This is the greatest thing that harbor freight sells. Pumps 14 gallons into my boat in about 10 minutes. Buy one whenever they are on sale. Please harbor freight, do not stop selling them.
A vary accurate review and guys if you don't have one you need one. They are about $11 at Harbor Freight and Walmart. I have em on the farm and at home.
Always works flawless the first few times. On mine the switch became fussy and after some careful prying got it to work only to get stuck again. I think I got another one and reinforced or changed the switch out. Careful how tight the battery cap goes on, that's another possible buzz kill. Functional other than that.
I bought one recently; only problem was the switch was faulty and would stay "on" no matter what. I figure at the $9.99 price point some duds are inevitable.
I love mine. The only problem was the hose was a couple inches short to reach my tractor. I added a foot of 5/8" heater hose, it pushes tightly over the end of the hose. Now it's perfect!
A longer hose might be better to fill my JD 4600. It's on sale now for $7.49, maybe I'll get 2, one for diesel and one for gas. So am I really getting a deal then?
I love these kinds of reviews! I bought one like this when they first came out, maybe 20 years ago or better. I never could keep a set of batteries in it and ended up tossing it. I think I payed about $25 for it then. It worked somewhat well. But what good was it when I had to change the batteries constantly? Or at least that's what I thought when I went back to a gravity siphon. I'm glad to see they have improved! So much so that next time I go to HF I'm buying a new one. Never again will I have get full of oil or make a mess when transferring used oil!!!
Energizer Rechargeable Batteries have lasted me a lifetime . The green and silver lithium kind . & a charger that you have to take out of the outlet and put back in the outlet to get around their safety system to start the next charge cycle . Besides that , they’re great .
@@1D10CRACY i bought a crapload of rechargeable NIMH AA and AAA batteries. i am not buying single use anymore. a waste of money. you can get chargers with batteries on amazon cheap. the batteries on amazon are cheaper too. retail prices suck.
I bought a similar one with a gas pump handle on the end so you can control flow without turning it off. I bought it to drain all my equipment of old gas every spring but the bottom end is too girthy to fit in most of the filler necks. It is very good for filling them with fresh gas though. Fits inside a 5-gallon jug just fine.
For twice the price, Tera Pump makes a version that has automatic stop when the tank is full. However, after a year of use, the automatic stop has failed on me a couple of times... Resulting in a fairly substantial gas spill. Now I'm paranoid and have to monitor the fill process closely anyway so I'm not sure it's worth the extra money. YMMV
Is it reversable? Would be handy in tight spots like trans fluid swaps to be able to snake the flexible tube part down the fill tube and have it dump out the rigid tube side into a container.
Great idea. I wish someone would make a better quality one though. I've had three of these, they fail far too quickly. They either simply stop working all together, or the little turbine at the bottom gets stuck and can sometimes be freed and it'll work again for a time.
Thing is great, our jetski takes on a lot of water for some reason, after maybe 20 minutes of riding I park up on the beach drink water or something and maybe 4 minutes later I go back out it pumps really good. Update: It died on the 2nd time out yikes
I bought what looks identical from another source, it was terrible. With new batteries, it would take a day to transfer a gallon. I will try the HF version. Ty
Do you feel the need to rinse the pump out by pumping water or soap solution after each use? Or do you just use it for fuel, let it drain and dry, and don't worry about it?
I use the one in this video for gas only, I just let it drip dry. I was using one just for transferring water, but it stopped working. I took it apart and the motor was locked up. Not sure if it was because I was using it for water or not, but the advertisement said it was ok.
@@1D10CRACY Thank you very much for the response. Sounds like what I wanted to hear. I use it for gas, and after each use I run water throught it, and let it drip dry. When I go to reuse it, I fear that it will purge some water somehow, so I waste the first little bit of fuel pumped through, to make sure there is no water mixed with it. It's a complication that I would rather avoid, and it sounds like I could avoid it. I guess if worse comes to worse, and not rinsing the fuel out damages it, it's not that expensive, anyway. Thanks again.
Does anyone know the OD of the output hose on this? It tapers to a smaller end, and I want to put a hose extender on it. I had one but it was stolen, and I'd like to get a new output hose extension. I usually fill my pickup out of my neighbor's semi. Works great, but needs a longer output hose. Also, when his tank gets low, I can put a handle on the pump and lower it into the tank, but need an even longer extension on the output hose. I remember I bought a length of hose at O'Reilly's. I just don't remember what size.
