So, will this auto-drain a 55 gallon drum once it gets primed? In other words, minimal labor? Thanks
1093012
I have not used it in a 55 gallon drum but have used it in 45 gallon and lesser containers and once it gets going (only a few pumps to do it) it dumps liquid out very quickly. Remember, what you are pumping out must be higher than where you are pumping it to. Great pump!
1093013
We pump out of 55 gallon drums to 5 gallon and work is needed. Maybe once it gets started 15-20 pumps to fill up a 5 gallon quicker. It has really good suction though.
1093014
yep until the level on each container are equal. If I left the end on the pump is on ground level, the drum will be empty in a matter of time. If you transfer the liquid in a 2 gallon, the works will stop when the level in both container will be the same. I use it to transfer liquid from a bigger container to a smaller one and by experience, the few liquid left in the big one is easily pump out in a few strokes of the pump.
1093015
I have bought quite a few siphon pumps. Some work for a while and quit, some don't work at all. This one is by far the best I have ever used. It has worked every time. The nice feature is the handle to prime. It takes little effort to start the flow. Once the flow is going, the stream goes fast because of the large tubing. I use it for 5 or 6 gal gas containers. It will drain them in about 3 minutes. Defenetily recommend the siphon. Hope this helps.
700673
No, you have to prime it. It took a couple of tries, but, once it started it pumps strong and never looses prime.
255982
Follow JohnG's advice. Just insert/remove the water tank a few times to prime. Works like a champ.
637586
Yes, will definitely work super in a 55 gal drum! Mine are plastic trash cans no less, not even metal. I have two heaters and rotate them among about eight drums in the greenhouse until I get more heaters and then will put them on timers. Have not kept exact records but my tap water is about 52 degrees and these heaters will raise temp about 10 degrees an hour to over a hundred no problem. I am at 7200 ft in the Rockies so the heat is needed!! Best of luck coloradobluej@gmail.com
353406
It needs to prime the motor in about 1 inch of water. Not sure why but it does. After that it should run till it drains all the water. I would put it in a flat 50 gallon storage box after I got done using it with fresh clean water to clean it off. It would suck 100% of the water out of that. However I suppose it would depend how big this tank is. I mean 50 gallon box, and 5,000 gallon storage tank could be different. I did leave this on overnight pumping before. It did not ruin the motor even when the water ran out. If it stops pumping, or won't pump low water prime the pump by putting it in something with more water then back in the super low water. It needs to prime the motor in about 1 inch of water. Not sure why but it does. After that it should run till it drains all the water. I would put it in a flat 50 gallon storage box after I got done using it with fresh clean water to clean it off. It would suck 100% of the water out of that. However I suppose it would depend how big this tank is. I mean 50 gallon box, and 5,000 gallon storage tank could be different. I did leave this on overnight pumping before. It did not ruin the motor even when the water ran out. If it stops pumping, or won't pump low water prime the pump by putting it... » Read More It needs to prime the motor in about 1 inch of water. Not sure why but it does. After that it should run till it drains all the water. I would put it in a flat 50 gallon storage box after I got done using it with fresh clean water to clean it off. It would suck 100% of the water out of that. However I suppose it would depend how big this tank is. I mean 50 gallon box, and 5,000 gallon storage tank could be different. I did leave this on overnight pumping before. It did not ruin the motor even when the water ran out. If it stops pumping, or won't pump low water prime the pump by putting it in something with more water then back in the super low water. « Show Less
1152465
The pump is self priming. The pump will than hold it prime if when finished using it you push the handle all the way back until you feel it click.
1256343
You can, but even thow it says "doesn't need primed", I did have to prime mine with water before it would pump.
1044698
Yes. Of course like any pump it will need to be primed with water. May I ask your concern?
2126691
Yes. It will work in a 55gal drum. Just don't to drop the unit as it will become loud like a jackhammer.
2133073
This works wonderful with me. My 35g approx tank is filled with sand. It cleans the almost two inch thick layer effectively. You can do cleaning of layer by lightly brushing on the layer or can push it deep to clean the content deep down. You need not to worry if it sucks the sand it will not go above half length and not go in the sink at all as per my first hand experience. Go for it, you are missing a great product
62438
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, I was very unhappy with that pump. I warmed up my boat engine for about 15 minutes and let that pump run for about 20 minutes and bearly got a quart out. Used a hand pump and got the rest out in about 5 minutes
1866270
A 55 gallon drum is about 7.35 cubic foot. If you wanted 1/3 of the filter to be bead material then you would want about 2.5 to 3 cubic foot. Everyone builds their filters differently but this should point you in the right direction. Thanks for your interest, John
2000773
The pump is self priming, be gentle because the handle is delicate but do a good 40 pumps and eventually you will feel resistance. My camper has about 4ft of hose and the sink is about 2 feet above the water connection, if yours is further or higher it might take more. After it is primed it is only a few pumps before the water starts to flow. FYI this pump works but does not give you a ton of water per pump. I just bought a 12volt water pump to hook up, you might want to look into that.
2208479
No It should drain automatically. I have 2. One drains fine and the other has a mind of its own. Last year Haier suggested elevating the front by maybe a quarter inch . I have both set that way. One works and the other doesn't.
212549
You will a pressure tank, I have a small passive tank with bladder, it also helps to keep the pump primed.
700674
No, you have to prime it. The priming process is very easy though. I just dip a bucket into the ditch where I'm pumping from and fill up the chamber. I've thought of having another funnel to use when I pour the water in, but it really isn't necessary.
947150
Yes it will self prime and almost instantly...and yes it should work fine for transferring a small amount of fuel...like 5 gallons. (it may take a few minutes) You will probably want to mount it to something solid, because it does have some vibration to it. I think it will pump up to 6 feet...but don't quote me on that. : )