Transfer pump hose

[JJZ 109]

Just bought This transfer pump from Northern Tool. Looking for a small length of hose (approximately 6') to attach to it for fueling a Kubota B3030 cab out of a 5 gallon can.
Obviously I need something that will stand up to diesel without breaking down, but 14' seems to be the standard length from TSC, NAPA or online stores. I did find one online from Ace hardware, but even that is a 10 footer and I'd rather not have a bunch of hose coiling around things or creating a tripping hazard.
Anyone know of a spot to purchase shorter lengths?

 

[JJZ 109]

Well, now the hose is the least of the problem. It would appear that the female thread on the discharge side of the pump is metric. Now the problem would be to find a way to adapt it to either 3/4 or 1 inch NPT so that I could use any of the widely available hoses.
Maybe the thing will go back to Northern Tool for something easier to attach a hose to or to at least adapt somehow.

 

[LBrown59]

Just bought This transfer pump from Northern Tool. Looking for a small length of hose (approximately 6') to attach to it for fueling a Kubota B3030 cab out of a 5 gallon can.
Obviously I need something that will stand up to diesel without breaking down, but 14' seems to be the standard length from TSC, NAPA or online stores. I did find one online from Ace hardware, but even that is a 10 footer and I'd rather not have a bunch of hose coiling around things or creating a tripping hazard.
Anyone know of a spot to purchase shorter lengths?

Just go to an auto parts store and get a 6 foot piece of fuel line hose in 1/2 5/8 or what ever diamater you want / need.
They will cut it to length for you.
If you had a diesel pick up where would you find fuel lines for it; at an auto parts store,right ?

 

[LBrown59]

Well, now the hose is the least of the problem. It would appear that the female thread on the discharge side of the pump is metric. Now the problem would be to find a way to adapt it to either 3/4 or 1 inch NPT so that I could use any of the widely available hoses.
Maybe the thing will go back to Northern Tool for something easier to attach a hose to or to at least adapt somehow.

This is a much nicer - better pump for only 68 dollars more
and the fittings to connect it to a 1/2 5/8 or other diameter hose are readily available.

If it were me I'd send the hand pump back to Northern and exchange it for this one.
I used a pump like this and 1/2 inch hose to build this set up?

 

[JJZ 109]

I can probably get the adapter that I need Here, but do you think I can find a thread pitch gauge at the local Lowe's or Home Depot? There doesn't seem to be any listed online at those stores so I'm not wasting time on a 12 mile drive to search the store. I need to find out exactly which thread I'm dealing with before I can try to adapt to NPT. I guess I'll try my luck Monday at the local Fastenal or Hiawatha Fasteners.
I'm only fueling one tractor every once in a while, so a hand pump will serve the needs just fine. Pretty discouraging though to find out about the metric thread and not be able to jump in the truck and go grab what I need to adapt it.

 

[LBrown59]

Now the problem would be to find a way to adapt it to either 3/4 or 1 inch NPT so that I could use any of the widely available hoses.

I went with 1/2 inch hose because it's more flexable than the bigger bulkier stiffer awakward to handle 3/4 and 1 inch stuff.
The half inch stuff is much easier to handle coil and store than the 3/4 and inch stuff.

 

[JJZ 109]

If it were me I'd send the hand pump back to Northern and exchange it for this one.
I used a pump like this and 1/2 inch hose to build this set up?

I just took a look at Northern Tool's website. The return policy states that the process takes 2 -4 weeks. I'm thinking that I can get this thing adapted to a 3/4"NPT well before that time frame.

 

[LBrown59]

I can probably get the adapter that I need Here,

Have you tried local plumbing shops and local plumbers for the fitting?

 

[JJZ 109]

Have you tried local plumbing shops and local plumbers for the fitting?

I took a quick look on ebay and found the exact same 12 volt pump that you mention, brand new for $109. It was $140 at Northern. I bought the ebay pump and am in the process of getting a RMA from Northern to send the hand pump back.
I'd rather deal with good old NPT.

 

[LBrown59]

I took a quick look on ebay and found the exact same 12 volt pump that you mention, brand new for $109. It was $140 at Northern. I bought the ebay pump and am in the process of getting a RMA from Northern to send the hand pump back.
I'd rather deal with good old NPT.

Way to go
Even if you don't use much fuel and elect pump set up is worht it.
Much better than lifting and lugging heavy cans of fuel and pouring from them.
Less mess /fewer spills too.