Output is very close to 5/8. Id use clear 5/8 vinyl and shove over the larger ridge far enough to reach the flex area. Not sure a zip tie would secure it but an O-ring would.
I emptied 3 55 gallon drums full to the top using this pump with a 2 in pvc pipe and a plastic bag to hold air and shaked it up and down and worked like a charm , i did have to shake the pvc 2 or 3 times since it will eventually get air but i am here in this video because of your same question, hope my strategy helps
@@Jesus-zk3ze awesome! Thanks! I was thinking about using a reducing fernco, 1-1/4 over the pumps end and down to 3/4 pvc size for the dip tube. I’ll keep you posted haha.
Whatever works the best , i did it with trash i had laying around, I couldn’t find a hose , but if you have a hose , and a way to heat it up , that will work aswell , i used a torch to bend the pipe i had
they do not suck but they do brake easy. at least the harbor fright ones do. i got one and it worked great but i ended up dropping it from arms lenth and it broke. that easy.
I've had two, one I used for water, and the other for gas and other fuels. The one I used for water stopped working after a few months of use, the motor was locked up from corrosion. The one I use for fuel, it's still working.
Do you think this would work for filling up diffs and transmissions? The hose seems like it can get into some tight areas plus you can always modify a hose to fit
Mine failed right out of the box. The motor spins but it does not transfer fluid. I have called the number indicated in the instructions regarding this. No one answers and no one returned my call even after several attempts. Harbor Freight shame on you.
Getting the air to vapor mixture correct for combustion would be the odds equivalent of winning the lottery. I would also like to think there is some sort of spark suppression built around the motor. Maybe I'll take one apart one of these days and take a look. Have you seen any articles related to these and combustion?
@@1D10CRACY the reverse lottery. I do it too with these but I never have a warm feeling doing it so I wanted to look into it because ive heard they’re not rated for gas
So it starts a syphon but I'm wondering if it works the same way as a fish tank, with the bucket having to be below the water line... but could anyone kindly tell me if this product will transfer liquid UP into a container? Like if he put that milk jug up about 12 inches higher? Thanks. I have a tiny frog pond that I basically flood out every day to keep it clean, but it would be nice to suck up that water into a big garden jug to water my plants with 🤔🤗😁🌿💚💚💚 Thanks for any replies. I'll research it later, but was just hoping someone knew right off the top of their head. 🐸 The dirty little frogs and I thank you
It's a pump and you can't really use it to start a syphon as when you turn the pump off, the flow will stop regardless if the end of the hose is below the water level of what it is pumping. Hope this helps.
I've had two. The first one locked up, I had been using it for water. The 2nd one is still working just fine, but I only use it for gasoline. No complaints so far!
@@1D10CRACY you are lucky so far. Mine started leaking from around the discharge hose connector to the pump and started filling the battery compartment
Correct, because they can be used to transfer gas or other chemicals, they are considered a hazard to take back into the store. They should have told you to call the number in the manual and by what I have been told, they will ship you a replacement or give you a store credit. Garden/weed sprays are treated the same way.
I go thru about 2 of these a year. Cheap Chinese Junk. Yes I keep buying them cause its the easiest way to get water out of my boat. I just usually buy them on sale but would be nice if they actually put some quality in them. I have tried similar ones from other companies and I think they are all made at the same factory cause they don't last either.
I had been using one for water and it stopped working after a few months of use. When I took it apart, I found the motor seized and rusted. I also have one for gasoline, and oddly it hasn't stopped working and I've had it for a few years. My guess is they leak around the internals and gasoline has not killed the motor. But, they are also not supposed to be used for gas, so I'm surprised I haven't caught fire yet. ;)
Sure hope so! I'd wanna "transfer pump" to suck! I don't think you're supposed to used them for "volatile" fluids that could be ignited by the lil' electric motor (right, 4 years workin' at a filling station and the "driveway boss" had a lit Phillip Morris in his hand ALL the time, or a lit Zippo like we all carried to light customer's smokes-Charlie only had fingers on ONE hand!).
