Hann__ Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Can anyone recommend a good quality fuel syphon for dispensing from jerry can to motor? Ebay is just full of Chinese crap. I`m fed up with buying stuff that develops air leaks and makes dispensing frustrating, and no jiggle syphons, please! The classic type with the rigid diptube, flexible outlet and a squeeze bulb at the top are ideal, but i`d like a good one. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffw Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Autglym ..Had one of there dispensing syphons for a few years now and still leak free I think it was about £7 trade price ,moves 10 litres in no time at all What can you say does the job perfectly. Ps not sure about it's origins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 I find it easier to just pour from a jerry can, using a spout attachment and a Mister Funnel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquaddie Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 18 minutes ago, AndyB said: Mister Funnel. Agree - can't beat a Mr Funnel. Big and bright, but you see the crap it leaves behind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Yep. I have had zero carb problems so far and I'm sure it is down to being anal about cleanliness when refueling. The Mr Funnel and the jerry can spout are kept wrapped up in plastic bags and never left out.....as fuel dries it leaves a tacky surface that attracts dust! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hann__ Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 Nah, it`ll have to be a syphon, i`ve tried decanting straight into the tanks with a spout on the jerry can and fuel went everywhere! It`s difficult to hold a 20L, 10kg+ jerry can steady enough to pour accurately and slowly enough to fill the tanks on the Bulldog. A funnel would also obscure my view of the fuel level so i wouldn`t know how much more to pour in. I must admit, the tanks on the Bulldog aren`t the easiest to fill up having the harness in front of the filler caps, and i like to fill them to the brim on all flights (unless i know i`m going for a cheeky sub-1-hour second flight of the day for instance). I`m off for a ride on my motorbicycle to visit MachineMart, they look like they do an OK syphon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffw Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Hi Hann tried one from machine mart started leaking pretty much from the start!!!!!. Autoglym check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hann__ Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 (edited) Geoff, i can`t find anything on`t web about an Autoglym syphon, only car polish.. Got a pic or link? I did get one from MM and it`s bloody massive! For 200 litre drums.. Since buying it though i`ve also ordered a brass ball valve with lever which i`m going to install in the side of my metal jerry can and just let gravity do the work via an attached hose. Shoulda` thought of that first before all this petrol-related palarver and decanting dilemmas... Edited March 20, 2019 by Hann__ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffw Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 i can do better than that Hann if your going to the seven bore flying I will bring one along with me ,my little treat, I don't know why I'm in such a good mood at the moment.!!!!geoffw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hann__ Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 No bore chasing for me but that's a very kind offer Geoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadders Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 I am now using a sealey Jerry can fuel syphon its battery powered and is absolutely fantastic and easy to use, no more spilling etc. It even has auto cut off. Best bit of kit I have bought in years. ebay for £18.00 We are all using them for our Paramotors here in Kent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 43 minutes ago, hadders said: I am now using a sealey Jerry can fuel syphon its battery powered and is absolutely fantastic and easy to use, no more spilling etc. It even has auto cut off. Best bit of kit I have bought in years. ebay for £18.00 We are all using them for our Paramotors here in Kent Same here, it's a perfect solution - providing you only want to transfer fuel into the paramotor and not from the paramotor into a jerry can. I've had mine a couple of years and it has never let me down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadders Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 I cant see why not I recently emptied my boat's old fuel can back into the jerry can so I could refresh the fuel. The Sealy works both ways filling and emptying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SEALEY-TP80-JERRY-CAN-SYPHON-PUMP-BATTERY-POWERED-PETROL-DIESEL-WATER-OIL-FLUID/222210324370?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 2 hours ago, hadders said: I cant see why not I recently emptied my boat's old fuel can back into the jerry can so I could refresh the fuel. The Sealy works both ways filling and emptying. Doesn't fit in the tank of my paramotors or a regular fuel can, only jerry cans (which is what it's designed for). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 I use 20 litre jerry can. Less trips to the petrol station! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 I'm not sure what the last post means regarding this - but to be clear, the Sealey pump is very good. It has a large suction end which fits into a jerry can (any capacity) and transfers fuel via its smaller diameter flexible hose. The suction end is too large to fit regular plastic petrol cans or paramotor fuel tanks so can't be used for removing fuel from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadders Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Hi Guys Sorry but my Sealey which I only just bought does fit into my standard 5 litre fuel can and transfers the fuel easily. I only use a 5 litre can when Paramotoring. It is less than an inch wide so should slide into any normal size container. Regards David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Interesting, mine won't fit into two different types of plastic cans, one 5L bought from a petrol station and one 10 litre from Amazon. Wonder if the pump specs have changed since I bought mine? Or (more likely) petrol cans don't have a standard opening size. The pump comes with a sheath designed to mount onto jerry cans which is a nice touch and collects any fuel drips afterwards so definitely recommend the jerry can option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hann__ Posted April 11, 2019 Author Share Posted April 11, 2019 I did see those battery operated pumps but thought they looked a bit gimmicky/cheap and potentially unreliable so gave them a miss. Not keen on replacing batteries often, either. Pleased to hear that they`re doing a good job, though. In the end i went for the simple approach - a tap on the side of the jerry can and let gravity do the work. Simple, effective, quick and controllable; I`m now of to the field for an unexpected flight, weather`s lookin` good. Hann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 I love the electric pump Just got one this week. It works a treat and my 20 litre fuel can stays on the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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