Harbor Freight Battery Operated Liquid Transfer Pump Review Item 64124.
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@stogieltd5 жыл бұрын
I just watched you review on the transfer pump and wanted to thank you. After 2 back surgeries I still have small particles of shrapnel on the spinal cord which can not be removed. I can walk limited distances, mow the yard and such however, I can not lift over 10 lbs without the chance of severe damage. When I go to the gas station I can only buy 1 gal. of gas at a time for my riding lawnmower unless there's someone else available to pour my gas for me. I suppose I could carry 5 - 1 gal. cans but I don't want to! LMBO, after watching your review I believe I'll try one of these for myself to transfer gas from a 5 gal. can to my lawnmower. Thanks for your review
@ghostses5 жыл бұрын
That's cool Russel! Give this a go. For what it costs- it really could be the answer for your situation. I can see it being very useful for you. If you do get one- let me know how it's working out for you. Good luck, G.
@69RIDING3 жыл бұрын
THIS PUMP IS A TOTAL PIECE OF JUNK. IF YOU GET A SUMMER SUE OUT OF IT CONSIDER YOURSELF LUCKY. THE SWITCHES TOTALLY SUCK. THEY JUST DON'T LAST. I LIKE SOME OF HARBOR FREIGHT STUFF BUT THIS IS CHINA JUNK. HARBOR FREIGHT SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THEMSELVES.
@mattmgarza5 жыл бұрын
I used it to get windshield wiper fluid at the junk yard, lol. It paid for half of the cost of the pump in less than an hour at the junk yard, just from doing that. Make fun of me if you want, but it saved money. :) Wiper fluid isn't actually used, like most other automotive fluids. It's just being stored. As long as the tank is clean, it's as good as new.
@ghostses5 жыл бұрын
I say that's a great use for it Matt! Nothing wrong with saving a bit here and there. If you're going to be there anyway, might as well suck a few tanks! Take care, G.
@pjhalchemy6 жыл бұрын
Much better than fuel in the mouth especially at
@ghostses6 жыл бұрын
Very true...lol. I think HF sells a jiggle type siphon- but am not 100% sure. If this doesn't meet my goal- I'll come up with something else. Take care, G.
@glenglene84732 жыл бұрын
I wish I see your video early on today. I did rear and front differentials and having a hard time getting the oil filled. I spilled more oil than actually filled it.
@ghostses2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Glen. Take care, G.
@philliplawerence57844 жыл бұрын
The battery one is OK when you need to transfer on the same level, or even above the fluid source, but it will eat batteries and the single o-ring seal fails real quick. Otherwise, use the cheaper standard vacuum pump and put the fluid source above where it will come out. Either one will work with gas or diesel, but anything heavier than 5W vegatable oil, forget it. I used a battery one for about 3 months, when it died. Now I use a manual one when I transfer fuel after removing ethanol.
@ghostses4 жыл бұрын
Good info! Take care, G.
@MRrwmac6 жыл бұрын
7 bucks, worth a try. Your idea for adding a smaller hose was what I was thinking since it doesn’t look like it would fit in a gas tank to drain for winter. Your demo was nice to see how it really worked nicely. I also wish it would have siphoned. D cell batteries? Reminds me of the toys back in the 50’s and 60’s. D and C cells ..... oh boy.... our poor parents!
@ghostses6 жыл бұрын
I agree Mac! I don't know if extending it with a smaller hose will work, as far as priming- but will try it out. Yep, I just happen to have a pack that was still good. I think I bought them for a Mag light years ago but never used them. Take care, G.
@charliewood41584 жыл бұрын
This is great mine is 2 years old I use it for gas I went and bought 5 more gave a couple away love it
@ghostses4 жыл бұрын
That's cool Charlie! Mine didn't work out for my initial purpose, but is working quite well for changing out the water in a fish tank. Take care, G.
@tomevans54585 жыл бұрын
Checking to see if you eventually made the "sleeve" idea with a smaller tube? Would like something like this to drain the oil from my mower dip stick instead of flipping it over. Thanks!
@ghostses5 жыл бұрын
No Tom, I haven't tried it. After thinking more about it, I'm doubtful the pump will prime. Good luck, G.