Yes it work pretty well. I had one that failed, but I was using it for water. When I took it apart to fine out why it failed, the motor was seized. The one I use for gasoline is on its 2nd season and still working. For the price, I'm not sure I'd care if I had to replace it every year.
A better solution is a pressurized tank. It's sealed so no leaks or evaporation going bad. All you need is a foot pump resistant to fumes and a sealed gas can. Takes only a few pumps to pressurize the tank. There is good fuel handle to dispense liquids just like the gas station. the pressure pushes the fuel out. No batteries. You can pressurize a tank in a shed and feed the hose outside for filling machines. I see garbage applications of this idea. It's so simple. So don't understand how they keep *ucking it up. I rigged a system up that works amazingly well for the past 5 years but unable to find a rubber foot pump resistant to gas fumes. i'm working on building a leather and wooden one. The tank has a one way valve for air so the pump can leak a little without the tank leaking.
I got one of these pumps and on a test with water in my kitchen sink it worked very well. But my problem is that I have about 15 gallons of gas in one of my truck's gas tanks that I would like to get out, not in. The pickup nozzle is too fat to fit into my truck gas tank to pump out the old gas. It would be fine if I was pumping gas into the truck.
I've had three. The one I used for water stopped working. When I took it apart the motor was rusted and frozen. The other two are still working, one is used for fuel, the other sits in a hydro/tranny oil bucket for my tractor.
I have purchased about 7 of these over the years. Lately, they have become more expensive. They have also changed the design FOR THE WORSE! The hose is flimsy and won't reach the bottom of a Blitz-style 6 gallon gas tank. The black metal ring that "clamps" the hose onto the device leaks, and is not vey tight. I bought two of them at the same time. One did not work at all! The motor made noise, but did not pump a drop of gas. The other one works at the moment, but leaks. Terrible design. The motor/oump is at the bottom of the device. JUNK!
It sure doesn't look like it would take much to improve them and make them more reliable. I've had 3. One locked up, but I used it for water and when I took it apart the motor was rusted up. The other two keep working, knock on wood. One I use for gasoline, and the other I keep in a 5 gallon hydraulic / trans bucket that I use for my tractors.
You should take it back and get a replacement, based on my reply. ;) Going through the comments it appears getting faulty ones is not that uncommon. Some people have also not had good luck with how long they have lasted. One I was using for water stopped working and when I tore it apart to find out why, the motor had rusted up. I have one that I use for fuel and it's probably 3 years old now and still working. So maybe it's a use case or just quality control causing the failures. If you come access a better product, please reply back with the brand/model!
My 30 days return has passed. I had bought it to fill fuel in my toy hauler. I used it yesterday out of the box and noticed leaks. I have used an aftermarket clamp along with heavy duty teflon tape. So far it’s holding . Once again thank you so much for your advice. Means a great deal to me Best regards, Sikander
Worthless. Have had two of these. They worked once and then never again. Harbor Freight took back no questions asked so they know it's junk. Paid $15 dollars for first one; second one was a direct replacement. But it's going back.
I've had two. One I was using for water died. When it took it apart the motor was froze up. The one I use for gas is still going strong and I use it a lot. Maybe that's the secret. My only complaint is the hose isn't long enough. If you find another brand that you like better, let me know! I'm always looking for better products to review.
@@1D10CRACY I agree it seems like these things don’t like the cold. I’ve only ever used it for water and the second one was ice cold water. Doesn’t explain my first one going bad. But the second one probably the cold.
Absolute junk, hose had a pin hole in hose and sprayed gas. Plus the hose is way too short. I couldn't return it because I had used it for gasoline. Spend more money and get something that works.
What a shame. I liked them. I have two now, one to transfer water when camping, the other I use for fuel. Sounds like you will have to spend more money.
Wow, you bought 15 in 4 years? I'd say they are rubbish and why would anyone be that silly! LOL I had one fail that I used for water, when I took it apart I found water or moisture had gotten to the motor and it rusted up. The one I use for gas is on it's 2nd year.
