Will the pump automaticly shut off if my vehicle runs out of gas. I am looking for a transfer pump that will shut off when it runs out of fuel.
1978069
No, this pump will keep pumping until it burns up. Or gets the power shut off. You'll have to have some sensor in the tank to shut it off
1576036
NO! If you get the copper pump down the fill tube into your tank there is not enough hose left over to operate it and get the gasoline safely into a gasoline container. Now you have to get the copper pump out of the tank. You may find out the pump will pull off the hose and roll around at the bottom of your fuel tank for the rest of the vehicle's life. As siphoning from a gasoline container to the vehicle no problem.
309887
This is a transfer tank not intended to incorporate with vehicle fuel system. It fills through the cap on the tank and typically one would remove fuel with either electric or manual pump. That does not mean that it cannot be done but it is not recommended.
1562126
No, it does not automatically shut off. The manual actually advises that if the water level gets too low you can burn the pump out. I have two cats drinking from it so top off each day. When I take a trip I leave a big sign for the house setter to remind to top off each day.
1575663
I can't see any reason why the pump needs to be shut off. If there are small leaks, the pump may keep up with them. Depending on the pump design, you can get problems if you leave the pump to tank tube open, and then shut off the pump....it may draw oil out of the pump, and into your tank
1909041
Yes, there is, it will automatically shut down if the oil level is low! We have two of these and really like the way they work. The only complaint we have is that there is no way of telling if the oil level is low nor is there a dip stick, you just have to try and check the level yourself and keep it filled.
1997456
Debi: Whereas it will work, without danger of explosion, I cannot vouch for the life of the unit after pumping gasoline. A "safer" and reusable option would be to get an inline 12 V electric fuel pump. You can typically get these at any automotive parts store....say AutoZone or Advanced Auto, and get some regular fuel line.
1177996
I have not cleaned my pump out after using and I use it for gasoline transfer. So far so good.
826114
The electric fuel pump should be located as near to the gas tank as possible as it is a "pusher" type pump and isn't made to "draw" the fuel from the gas tank. The pump should be wired to a relay powered from the ignition switch not directly to the ignition switch. Also a relay to shut the pump off in an accident should also be wire into the power circuit for safety.
1010440
No auto shut off - you squeeze the handle to pump the gas, when you let go of the handle it shuts off.
1872785
I purchased the installation kit with the tank: it has the shutoff valve, backflow preventer, vents etc. The tank does not need a pump - it is gravity flow. There is a gauge installed on the tank. With the tank emptying into the orginal vehicle tank - the vehicle fuel gauge will show full until the aux tank is empty. Although it is a 40 gallon tank - based on the location of the fuel line there will be approx 4 gallons left in the bottom of the tank.
1540006
Thank you for your question. The Niagara and Baron pumps can be used to transfer Diesel Fuel. Although we do not believe there would be a problem with transferring gasoline neither pump has been tested or approved to transfer gasoline. We DO NOT recommend using the pump for gasoline. Kindest Regards Grey Beard
1320129
It is if you store it for any length of time. I usually turn off the fuel valve and let it run out of gas.
256726
You can by a similar pump different brand, that has a automatic shutoff. Same exact type of pump for a few dollars more. They also sell it on amazon. It is the Tetra pump, purple in color.
1288810
Any air leak upstream of the pump will kill the draw. The input fitting came loose on mine and allowed air to slip past the o-ring, killing the draw for me at one point. Any obstruction will do the same. Also, if the hose/tube you're using for pickup gets locked against the bottom (like putting your hand to a shop-vac hose), then you'll get obvious results, so be sure to use a stand-off and/or filter screen to help prevent this.
2042958
If I understand your question, you're asking if this pump shuts off automatically when the water level drops and it starts sucking air. The answer is no, it runs as long as you are providing power to it. Pull the plug, and it quits.
741077
I would not know, but an automatic pump is just not to use a switch. I suggest you use a hand pump with a normal switch.Luis