@kings17court2 жыл бұрын
I use it for tranferring gas, and really rather not rinse through with water, after. I do it cause suppposedly you are supposed to. My fear is that some water remains within, and next time you try to transfer some fuel, you might get some unwanted water along with with it. Is that a potential problem? What I do as a precaution is waste a little fuel initially, and then start transferring fuel to the equipment.
@ghostses2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't worry too much about it. If you flush it with water that's cool, just let it hang and dry. Good luck, G.
@rodsautter61352 жыл бұрын
I would like your opinion. I want to use it to siphon automatic transmission fluid out of the fill tube. Any ideas on attaching a small diameter hose to fit?
@ghostses2 жыл бұрын
My opinion is this Rod: It will not suck anything up with an attached tube of any sort. I've tried it for my application with just a couple of inches of tubing and it simply doesn't have enough "suction" to make that happen. For what you're wanting to do, it's a no go. Look elsewhere to find a solution for your application. It does work extremely well as it is and what it's for though. Good luck, G.
@rodsautter61352 жыл бұрын
@@ghostses Thank you.
@ghostses2 жыл бұрын
@@rodsautter6135 No problem Rod. Take care, G.
@sipthewater3 жыл бұрын
Pumps water fine. It would not pump engine oil at all. Slowly rises for a minute up the hose and that's it. Did a drop a minute.
@ghostses3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, oil is too thick for this pump. It's for less viscous materials. Take care, G.
@larryz246 жыл бұрын
Hmmm G, I didn't know HF sold these, I bought 2 from Amazon for a lot more $$ . Thanks for the review.
@ghostses6 жыл бұрын
I don't know how long they've been selling them. I saw it in a flyer so I picked one up. Take care, G.
@JacobWinkle5 жыл бұрын
I was about to do the same and get one off Amazon but I'm glad I came over to KZbin to do some research and came across this video. Got a harbor freight right down the road. Im going to check that out in the morning. This would be great when out camping.
@jimeckenrode12714 жыл бұрын
I just bought one on line exactly like that one and paid 3 times the amount you paid. Harbor Freight is the way to go.
@ghostses4 жыл бұрын
For sure Jim! Take care, G.
@emflocater4 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@ghostses4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, G.
@michaelwittman19354 жыл бұрын
How long is the clear tube attached to the pump? Is it replaceable? I want to fill excess 5 gallon cans of gas into my truck which sits quite high above the ground 39" so it doesnt look like the clear tube will reach that far. Any thoughts?
@ghostses4 жыл бұрын
I don't have it with me Michael- but as a guess- I would say it's somewhere between 16-24". I doesn't appear to be replaceable but you might be able to figure something out. I don't know how much lift the pump really has and it if would fit your needs. I guess the gamble would be cheap enough to experiment though. Take care, G.
@curiosity23146 жыл бұрын
For the price it looks decent.
@ghostses6 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Certainly worth the small gamble. Take care, G.
@yamatok94293 жыл бұрын
Hi, Thanks you for the video...Could you please advise if its ok to use it with Olive oil... Occasionally I need to pump 5 litre of olive oil from big container to small one ...Wondering if the pump could do the job, Thanks
@ghostses3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't know if it could to that. G.
@Lanninglongarmmowing6 жыл бұрын
That is pretty cool. I didn't know harbor freight sold those. Is the hose replaceable? I would use this to transfer fuel out of 5 gallon cans into our large 275 gallon tank. Would need a longer hose though.
@ghostses6 жыл бұрын
I agree! I didn't either until I saw a flyer the day I bought it. I would say it could be replaced if a replacement could be found. Or something would need to be cobbled together. Good to hear from you, G.
@Lanninglongarmmowing6 жыл бұрын
@@ghostses Good to see you posting videos again!!
@ghostses6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! G.
@michaelramsey49204 жыл бұрын
I had the same idea with using a piece of hose. Did you ever do that? Did it Prime that way?
@ghostses4 жыл бұрын
Yes Michael, I did try it but it was a failure. Even with a 1" length of small hose (maybe a 1/4" diameter) it did not have enough to prime itself. If that's your goal, look for another solution. Take care, G.
@fuentesartist69393 жыл бұрын
These pumps have let me down. I purchased the first one it started leaking after about 20 gallons of use with gasoline. Purchased a second pump it started leaking in the same place after about 20 gallons of use. You can not return to harbor freight after you have used it with gasoline, they want you to send it to a different facility. I can not recommend this pump.
