Easy way to share transfer pump?

[JDeereman]

Anyone know of a fast, easy way to switch an off-road diesel fuel transfer pump back and forth from one tank to another? or do we need to buy a 2nd pump for a 2nd tank? forget the electric that part is easy. i guess i could use a couple 2" npt unions but i'm hoping for something faster and less bulky. no tools if possible. any ideas?

Theo

 

[tommu56]

What about 2"double tapped bushing with a 3/4 hydraulic quick disconnect on the drop pipe, a male connector on end and a female on pump.

pull up the ring and it's off to go on 2nd tank

tommu

 

[JDeereman]

What about 2"double tapped bushing with a 3/4 hydraulic quick disconnect on the drop pipe, a male connector on end and a female on pump.

pull up the ring and it's off to go on 2nd tank

tommu

Interesting idea if the 3/4" quick disconnect can support the weight of the pump which is both offset and likely to bounce around somewhat on the road. i had a similar idea that also used the drop pipe to support the pump but was warned against it because the drop pipe is too weak. maybe a stronger drop pipe and i'd be all set?

Theo

 

[LBrown59]

Anyone know of a fast, easy way to switch an off-road diesel fuel transfer pump back and forth from one tank to another? or do we need to buy a 2nd pump for a 2nd tank? forget the electric that part is easy. i guess i could use a couple 2" npt unions but i'm hoping for something faster and less bulky. no tools if possible. any ideas?

Theo

Why are you wanting to switch the pump back and forth from one tank to another?
Not clear on what you're trying to acomplish here.

 

[LBrown59]

Interesting idea if the 3/4" quick disconnect can support the weight of the pump which is both offset and likely to bounce around somewhat on the road.

Why is the tank/pump going to be on the road?
I just don't see what you are trying to do here.

Have you considered the possibility of switching the fuel from one tank to the other instead of switching the pump?

 

[LBrown59]

Anyone know of a fast, easy way to switch an off-road diesel fuel transfer pump back and forth from one tank to another? or do we need to buy a 2nd pump for a 2nd tank? forget the electric that part is easy. i guess i could use a couple 2" npt unions but i'm hoping for something faster and less bulky. no tools if possible. any ideas?

Theo

What's the purpose in having the second tank.?

 

[JDeereman]

What's the purpose in having the second tank.?

Probably about the same purpose as having three tractors. one wasn't enough to meet my needs.

Theo

 

[jwstewar]

Good one Theo. I was thinking the same thing. Except multiple tanks makes more sense.

 

[J0be269]

Seriously, LB did bring up one good point. I'm assuming the tanks are residing in the bed of a truck or on a trailer most of the time. If they are pretty close to each otheryou could alway elevate one tank an inch or two higher than the other. Then come up with a way to connect the two tanks at their lowest points. This was your higher tank (without pump) would completly drain into your lower tank (with pump). Would give you the incrased capacity without the need for moving the pump.

 

[AlanB]

Anyone know of a fast, easy way to switch an off-road diesel fuel transfer pump back and forth from one tank to another? or do we need to buy a 2nd pump for a 2nd tank? forget the electric that part is easy. i guess i could use a couple 2" npt unions but i'm hoping for something faster and less bulky. no tools if possible. any ideas?

Theo

Are the tanks physically close to each other or is it something like a tank in your truck and a tank at the house?

In the petroleum world (that sounds wrong) but it is commonly done with Camlocks and hoses. Might need to build a little skid or something for your pump (we have one we keep on a handtruck) and then just put appropriate ends on your stuff.

I am probably spelling the name wrong, but you can look down the list here

Fuel & Energy Classifieds in Moreno Valley, Auctions, and Sales near Moreno Valley, California

and see several versions etc. of Camlocks. An industrial hose house should have them on the shelf in various sizes and configurations to meet your needs, there are also caps etc. available easily.