Re: Which fuel line would you recommend?

Posted by kcm.MN on April 10, 2019 at 18:37:43 from (174.219.147.173):

In Reply to: Which fuel line would you recommend? posted by kcm.MN on April 10, 2019 at 15:50:59:

Thanks for the input. Rather than switching to smaller cans, am going with the fuel pump. Why? Simple -- that's what fits our needs. I have to manually transfer gas to my Dodge plow truck in winter, the riding mower, push mower, Farmall, etc during rest of year. I have tried changing out cans, but there are times when it's almost unbearable in the cold and wind, or when skeeters are horribly bad, not to mention inevitable spillage now and then.

So, here's what I have in mind. I ordered (2) of these fuel pumps:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JPDZC4M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Will use (1) pump most of the time. Only plan to use both pumps together when filling the Dodge or the tractor, which have tanks that will easily hold a full 5-gal can. With the smaller engines come smaller tanks, so just one pump will work fine for us.

Will make a "filling station" for the pumps. They will be mounted on a metal post that goes into the ground. Using metal for the reason mentioned, to allow any static to escape to ground. Will also have a thin copper wire wrapped around part of the hose(s) that will wrap around the fuel line both input and output sides, plus over the pump(s). That should ensure proper grounding.

When needed, will connect the pump(s) to a small 12v battery. Once connected to battery, will have to flip a switch to start each pump. And yes, I have a fail-safe to prevent any confusion about which hose/pump is being used, and which switch to turn on/off.

Same as at gas station, will be standing right there the entire time. Gas cans will be stored a short distance away, sealed as always. Hose ends will be protected against bugs or contamination getting into lines.

Heck, just typing all this out is more complicated than what I have in mind. Also, the Dodge (for example) is difficult to fill using "any" gas can. Always have to use a long neck funnel, which means lifting the gas cans higher in the air.

Anyway, not looking as to whether I'll do this or not -- the decision has been made. I was asking about what type of line might be best. See, I ordered the polyurethane fuel line:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045LE5CE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

What I got was PVC fuel line. Says right on it, "50' SPI 5/16" CLR PVC FUEL LINE". The two lines appear to be similarly priced. I wanted polyurethane because I thought it would be more flexible in cold weather, plus I didn't realize that there was even such a thing as PVC fuel line. So, that's why I asked.

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