@ghostses3 жыл бұрын
That's no good! I don't use this one for gas since it didn't work out for my purposes. I now use it for changing the water in a fish tank. It still works great for that. Maybe there is a better option for you out there- who knows? Take care, G.
@robertcassick86142 жыл бұрын
It only lasts for about a month or two before the motor burns out! At least that’s what happened to me? I did jus water
@ghostses2 жыл бұрын
I've turned this one into a "change out the fish water" since it didn't work out for my purpose. It's still working for what we use it for. No good you're dies here and there. Take care, G.
@tomalders11224 жыл бұрын
how do you attach the hose to the pump. i cant get it on there
@ghostses4 жыл бұрын
I don't know. I'm pretty sure mine was attached right out of the package. G.
@limitlesschoices3 жыл бұрын
ROFL tractor supply sells that for 27.99. Its crazy people don't shop around.
@ghostses3 жыл бұрын
I agree Jules! It only takes a few seconds. Take care, G.
@kumd4 жыл бұрын
Got just one use out of mine unfortunately, just stopped turning on. going back to buy another like an idiot. The hose sucks on it too if your trying to fill a vehicle.
@ghostses4 жыл бұрын
Yeah. This one didn't work out for my purposes. It's now used for changing water in the fish tank. Works great for that. Good luck, G.
@richardc19835 жыл бұрын
If I was to use this for an aquarium would it cope with sand particles and bits of dead plant? Can the end be taken off to unclog?
@ghostses5 жыл бұрын
The end spins freely but I couldn't get mine off. You might consider using a plastic container with a bunch of small holes and put the pump in it. It should filter most things. Also consider a finer filter on the pump itself- like window screen material. Hope this helps, G.
@dannygonia72883 жыл бұрын
No it is total junk.
@TheAzimvs5 жыл бұрын
Hi mate! Just a question if you tried to transfer engine oil from container to car. Can't find anyone has ever tried. Tnx
@ghostses5 жыл бұрын
Sorry, no I haven't. Good luck, G.
@AdirondackNY5 жыл бұрын
I have moved diesel fuel with it
@theinsectmanofwv5 жыл бұрын
Mine worked really well. I used a garden hose on the end to drain a small pool. I think it got clogged with debris so I got a replacement and put a mesh strainer on it. Does anyone know how to take it apart to clean a clog?
@ghostses5 жыл бұрын
That's cool Karl. I don't know if it can be taken apart. If you have an air compressor, or access to one, you might try to blow it out from the discharge end. Good luck, G.
@theinsectmanofwv5 жыл бұрын
@@ghostses Thanks.
@ghostses5 жыл бұрын
No problem! G.
@georgem.kokindajr.9415 жыл бұрын
How did your modification work by putting smaller hose on suction end of pump?
@ghostses5 жыл бұрын
I tested with it a bit George, by using a small piece of clear tubing simply taped to the end. It had trouble priming and getting everything from the test tank if it would prime. There's just not enough suction. Good luck, G.
@jat-justamaturetech-philpj82853 жыл бұрын
I've just started experimenting with it. Since the bottom siphon has to be in the fluid, if your trying to siphon out of a cars gas tank, you'll need to put a hose inside the tank and fill the hose with gas to the top and then somehow connect the pump to the hose so it's in the liquid. The trick is to find how to adapt the different sizes of hoses?? Meaning the hose size to fit the pump will not fit down into the tank filler tube in newer car's??
@artbykeenan5 жыл бұрын
Is it food grade , wine making siphon
@ghostses5 жыл бұрын
I really woulnd't know Karl. Good luck, G.
@heathbarker30045 жыл бұрын
Great for racking homemade wine.
@ghostses5 жыл бұрын
That's cool Heath! Good luck, G.
@frankthespank4 жыл бұрын
Yeah but you’re sick Dave Mustane you shouldn’t be drinking!
@heathbarker30044 жыл бұрын
Dave Mustaine
@billcampos33004 жыл бұрын
Will it pump differential fluid?
@ghostses4 жыл бұрын
I don't think it would Bill. That's some pretty viscous stuff. Don't think it would be up to the task. Some sort of vacuum extraction would probably do better. Good luck, G.