@@1D10CRACY You are a good example of somebody who has no idea what they are talking about. I am a nomad. I live in a vehicle and need a pump because I am disabled and find it extremely difficult to lift a 5 gallon container. The ONLY pump at a small price that says it is ok for gas is this one. They are all garbage. I have tried various brands. All the same. The last one I got for free from HF. I am constantly building and have not had time to address this problem. The exception being at the beginning I made a constant fuel line for my Honda which will draw fuel from a tank. The Honda became very unreliable so I ditched it in favor of 2 x Champions which cannot pull gas. The stupid pumps in your video I have had to consider "the cost of doing business". So I have been buying and then throwing away after a month or however long it lasts. I have been cannibalizing the parts to try and get one working. At the moment I have 3 non working pieces of S in my truck. Yesterday I decided to attack the problem head on after putting it off for 4 years. So I spent over $60 on a pump and got a ammunition case from HF. Today I shall make a fuel pump that works on 12v. These pumps are absolute garbage. Unfortunately for $13 and being portable they are all that is available unless you make your own. I hope you got the clicks you wanted. You have no experience in real life just another dumb YT channel.
Thanks for the positive comments! I like to keep the comments light and funny and I'm glad you caught onto that! You really didn't have to spend the time justifying yourself. As for the UA-cam channel, it's just a fun hobby and I do it for myself because I enjoy it, not for the clicks. I love to see people making their own devices! Sadly as crappy as today's products have become, it's almost a necessity! Maybe a 12 volt transfer pump and some clever plumbing would be a better option! Unfortunately these cheap Chinese pumps are pretty crappy and the really good stick pumps are overpriced.
This is the greatest thing that harbor freight sells. Pumps 14 gallons into my boat in about 10 minutes. Buy one whenever they are on sale. Please harbor freight, do not stop selling them.
I keep one of these with a water jug as a cheap portable camp shower
At 70 years old it is difficult to pick up and fill from a 5 gal container. This pump makes it easy.
Just bought one today for $6.50 with the 25% off coupon. It fit perfectly into my power steering reservoir to drain it
What vehicle. I want to do this as well
I bought 2 of them about 5 years ago. I use 1 for 4-stroke engine regular gas, and the other for 2-cycle pre-mix gas. They work great.
A vary accurate review and guys if you don't have one you need one. They are about $11 at Harbor Freight and Walmart. I have em on the farm and at home.
Always works flawless the first few times. On mine the switch became fussy and after some careful prying got it to work only to get stuck again.
I think I got another one and reinforced or changed the switch out. Careful how tight the battery cap goes on, that's another possible buzz kill. Functional other than that.
I've had one of these for a few years now, works great.
I bought one recently; only problem was the switch was faulty and would stay "on" no matter what. I figure at the $9.99 price point some duds are inevitable.
I love mine. The only problem was the hose was a couple inches short to reach my tractor. I added a foot of 5/8" heater hose, it pushes tightly over the end of the hose. Now it's perfect!
A longer hose might be better to fill my JD 4600. It's on sale now for $7.49, maybe I'll get 2, one for diesel and one for gas. So am I really getting a deal then?
Seems like a solid tool to empty out the coolant reservoir.
I love these kinds of reviews!
I bought one like this when they first came out, maybe 20 years ago or better. I never could keep a set of batteries in it and ended up tossing it. I think I payed about $25 for it then. It worked somewhat well. But what good was it when I had to change the batteries constantly? Or at least that's what I thought when I went back to a gravity siphon.
I'm glad to see they have improved! So much so that next time I go to HF I'm buying a new one. Never again will I have get full of oil or make a mess when transferring used oil!!!
I almost wish it was rechargeable! I don't keep a lot of D batteries around for replacement!
Energizer Rechargeable Batteries have lasted me a lifetime . The green and silver lithium kind . & a charger that you have to take out of the outlet and put back in the outlet to get around their safety system to start the next charge cycle . Besides that , they’re great .
@@1D10CRACY i bought a crapload of rechargeable NIMH AA and AAA batteries. i am not buying single use anymore. a waste of money. you can get chargers with batteries on amazon cheap. the batteries on amazon are cheaper too. retail prices suck.
I purchased one very similar to this one that is rechargeable on Amazon. It was a little bit more expensive but I like having both of them.
I bought a similar one with a gas pump handle on the end so you can control flow without turning it off. I bought it to drain all my equipment of old gas every spring but the bottom end is too girthy to fit in most of the filler necks. It is very good for filling them with fresh gas though. Fits inside a 5-gallon jug just fine.
This sounds fantastic! Can you share a link to it?
