This manual siphon pump moves gas, diesel, and light liquids without requiring electrical power. The kit features a 1.5-meter clear hose and a thick rubber bulb with built-in check valves. It starts flow with two squeezes, making fluid drains straightforward and clean. Features and Benefits
- Siphon hose with hand primer bulb - Gets fluid moving fast so you never have to start suction by mouth.
- Integrated one-way check valves - Stop backflow immediately to keep liquid moving steady through the line.
- 1.5-meter fuel-grade transparent tubing - Lets you watch the fluid flow while resisting chemical breakdown from gasoline.
- Multi use fluid transfer hand pump design - Handles fuel, water, and thin fluids without needing a power outlet. Applications
- Moving fuel from a truck gas tank or fuel can into lawnmowers, generators, and small engines.
- Emptying stagnant water from fish tanks, clogged sinks, and small storage barrels.
- Keeping in a vehicle roadside kit for emergency fuel transfers between tanks.
What It Is
This is a manual siphon pump supplied in black, designed for transferring automotive fluids without the need for power supplies. The kit includes a 1.5m hose suitable for reaching into vehicle fluid reservoirs and portable fuel containers. Built as a mechanical hand siphon pump, it creates the initial suction required to draw liquids through the pipework and maintain flow. It is engineered specifically for moving oil and fuel cleanly, offering tradespeople and mechanics an easy, self-contained method to decant liquids between tanks without splashing, spillage, or reliance on mains electricity.
Key Uses & Applications
This kit suits automotive workshops and commercial fleet maintenance for car and truck liquid transfer. Key applications include:
- Draining fuel tanks on cars and trucks prior to tank removal or fuel sender replacement
- Transferring clean diesel or petrol into machinery fuel tanks from jerry cans
- Removing excess engine oil from sumps or reservoirs during servicing
- Decanting waste fuel or oil into suitable disposal drums
The manual operation makes it suitable for roadside recovery, forecourt maintenance, and remote site work where electric pumps are impractical or present an ignition hazard.
How to Choose
When selecting a hand pump, consider hose length, mechanism type, and fluid ratings. Knowing how to use a siphon pump correctly depends on working height; the supply container must sit higher than the receiving vessel to allow gravity to maintain the transfer once primed. If you are learning how to siphon gas with a hand pump, ensure your fluid media is strictly compatible with fuel to prevent the hose material degrading. For truck tanks and deep reservoirs, verify that the 1.5m reach is sufficient. If you need to push fluid uphill without a gravity drop, choose a rotary drum pump instead.
Color: Black. Application: Automotive, Trucks. Compatible Media: Oil, Fuel. Hose Length: 1.5 m. Operation Type: Manual. Product Type: Siphon Pump. Hose Inner Diameter: 8 mm. Hose Length: 1.5 m. Hose Outer Diameter: 12 mm. Hose Material: Transparent PVC. Pump Body Material: NBR Rubber and Aluminum Alloy. Operating Pressure Range: 0.2 - 6 bar. Operating Temperature Range: -30°C to 130°C. Fluid Compatibility: Diesel, Petrol, Oil, Water. Color: Black. Flow Rate: 5 L/min. Opening Pressure: 0.2 bar. Product Type: Manual Siphon Pump Kit. Recommended Vehicle Type: Automobiles, Trucks, Motorcycles. Valve Mechanism: Dual Direct-Stop One-Way Check Valves. Q: What is the length of the tubing included with this siphon pump? A: The kit includes a 1.5-meter flexible transfer hose. That length gives you enough reach to move fluids between ground containers and truck beds without spilling.. Q: What kind of plastic is used for the pump housing? A: It is molded from thick polyethylene that resists cracking from petroleum contact. The internal check valves use nitrile rubber to prevent backflow during pumping.. Q: Can I use this manual pump to drain standard engine oil and diesel? A: Yes, it works with diesel, light motor oil, transmission fluid, and water. Avoid using it with thin solvents like lacquer thinner, which soften the internal seals.. Q: Does this manual transfer kit come with warranty coverage? A: The kit includes a one-year replacement warranty against manufacturing defects. If the bulb or hose splits under normal use within that period, we send replacement parts.. Q: Why buy this manual pump instead of an electric transfer model? A: It does not need batteries or electrical outlets to operate, making it practical for roadside emergencies. You get a dependable fluid mover for a fraction of the cost of powered units..