Jerry Can hand pump

Reality Check · 24-05-2008, 06:52

OK, I've searched Defender, Budget and West's on line for one of the screw in hand pumps for 5 gallon jerry cans.... can not find a darn thing...

I have seen these but didn't pay attention to the manufacture. They were heavy plastic and screwed directly into the can's fill hole with a round pump handle and nozzle.

I generally take 2 of these 5 gallon tanks when I'm out and about to supplement the on-board 80 gallons. I don't like to come in for water or fuel unless forced and when I have guest on-board some just don't get the limit water use thing until they can't shower anymore... after a couple of days they seem to absorb the theory a bet better.

Would appreciate any input from anyone who has one of these... or even those of you who have superior "search" ability!!! Mine seems to be less than effective..

Thanks
ken

Morgan Paul · 24-05-2008, 07:30

Check it out :
Hand Pumps (Fill-Rite, GPI, Chemical, Diaphragm, Lever, Rotary, Biodiesl and more)

Charlie · 24-05-2008, 08:52

When I pulled into Eureka the other day I borrowed the easiest to use siphon I have ever seen. It was an ~5/8" id hose about and a ~1/4" id hose. Both were stuck thru a piece of neopreme that was big enough to cover the spout hole of the jerry can. The 5/8" id was 8' long or so the 1/4" was 3' long. You put the two hoses in the jerry can covered the spout with the neopreme placed the other end of the 5/*' hose in the tank and then applied a steady breath to the 1/4" hose. It didn't take long for a siphon to be created. Worked great. No moving parts to break.

Therapy · 25-05-2008, 09:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie

When I pulled into Eureka the other day I borrowed the easiest to use siphon I have ever seen. It was an ~5/8" id hose about and a ~1/4" id hose. Both were stuck thru a piece of neopreme that was big enough to cover the spout hole of the jerry can. The 5/8" id was 8' long or so the 1/4" was 3' long. You put the two hoses in the jerry can covered the spout with the neopreme placed the other end of the 5/*' hose in the tank and then applied a steady breath to the 1/4" hose. It didn't take long for a siphon to be created. Worked great. No moving parts to break.

Thanks for that.
I have used siphons many times but the 1/4 inch starter is the cat's meow!!

cabo_sailor · 24-05-2008, 11:03

You might also check Northern Tool and Supply on their website.

imagine2frolic · 24-05-2008, 14:18

When I am in a place where I don't want to make water. I have found the easiest way to get people to conserve water usage. Let them haul the water cans around, and fill the tanks by hand. It's amazing how quick the water waste STOPS!!!!!!!

Reality Check · 25-05-2008, 07:40

Morgan's site was interesting and think I saw a couple that may work... If possible I'll order one if I can get it to some place I can pick it up... or if not just have it sent home and bring it down for my next trip down in December

Think I may try Charlie's idea for when I transfer to the on-board tanks... the funnel that I typically use sucks.

Thanks for the inputs...

24-05-2008, 06:52	#1
Reality Check Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Panhandle of Florida now but in a few weeks the West Indies will be home for a while! Boat: s/v Reality Check 36' Bene Posts: 452	Jerry Can hand pump OK, I've searched Defender, Budget and West's on line for one of the screw in hand pumps for 5 gallon jerry cans.... can not find a darn thing... I have seen these but didn't pay attention to the manufacture. They were heavy plastic and screwed directly into the can's fill hole with a round pump handle and nozzle. I generally take 2 of these 5 gallon tanks when I'm out and about to supplement the on-board 80 gallons. I don't like to come in for water or fuel unless forced and when I have guest on-board some just don't get the limit water use thing until they can't shower anymore... after a couple of days they seem to absorb the theory a bet better. Would appreciate any input from anyone who has one of these... or even those of you who have superior "search" ability!!! Mine seems to be less than effective.. Thanks ken __________________ I prefer a sailboat to a motorboat, and it is my belief that boat sailing is a finer, more difficult, and sturdier art than running a motor. --- Jack London

24-05-2008, 08:52	#3
Charlie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nevada City. CA Boat: Sceptre 41 Ohana Posts: 1,942	When I pulled into Eureka the other day I borrowed the easiest to use siphon I have ever seen. It was an ~5/8" id hose about and a ~1/4" id hose. Both were stuck thru a piece of neopreme that was big enough to cover the spout hole of the jerry can. The 5/8" id was 8' long or so the 1/4" was 3' long. You put the two hoses in the jerry can covered the spout with the neopreme placed the other end of the 5/' hose in the tank and then applied a steady breath to the 1/4" hose. It didn't take long for a siphon to be created. Worked great. No moving parts to break. __________________ Fair Winds, Charlie Between us there was, as I have already said somewhere, the bond of the sea. Besides holding our hearts together through long periods of separation, it had the effect of making us tolerant of each other's yarns -- and even convictions. Heart of Darkness Joseph Conrad*

25-05-2008, 07:40	#7
Reality Check Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Panhandle of Florida now but in a few weeks the West Indies will be home for a while! Boat: s/v Reality Check 36' Bene Posts: 452	Morgan's site was interesting and think I saw a couple that may work... If possible I'll order one if I can get it to some place I can pick it up... or if not just have it sent home and bring it down for my next trip down in December Think I may try Charlie's idea for when I transfer to the on-board tanks... the funnel that I typically use sucks. Thanks for the inputs... __________________ I prefer a sailboat to a motorboat, and it is my belief that boat sailing is a finer, more difficult, and sturdier art than running a motor. --- Jack London

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24-05-2008, 07:30	#2
Morgan Paul Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Boat: 1973 Morgan 36T Posts: 778	Check it out : Hand Pumps (Fill-Rite, GPI, Chemical, Diaphragm, Lever, Rotary, Biodiesl and more)

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cabo_sailor Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Boat: Cabo Rico 38 Posts: 283	You might also check Northern Tool and Supply on their website.

24-05-2008, 14:18	#6
imagine2frolic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Florida Boat: Simpson, Catamaran, 46ft. IMAGINE Posts: 3,160	When I am in a place where I don't want to make water. I have found the easiest way to get people to conserve water usage. Let them haul the water cans around, and fill the tanks by hand. It's amazing how quick the water waste STOPS!!!!!!!