I'll bet the oil would have pumped faster if the peek of the clear tube had been full, the siphoning effect would have augmented the flow.
I’ll have to try this one out, have bought other models from Amazon and along with most reviewers they leak like a sieve
For twice the price, Tera Pump makes a version that has automatic stop when the tank is full. However, after a year of use, the automatic stop has failed on me a couple of times... Resulting in a fairly substantial gas spill. Now I'm paranoid and have to monitor the fill process closely anyway so I'm not sure it's worth the extra money. YMMV
Hey thats one of my top 5 tools from harbor freight! Drained many lawn mower tanks with mine
It seems to be a great little device! I used one to pump water into my RV storage tanks one day when I was desperate for water. LOL
That is fantastic!!!! Awesome review!!!!!
Could you add an extension to reach down into a bigger fuel tank?
Is it reversable? Would be handy in tight spots like trans fluid swaps to be able to snake the flexible tube part down the fill tube and have it dump out the rigid tube side into a container.
Have owned aquatic turtles my near my entire life. The constant water changes the biggest time investment. This pump cuts that time in 1/2.
Just got one yesterday $12.99 in California +$7 for batteries comes in just under $20
Great idea. I wish someone would make a better quality one though. I've had three of these, they fail far too quickly. They either simply stop working all together, or the little turbine at the bottom gets stuck and can sometimes be freed and it'll work again for a time.
Thing is great, our jetski takes on a lot of water for some reason, after maybe 20 minutes of riding I park up on the beach drink water or something and maybe 4 minutes later I go back out it pumps really good. Update: It died on the 2nd time out yikes
I bought what looks identical from another source, it was terrible. With new batteries, it would take a day to transfer a gallon. I will try the HF version. Ty
hose is to short, and it no like being left out in the rain, but for 12.00 easy to replace
Right to the point, and covers the important "need to know" points. Great review!
Thanks! Better example than last I saw
i have had mixed feeling on mine wasnt HF but identical. sub reliable
I had high hopes it would be a good one! When it does stop working we will take it apart on video and see what failed! :D
Will this do well with muddy water?
Mine didn’t last a whole year. I bought three and they all failed. It’s unfortunate because it’s a nice idea but it just needs to be built better.
Do you feel the need to rinse the pump out by pumping water or soap solution after each use? Or do you just use it for fuel, let it drain and dry, and don't worry about it?
I use the one in this video for gas only, I just let it drip dry. I was using one just for transferring water, but it stopped working. I took it apart and the motor was locked up. Not sure if it was because I was using it for water or not, but the advertisement said it was ok.
@@1D10CRACY Thank you very much for the response. Sounds like what I wanted to hear. I use it for gas, and after each use I run water throught it, and let it drip dry. When I go to reuse it, I fear that it will purge some water somehow, so I waste the first little bit of fuel pumped through, to make sure there is no water mixed with it. It's a complication that I would rather avoid, and it sounds like I could avoid it. I guess if worse comes to worse, and not rinsing the fuel out damages it, it's not that expensive, anyway. Thanks again.
I had one problem the hose is too short for a 5 gallon can to fill a generator.
does it take the liquid down to a dry bottom? how much liquid is left when it stops pumping?
Nice test, thanks.
Would it work with a hose on the end or does the end of the pump have to be in liquid
Does anyone know the OD of the output hose on this? It tapers to a smaller end, and I want to put a hose extender on it. I had one but it was stolen, and I'd like to get a new output hose extension. I usually fill my pickup out of my neighbor's semi. Works great, but needs a longer output hose. Also, when his tank gets low, I can put a handle on the pump and lower it into the tank, but need an even longer extension on the output hose. I remember I bought a length of hose at O'Reilly's. I just don't remember what size.
Output is very close to 5/8. Id use clear 5/8 vinyl and shove over the larger ridge far enough to reach the flex area. Not sure a zip tie would secure it but an O-ring would.
Do you think that would work in a vehicle's gas tank?
Will it work to remove the rainwater in my main water meter outside the house?
