12 volt water pump
Submitted: Tuesday, Jul 03, 2012 at 13:14
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Swaggy1963
Hi All I am after some sort of 12 volt water pump that I can use to transfer water from jerry cans I have looked at a 12 volt shower but they wont fit in the jerry can opening I have also looked at Tanami pumps but will only consider one of these as a last resort as I think they are to much hassle with having to set up your compressor i want something that I can just plug into a cigarette socket and drop a hose in the jerry can I am wondering if a windscreen washer pump would pump enough water but would like to hear from someone who has already solved the problem if possible thanks.
Andrew
Reply By: Charlie B2 - Tuesday, Jul 03, 2012 at 13:28
Tuesday, Jul 03, 2012 at 13:28
Hi Andrew,
I'd probably forget about the windscreen washer pump - it'd more than likely burn out before you got a jerry-can half-empty.
I haven't used one myself, but why not talk to Whitworths or another marine outlet about a marine bilge pump.
They're not terribly expensive, don't think they have to be submerged to work, just a hose into the jerry, I'd reckon, and a lot of folk on this site use them rather than "el cheapo" shower pumps with good results - and YOU can choose how much water you want to move and how quickly.
If I'm wrong, I'm sure someone will let me know in no uncertain terms! :-)
Regards,
Charlie
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Follow Up By: Andrew & Jen - Tuesday, Jul 03, 2012 at 13:48
Tuesday, Jul 03, 2012 at 13:48
I reckon Charlie is on the money.
Plenty of choice with low pressure, (relatively) high volume bilge pumps at a chandlers - eg Whitworths. Just make sure that the rated amps are below the fuse for a cig lighter.
Cheers
Andrew
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Follow Up By: Member - Duncan W (WA) - Tuesday, Jul 03, 2012 at 15:01
Tuesday, Jul 03, 2012 at 15:01
I use a small pressure pump like they use in caravans and camper trailers. Get it wired up to a cig lighter plug and attach suitable sized piping and Bob's your aunty. I use
mine with an old el-cheepo shower hose and spray as a shower and for water transfer I just unscrew the shower head.
Bought a new one the other day to fit to my
water tank in the car cost $59.95 from BCF.
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Tuesday, Jul 03, 2012 at 19:07
Tuesday, Jul 03, 2012 at 19:07
Hi Andrew,
Don't disregard the Tanami pump altogether mate.
I guess it depends on how much and how often you wish to transfer the water, but I love my Tanami pump for transferring fuel.
You don't necessarily need a compressor either, again depending on the volume you are transferring.
I sometimes use my Tanami pump with a simple bicycle
hand pump. You only need a little bit of air pressure. The safety relief valve operates at about 4PSI anyway.
I made up a 3 metre length of air hose with an inline valve (tap) to control the air flow and clip on air chucks to connect to the tyre valves.
On my previous vehicle I used the spare tyre mounted on the back and could empty two 20 litre jerries easily.
Now, alas, I don't have the spare in an accessible place and just use the bicyle
hand pump to transfer the fuel from jerries mounted on the front of my camper.
I also have a 10 litre air tank which can be pressurized to 100psi but it is a little too bulky for regular camping exercises.
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Follow Up By: Swaggy1963 - Wednesday, Jul 04, 2012 at 10:37
Wednesday, Jul 04, 2012 at 10:37
Gday Bill thanks for your info I had already heard of running the pump from a spare tyre but I would prefer to go with an electric pump as I have a cig socket close to where my jerries are stored I have 12 of them and one outside the trailer with a tap on and I will only be transferring water if i was going to be doing petrol i would definately go with the tanami.
thanks
Andrew
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