@brandonesparza5823 жыл бұрын
Did you ever try it for your differential? That's also what I was planning on buying it for
@Erutan4095 жыл бұрын
Jesus, that really sucks! Way to go Harbor Freight 👍
@ghostses5 жыл бұрын
No doubt right? Take care, G.
@Fee.15 жыл бұрын
See if you can attach a hose to the motor end
@ghostses5 жыл бұрын
I had played with it and it doesn't work. Take care, G.
@frankthespank4 жыл бұрын
Just got one and put batteries in it for the first time, not working... it comes on if I shake it but it is built very cheap, I only paid $10 on sale at Harbor Freight but I don’t want to throw $10 in the trash and gas to the store isn’t free either. Ugh... broken out of the box. Guess I’ll exchange it next time I go to Harbor Freight.
@ghostses4 жыл бұрын
It sounds like the batteries aren't making good contact. Try stretching the spring a bit- or exchange it. Good luck, G.
@frankthespank4 жыл бұрын
ghostses - I tried stretching the spring, no go. I exchanged it, new one works like a champ. God, the lady that exchanged it for me at Harbor Freight, apparently you need to tell them that you haven’t put any liquid through it four hundred and eighty two times!!!! Her: “I can’t take it back if you put any liquid through it.” Me: “I haven’t put any liquid through it.” Her: “Have you pumped any liquid through it?” Me: “No, I have not put any liquid through this pump.” Her: “You didn’t put ANY liquid through it?” Me: “No. I have not put ANY liquid through it.” Her: “Because I can’t take it back if you-“ Me: “I know, I have not pumped any liquid through this pump, I only put batteries in it.” Her: “::::carefully inspects the end of the pump that still has the sticker covering the input which says to call an 800 number if removed and not return it to the store::::” Me: “Can I just get another one....?” Her: “...you didn’t put any liquid through this?” Good god!!!! I was about to lose my damn mind! Sheeesh.... But yeah, new one works great, $10 is a great buy though I had to pay extra for mine as you can see, LOL
@ghostses4 жыл бұрын
LOL! Man- you got read the riot act something fierce. Glad the replacement works as it should. Take care, G.
@farrellwatson14282 жыл бұрын
You can only use this thing once maybe twice. Afterwards, you go to use it and it doesn’t work even if you put new batteries in it.
@ghostses2 жыл бұрын
Farrell, I only used mine a couple of times with gasoline since it didn't work for my specific purpose. It's been used ever since to change out aquarium water and still works fine for me. I can't speak to them beyond that. Good luck, G.
@johnroidt9242 Жыл бұрын
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.
@ghostses Жыл бұрын
That's no good. I think it has a brushed DC motor in it, so if you accidentally put the batteries in backwards it would spin the wrong direction. May not be the problem, but worth checking into. Good luck, G.
@charlesminks15056 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I think I will buy one and adapt a small hose to it to drain my oil. I will use AA batteries.
@ghostses6 жыл бұрын
Charles, I'm not sure if it will self prime with a long length of hose but for what it cost- it's worth a shot. Good luck, G.
@carbombtorres17614 жыл бұрын
There no way that will work ...no way
@dmmflys4 жыл бұрын
Did it work?
@jat-justamaturetech-philpj82853 жыл бұрын
@@carbombtorres1761 . Only if you fill the hose while it's in the filler tube you are siphoning from so the pump if in the liquid.
@ilovetoyotatrucks3 жыл бұрын
Will is suck the old gas out my Toyota pickup tundra?
@ghostses3 жыл бұрын
No, you need to find another product for that. Good luck, G.
@kevinkan88575 жыл бұрын
May I know it uses what type of battery?
@ghostses5 жыл бұрын
Kevin, it uses 2 D size batteries. G.
@kevinkan88575 жыл бұрын
@@ghostses Thank you very much
@ghostses5 жыл бұрын
No problem! G.
@dannygonia72883 жыл бұрын
Uses 2 d cell batteries. The batteries are worth more than the pump
@TheDisorderly16 жыл бұрын
Hope it lasts awhile. Seems like anything I put our corn gas in turns to trash in no time.
@ghostses6 жыл бұрын
Time will tell and I agree!!! I do my best to run E-free in my small engines but sometimes I don't since I have to travel a ways to get it. Take care, G.
@crobasevix81284 жыл бұрын
Where can I buy this.. ??