Has anymore tried to extend the sucking side. Looking to rig it for a 55 gallon drum 😬
I emptied 3 55 gallon drums full to the top using this pump with a 2 in pvc pipe and a plastic bag to hold air and shaked it up and down and worked like a charm , i did have to shake the pvc 2 or 3 times since it will eventually get air but i am here in this video because of your same question, hope my strategy helps
@@Jesus-zk3ze awesome! Thanks! I was thinking about using a reducing fernco, 1-1/4 over the pumps end and down to 3/4 pvc size for the dip tube. I’ll keep you posted haha.
Whatever works the best , i did it with trash i had laying around, I couldn’t find a hose , but if you have a hose , and a way to heat it up , that will work aswell , i used a torch to bend the pipe i had
@@Jesus-zk3ze nice!
I bought one n it's leaking,how would I fix that?leaking from the ring
Try sealing it with hot glue or hair glue. Hair glue is like liquid rubber once it dries. Any hair supply store will have hair glue for $1 a bottle.
I about to go buy two tomorrow, one for gas, one for diesel, I think it’s a good idea not to mix the fuel.
It works great
they do not suck but they do brake easy. at least the harbor fright ones do. i got one and it worked great but i ended up dropping it from arms lenth and it broke. that easy.
Been 3 years. Is it still working?
I've had two, one I used for water, and the other for gas and other fuels. The one I used for water stopped working after a few months of use, the motor was locked up from corrosion. The one I use for fuel, it's still working.
Great video thank you
Do you think this would work for filling up diffs and transmissions? The hose seems like it can get into some tight areas plus you can always modify a hose to fit
I think it would be slow and may struggle too much. But what about a boat oil transfer pump?
Gas is very flammable, curious how safe these are?
3VDC will not arc. Safer in theory than a commercial gas pump at TexxiShell if the high voltage AC pump arced.
Great pump
How many volts are they? Wonder if I could make it run off my 12v or 18v tool batteries
They run on 2, D cell batteries, so it probably requires 3 volts.
Mine failed right out of the box. The motor spins but it does not transfer fluid. I have called the number indicated in the instructions regarding this. No one answers and no one returned my call even after several attempts. Harbor Freight shame on you.
Why wouldn't you just take it back to the store?
What price SIr one piece
Aren’t they dangerous in events of spontaneous combustion if they’re not specd for it? That’d cost a lot more than $10
Getting the air to vapor mixture correct for combustion would be the odds equivalent of winning the lottery. I would also like to think there is some sort of spark suppression built around the motor. Maybe I'll take one apart one of these days and take a look. Have you seen any articles related to these and combustion?
@@1D10CRACY the reverse lottery. I do it too with these but I never have a warm feeling doing it so I wanted to look into it because ive heard they’re not rated for gas
i found this because i wanted to modify it as a aquarium cleaner
So it starts a syphon but I'm wondering if it works the same way as a fish tank, with the bucket having to be below the water line... but could anyone kindly tell me if this product will transfer liquid UP into a container? Like if he put that milk jug up about 12 inches higher? Thanks. I have a tiny frog pond that I basically flood out every day to keep it clean, but it would be nice to suck up that water into a big garden jug to water my plants with 🤔🤗😁🌿💚💚💚 Thanks for any replies. I'll research it later, but was just hoping someone knew right off the top of their head. 🐸 The dirty little frogs and I thank you
It's a pump and you can't really use it to start a syphon as when you turn the pump off, the flow will stop regardless if the end of the hose is below the water level of what it is pumping. Hope this helps.
I have 15 of this pump right now and they are no good. The gas will fill up the battery compartment and that's not good
I've had two. The first one locked up, I had been using it for water. The 2nd one is still working just fine, but I only use it for gasoline. No complaints so far!
@@1D10CRACY you are lucky so far. Mine started leaking from around the discharge hose connector to the pump and started filling the battery compartment
Can you extend or replace the outlet side easily?
The outlet is simple to extend. Lowes, etc has clear vinyl line that will fit nicely over the dump end.
How much is this?
Wand doesn't fit into most car gas tanks. Hopefully your not in a situation where you need to transfer fuel from a vehicle to a can
Would be a lot better with a longer hose
it's $13 now, unlikely i'll buy it since even on sale it doesn't get below the $10 mark any longer.
Please inform us if the manufacture advocates inflammable petrol pumping with this battery operated pump
You can find a manual on the product page. Hopefully that helps.
That won't work to empty a gas tank though, unless they sell a flexible pipe connector to make its way inside the tank.
