Never heard of septics before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 14 minutes ago, goat said: What is the correct spelling of rectal discharge? Look, someone asked me a question and all I did is give my answer. For rectal discharge you would need an arsewipe, you won't have to look far. Do you have mirrors in your house? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old-codger Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 I am beginning to think Suzi Dent has joined the forum under a pseudonym or taken over one of the moderators as every thread no matter what its about descends into a grammar or spelling thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 I am as bored with it as anyone, I just keep getting dragged into it. From this point forward I am ignoring any questions that get me dragged into this snake pit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, raesewell said: Look, someone asked me a question and all I did is give my answer. For rectal discharge you would need an arsewipe, you won't have to look far. Do you have mirrors in your house? This has taken an unexpected turn. Perhaps back to the heating oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 1 minute ago, raesewell said: I am as bored with it as anyone, I just keep getting dragged into it. From this point forward I am ignoring any questions that get me dragged into this snake pit. yes its crap (no pun intended) lets move on 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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