Harbor Freight Battery Operated Liquid Transfer Pump Review Item 64124

Harbor Freight Battery Operated Liquid Transfer Pump Review Item 64124.

[@stogieltd]

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

[@ghostses]

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.

[@69RIDING]

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.

[@mattmgarza]

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.

[@ghostses]

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.

[@pjhalchemy]

Much better than fuel in the mouth especially at

[@ghostses]

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.

[@glenglene8473]

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.

[@ghostses]

Thanks Glen. Take care, G.

[@philliplawerence5784]

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.

[@ghostses]

Good info! Take care, G.

[@MRrwmac]

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!

[@ghostses]

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.

[@charliewood4158]

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

[@ghostses]

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.

[@tomevans5458]

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!

[@ghostses]

No Tom, I haven't tried it. After thinking more about it, I'm doubtful the pump will prime. Good luck, G.

[@kings17court]

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.

[@ghostses]

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.

[@rodsautter6135]

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?

[@ghostses]

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.

[@rodsautter6135]

@@ghostses Thank you.

[@ghostses]

@@rodsautter6135 No problem Rod. Take care, G.

[@sipthewater]

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.

[@ghostses]

Yeah, oil is too thick for this pump. It's for less viscous materials. Take care, G.

[@larryz24]

Hmmm G, I didn't know HF sold these, I bought 2 from Amazon for a lot more $$ . Thanks for the review.

[@ghostses]

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.

[@JacobWinkle]

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.

[@jimeckenrode1271]

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.

[@ghostses]

For sure Jim! Take care, G.

[@emflocater]

Great video!

[@ghostses]

Thanks, G.

[@michaelwittman1935]

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?

[@ghostses]

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.

[@curiosity2314]

For the price it looks decent.

[@ghostses]

Agreed! Certainly worth the small gamble. Take care, G.

[@yamatok9429]

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

[@ghostses]

I wouldn't know if it could to that. G.

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

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.

[@ghostses]

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.

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

@@ghostses Good to see you posting videos again!!

[@ghostses]

Thanks! G.

[@michaelramsey4920]

I had the same idea with using a piece of hose. Did you ever do that? Did it Prime that way?

[@ghostses]

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.

[@fuentesartist6939]

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.

[@ghostses]

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.

[@robertcassick8614]

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

[@ghostses]

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.

[@tomalders1122]

how do you attach the hose to the pump. i cant get it on there

[@ghostses]

I don't know. I'm pretty sure mine was attached right out of the package. G.

[@limitlesschoices]

ROFL tractor supply sells that for 27.99. Its crazy people don't shop around.

[@ghostses]

I agree Jules! It only takes a few seconds. Take care, G.

[@kumd]

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.

[@ghostses]

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.

[@richardc1983]

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?

[@ghostses]

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.

[@dannygonia7288]

No it is total junk.

[@TheAzimvs]

Hi mate! Just a question if you tried to transfer engine oil from container to car. Can't find anyone has ever tried. Tnx

[@ghostses]

Sorry, no I haven't. Good luck, G.

[@AdirondackNY]

I have moved diesel fuel with it

[@theinsectmanofwv]

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?

[@ghostses]

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.

[@theinsectmanofwv]

@@ghostses Thanks.

[@ghostses]

No problem! G.

[@georgem.kokindajr.941]

How did your modification work by putting smaller hose on suction end of pump?

[@ghostses]

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-philpj8285]

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??

[@artbykeenan]

Is it food grade , wine making siphon

[@ghostses]

I really woulnd't know Karl. Good luck, G.

[@heathbarker3004]

Great for racking homemade wine.

[@ghostses]

That's cool Heath! Good luck, G.

[@frankthespank]

Yeah but you’re sick Dave Mustane you shouldn’t be drinking!

[@heathbarker3004]

Dave Mustaine

[@billcampos3300]

Will it pump differential fluid?

[@ghostses]

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.

[@brandonesparza582]

Did you ever try it for your differential? That's also what I was planning on buying it for

[@Erutan409]

Jesus, that really sucks! Way to go Harbor Freight 👍

[@ghostses]

No doubt right? Take care, G.

[@Fee.1]

See if you can attach a hose to the motor end

[@ghostses]

I had played with it and it doesn't work. Take care, G.

[@frankthespank]

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.

[@ghostses]

It sounds like the batteries aren't making good contact. Try stretching the spring a bit- or exchange it. Good luck, G.

[@frankthespank]

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

[@ghostses]

LOL! Man- you got read the riot act something fierce. Glad the replacement works as it should. Take care, G.

[@farrellwatson1428]

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.

[@ghostses]

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]

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]

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.

[@charlesminks1505]

Thank you! I think I will buy one and adapt a small hose to it to drain my oil. I will use AA batteries.

[@ghostses]

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.

[@carbombtorres1761]

There no way that will work ...no way

[@dmmflys]

Did it work?

[@jat-justamaturetech-philpj8285]

@@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.

[@ilovetoyotatrucks]

Will is suck the old gas out my Toyota pickup tundra?

[@ghostses]

No, you need to find another product for that. Good luck, G.

[@kevinkan8857]

May I know it uses what type of battery?

[@ghostses]

Kevin, it uses 2 D size batteries. G.

[@kevinkan8857]

@@ghostses Thank you very much

[@ghostses]

No problem! G.

[@dannygonia7288]

Uses 2 d cell batteries. The batteries are worth more than the pump

[@TheDisorderly1]

Hope it lasts awhile. Seems like anything I put our corn gas in turns to trash in no time.

[@ghostses]

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.

[@crobasevix8128]

Where can I buy this.. ??

[@ghostses]

Harbor Freight. G.

[@goatmoag]

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.

[@ghostses]

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.

[@iambassador3868]

Sweeeet!!

[@babyhewey6984]

Can I transfer bleach

[@ghostses]

I see no reason why you couldn't use it for that purpose. Good luck, G.

[@dmmflys]

Update???

[@ghostses]

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.

[@dmmflys]

ghostses awesome thanks for the update. I’ll probably add this to my list.

[@ghostses]

No problem! Good luck, G.

[@hi4827]

LA BEAST

[@ghostses]

Thanks, G.

[@lar4305]

Gasoline will kill this pump.

[@ghostses]

I haven't used mine all that much, but thanks for the tip. G.

[@ACYT298]

But it says its for gas as well as the other mentioned liquids

[@lar4305]

@@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.

[@bradjenkins932]

I'v pumped 70gal of gas with mine so far with on problem.

[@kenjenkillasounds]

My exact idea to modify the tip

[@ghostses]

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.]

NOT worth it, I had to take mine apart about 4 times to redo the battery contact parts

[@ghostses]

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.]

@@ghostses it's possible I got the lemon 🍋, obviously I won't buy another one. Peace

[@ghostses]

@@3DDavis1989. That's cool. G.

[@AdirondackNY]

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

[@ghostses]

Good deal! Take care, G.

[@SanitysVoid]

They are JUNK! Work great for a short time then fail. I have bout about ten of them and no more.

[@ghostses]

That's no good. I only use mine now to change fish tank water and have no problems. Take care, G.

[@dannygonia7288]

I bought 2 and both of them worked one time. Cheap sorry chinese junk ripoff

[@ghostses]

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.