The hose needs to be longer
One other thing, harbor freight will not accept them back there is no warranty whatsoever.
Correct, because they can be used to transfer gas or other chemicals, they are considered a hazard to take back into the store. They should have told you to call the number in the manual and by what I have been told, they will ship you a replacement or give you a store credit. Garden/weed sprays are treated the same way.
I go thru about 2 of these a year. Cheap Chinese Junk. Yes I keep buying them cause its the easiest way to get water out of my boat. I just usually buy them on sale but would be nice if they actually put some quality in them. I have tried similar ones from other companies and I think they are all made at the same factory cause they don't last either.
I had been using one for water and it stopped working after a few months of use. When I took it apart, I found the motor seized and rusted. I also have one for gasoline, and oddly it hasn't stopped working and I've had it for a few years. My guess is they leak around the internals and gasoline has not killed the motor. But, they are also not supposed to be used for gas, so I'm surprised I haven't caught fire yet. ;)
GXSp40 syphon pump
It’s sucks ! Doesn’t even go all the way in my tank to reach the gas … did not work at all
The suction end is too large to fit into the oil drain of most small engines.
Battery zise?
The number 2 quantity, D
A moment of silence for those who cringed when he said, “I myself,” and “vicosity.” 😂
You know, it doesn't really bother me. If my poor English is people's major complaint about me then I'm doing very well! :)
Can I use this to change my motorcycle oil 😊
Sure hope so! I'd wanna "transfer pump" to suck! I don't think you're supposed to used them for "volatile" fluids that could be ignited by the lil' electric motor (right, 4 years workin' at a filling station and the "driveway boss" had a lit Phillip Morris in his hand ALL the time, or a lit Zippo like we all carried to light customer's smokes-Charlie only had fingers on ONE hand!).
I used mine maybe 5 times it leaked gas
I have bought several of these and they all break in about 2 months, they are very cheaply made!
Yes it suck I bought 2 of them I they quit after couple times off use
Yes it work pretty well. I had one that failed, but I was using it for water. When I took it apart to fine out why it failed, the motor was seized. The one I use for gasoline is on its 2nd season and still working. For the price, I'm not sure I'd care if I had to replace it every year.
Great for free gas
And a free ride in a crown vic!
Not really. If you are thinking of syphoning free gas from someone”s vehicle…..no way does it reach down in.
@@markb8954 attach a longer hose for more free gas
lol
A better solution is a pressurized tank. It's sealed so no leaks or evaporation going bad. All you need is a foot pump resistant to fumes and a sealed gas can. Takes only a few pumps to pressurize the tank. There is good fuel handle to dispense liquids just like the gas station. the pressure pushes the fuel out. No batteries. You can pressurize a tank in a shed and feed the hose outside for filling machines.
I see garbage applications of this idea. It's so simple. So don't understand how they keep *ucking it up. I rigged a system up that works amazingly well for the past 5 years but unable to find a rubber foot pump resistant to gas fumes. i'm working on building a leather and wooden one. The tank has a one way valve for air so the pump can leak a little without the tank leaking.
I got one of these pumps and on a test with water in my kitchen sink it worked very well. But my problem is that I have about 15 gallons of gas in one of my truck's gas tanks that I would like to get out, not in. The pickup nozzle is too fat to fit into my truck gas tank to pump out the old gas. It would be fine if I was pumping gas into the truck.
My switch broke after one day
Can I transfer bleach
Bought two of them. neither one would pump water. Wasted $,, trashed both of them
I've had three. The one I used for water stopped working. When I took it apart the motor was rusted and frozen. The other two are still working, one is used for fuel, the other sits in a hydro/tranny oil bucket for my tractor.
I bought 3 and all three are junk. So will take 3 and try to make a forth.
I have purchased about 7 of these over the years. Lately, they have become more expensive. They have also changed the design FOR THE WORSE! The hose is flimsy and won't reach the bottom of a Blitz-style 6 gallon gas tank. The black metal ring that "clamps" the hose onto the device leaks, and is not vey tight. I bought two of them at the same time. One did not work at all! The motor made noise, but did not pump a drop of gas. The other one works at the moment, but leaks. Terrible design. The motor/oump is at the bottom of the device. JUNK!