@ghostses3 жыл бұрын
Harbor Freight. G.
@goatmoag6 жыл бұрын
I walked into Walmart one day and found a whole box almost like these (HF ones are a little different then most you see) they had marked down to $2. Course I grabbed all them as I'm apt to do, as clearance is my favorite department. Got up to pay for them and I think the cashier was rather smitten, though my daughters who were with me always deny that that is a possibility any gal would be, and she actually gave me a sly look and charged me $1 per (next time we were in and checked out through her per chance, there was a feller that looked a lot like a younger me hanging all over her, though not as handsome as I, that she was getting alone with great, but that didn't crack the disbelief of the daughters much). I actually didn't realize she had only charged me ta $1 per till after I left, but sure wasn't going to complain about it. Mainly bought them for kerosene heaters, but they are good for all sorts of applications. They do suck batteries though, so I have some AA to D sell adapters I use for it. Way better charging the AAs and using them in the adapter considering the cost of D bats. Of course, they have the manual pumps that you can pick up for $1 at the $1 stores, but are probably better off getting some of the ones with the solid tube for the intake rather the flex ones like the outlet. The parts off the $1 ones are great for repair parts too though. As always love your vids, thank you.
@ghostses6 жыл бұрын
LOL! The AA to D adapters are a good idea. I have some old D rechargables around here somewhere- but they're probably past life by now. Take care, G.
@iambassador38685 жыл бұрын
Sweeeet!!
@babyhewey69842 жыл бұрын
Can I transfer bleach
@ghostses2 жыл бұрын
I see no reason why you couldn't use it for that purpose. Good luck, G.
@dmmflys4 жыл бұрын
Update???
@ghostses4 жыл бұрын
Yes! It didn't work out for my purposes for what I stated in the video. I tried using a smaller tube on the end to drain my tanks but it wouldn't prime. Since then, it's been cleaned and is now used to change out water in an aquarium and it's still working great. Hope this helps. Take care, G.
@dmmflys4 жыл бұрын
ghostses awesome thanks for the update. I’ll probably add this to my list.
@ghostses4 жыл бұрын
No problem! Good luck, G.
@hi48274 жыл бұрын
LA BEAST
@ghostses4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, G.
@lar43055 жыл бұрын
Gasoline will kill this pump.
@ghostses5 жыл бұрын
I haven't used mine all that much, but thanks for the tip. G.
@ACYT2985 жыл бұрын
But it says its for gas as well as the other mentioned liquids
@lar43055 жыл бұрын
@@ACYT298 Yea i know, the one i bought was fine till i used it to drain gas from my mower. the next time i used it , it was frozen.
@bradjenkins9324 жыл бұрын
I'v pumped 70gal of gas with mine so far with on problem.
@kenjenkillasounds4 жыл бұрын
My exact idea to modify the tip
@ghostses4 жыл бұрын
I tried some things but it didn't work. It wouldn't prime. If you try something and it works, let me know what you did. Take care, G.
@3DDavis1989.3 жыл бұрын
NOT worth it, I had to take mine apart about 4 times to redo the battery contact parts
@ghostses3 жыл бұрын
I haven't had any problems with mine Darrin. It didn't work out for my intended purpose so now I use it to change out fish tank water. I don't know if they've changed something over the years. Take care, G.
@3DDavis1989.3 жыл бұрын
@@ghostses it's possible I got the lemon 🍋, obviously I won't buy another one. Peace
@ghostses3 жыл бұрын
@@3DDavis1989. That's cool. G.
@AdirondackNY5 жыл бұрын
I bought one and i love it. It will fill a 5 gallon jug in 3 minutes. It will siphon a jug of gas if the jug is higher
@ghostses5 жыл бұрын
Good deal! Take care, G.
@SanitysVoid3 жыл бұрын
They are JUNK! Work great for a short time then fail. I have bout about ten of them and no more.
@ghostses3 жыл бұрын
That's no good. I only use mine now to change fish tank water and have no problems. Take care, G.
@dannygonia72883 жыл бұрын
I bought 2 and both of them worked one time. Cheap sorry chinese junk ripoff
@ghostses3 жыл бұрын
Not good Danny. Mine got dedicated to changing the water in our fish tanks since it did not meet what I wanted to do with it. It's still working great for that purpose. Take care, G.