It sure doesn't look like it would take much to improve them and make them more reliable. I've had 3. One locked up, but I used it for water and when I took it apart the motor was rusted up. The other two keep working, knock on wood. One I use for gasoline, and the other I keep in a 5 gallon hydraulic / trans bucket that I use for my tractors.
Don't think I would use that for gasoline.
Why not?
@@1D10CRACY Gas fumes and sparking electric motor.
I wonder what the statistics are of explosions from using these styles of pumps?
@@1D10CRACY probably none in tens of thousands of uses... but hey anxiety is real
I bought based on this review. It’s leaks and is horrible
You should take it back and get a replacement, based on my reply. ;) Going through the comments it appears getting faulty ones is not that uncommon. Some people have also not had good luck with how long they have lasted. One I was using for water stopped working and when I tore it apart to find out why, the motor had rusted up. I have one that I use for fuel and it's probably 3 years old now and still working. So maybe it's a use case or just quality control causing the failures. If you come access a better product, please reply back with the brand/model!
My 30 days return has passed. I had bought it to fill fuel in my toy hauler.
I used it yesterday out of the box and noticed leaks.
I have used an aftermarket clamp along with heavy duty teflon tape.
So far it’s holding .
Once again thank you so much for your advice.
Means a great deal to me
Best regards,
Sikander
Worthless. Have had two of these. They worked once and then never again. Harbor Freight took back no questions asked so they know it's junk. Paid $15 dollars for first one; second one was a direct replacement. But it's going back.
I've had two. One I was using for water died. When it took it apart the motor was froze up. The one I use for gas is still going strong and I use it a lot. Maybe that's the secret. My only complaint is the hose isn't long enough. If you find another brand that you like better, let me know! I'm always looking for better products to review.
@@1D10CRACY I agree it seems like these things don’t like the cold. I’ve only ever used it for water and the second one was ice cold water. Doesn’t explain my first one going bad. But the second one probably the cold.
Absolute junk, hose had a pin hole in hose and sprayed gas. Plus the hose is way too short. I couldn't return it because I had used it for gasoline. Spend more money and get something that works.
What a shame. I liked them. I have two now, one to transfer water when camping, the other I use for fuel. Sounds like you will have to spend more money.
Is the first one piss ?
Kerosene
Broke second time using it
Don't waste your money.
Wasting money is something nobody should do.
Absolute rubbish. I have gone through maybe 15 of them in 4 years. Useless.
Wow, you bought 15 in 4 years? I'd say they are rubbish and why would anyone be that silly! LOL I had one fail that I used for water, when I took it apart I found water or moisture had gotten to the motor and it rusted up. The one I use for gas is on it's 2nd year.
@@1D10CRACY You are a good example of somebody who has no idea what they are talking about. I am a nomad. I live in a vehicle and need a pump because I am disabled and find it extremely difficult to lift a 5 gallon container. The ONLY pump at a small price that says it is ok for gas is this one. They are all garbage. I have tried various brands. All the same. The last one I got for free from HF. I am constantly building and have not had time to address this problem. The exception being at the beginning I made a constant fuel line for my Honda which will draw fuel from a tank. The Honda became very unreliable so I ditched it in favor of 2 x Champions which cannot pull gas. The stupid pumps in your video I have had to consider "the cost of doing business". So I have been buying and then throwing away after a month or however long it lasts. I have been cannibalizing the parts to try and get one working. At the moment I have 3 non working pieces of S in my truck. Yesterday I decided to attack the problem head on after putting it off for 4 years. So I spent over $60 on a pump and got a ammunition case from HF. Today I shall make a fuel pump that works on 12v. These pumps are absolute garbage. Unfortunately for $13 and being portable they are all that is available unless you make your own. I hope you got the clicks you wanted. You have no experience in real life just another dumb YT channel.
Thanks for the positive comments! I like to keep the comments light and funny and I'm glad you caught onto that! You really didn't have to spend the time justifying yourself. As for the UA-cam channel, it's just a fun hobby and I do it for myself because I enjoy it, not for the clicks. I love to see people making their own devices! Sadly as crappy as today's products have become, it's almost a necessity! Maybe a 12 volt transfer pump and some clever plumbing would be a better option! Unfortunately these cheap Chinese pumps are pretty crappy and the really good stick pumps are overpriced.