transfer pump

[newmod]

What is an inexpensive way to transfer sap to elevated tanks. I am tapping about 150 - 200 trees this year and will be storing say in a 275 IBC. What is the easiest way/cheapest way to transfer? (Besides buckets) haven't found any pumps online yet. or the ones that I have , have bad reviews.
Thank
Newmod

[ronintank]

I use a new bilge pump for a boat its 12 volt and I carry it around in my sap trailer. They are all plastic with no lube to worry about. buy a high GPH pump. they are rated in gallons per hour.

[Bill'sSugarShack]

I just use a sump pump....

[Russell Lampron]

I use a Honda WX10 gasoline powered pump to transfer sap from my gathering tank to storage tank.

[CampHamp]

It will depend on how high up you're pumping (Head), power options (120V, 240V, 12V battery or gas) and what is your minimum pumping speed (GPM).

I use a Shurflo 4008 (CSA certified) to transfer 25' up. I use a used 12V car battery, charger on extension cord and a 12V remote switch (so I can start/stop pump from the shack). It takes me about 45 mins to empty 100G (which is a bit more than 2 GPM).

[MunsterMapler]

This is the pump I bought for this year. http://www.amazon.com/PLS100-Portable-Stainless-Sprinkling-Strainer/dp/B0002YVPSK
Not quite as portable as a gas pump because it runs off 110 but pumps well. I saw a small gas pump at Menard's that looked decent too. (http://www.menards.com/main/plumbing/pumps-well-tanks/pumps/1-hp-honda-engine-powermate-water-pump/p-1444431297349-c-8673.htm?tid=-6839715584841785823)
I posted it in another section on the forum but haven't heard anything back about it.

[MunsterMapler]

http://www.menards.com/main/plumbing/pumps-well-tanks/pumps/1-hp-honda-engine-powermate-water-pump/p-1444431297349-c-8673.htm?tid=-6839715584841785823

I tried posting a link in the previous post but it didn't seem to woek

[CharlieR]

After a bunch of research (a lot of it on here) I went with a WX10. Its so light and hopefully as reliable as everyone says.

[Russell Lampron]

After a bunch of research (a lot of it on here) I went with a WX10. Its so light and hopefully as reliable as everyone says.

My WX10 is 15 years old and still going strong. Other than oil changes the only maintenance I have done is change the spark plug.

[WESTMAPLES]

i have a honda wx15 little more cash than the wx10 but it almost pumps double the gph both are great pumps

[lpakiz]

Through various ways I acquired 4 SS dairy pumps, the kind farmers and dairy plants use to move milk. The impeller and body are SS, and it's a 1 HP motor. Mine all have 1 1/2 sanitary style connection ports. They really move the sap from tank to tank, or to the head tank, where the inbound line goes about 15 feet above the ground to get over the lip of the tank. Several needed bearings or a new seal kit. Seal kit was around $30. One huge drawback is they will not pull liquid up to get prime. You must have the pump lower than the liquid for it to prime. Once primed, it will pull at least several feet up.

[Joust7.1]

Through various ways I acquired 4 SS dairy pumps, the kind farmers and dairy plants use to move milk. The impeller and body are SS, and it's a 1 HP motor. Mine all have 1 1/2 sanitary style connection ports. They really move the sap from tank to tank, or to the head tank, where the inbound line goes about 15 feet above the ground to get over the lip of the tank. Several needed bearings or a new seal kit. Seal kit was around $30. One huge drawback is they will not pull liquid up to get prime. You must have the pump lower than the liquid for it to prime. Once primed, it will pull at least several feet up.

Where did you find your seal kit? Having trouble finding a new seal for my dairy pump.

[Jolly Acres Farm]

I'm using a Honda WX25, that I found on clearance at Menards for a steal. Uses a little more fuel and a little heavier then the WX15 but still under 18 pounds. It does pump as advertised at around 30 GPM. My son had stopped by and I was showing him how well it worked transferring sap from my transport tank to my holding tank (both IBC totes) and I forgot to open the top of the tank I was empting. It literally sucked in the sides of the tank. Overall I'm real happy with this pump.

[workinprogress]

I have been using this pump for the past two years.

http://www.waterpumpsdirect.com/Earthquake-WP4310-Water-Pump/p3175.html

Works really well.

[lpakiz]

Joust,
The local dairy equipment supply places carry the seals. There are 2 styles, kinda forgot which is which, but the brand Mueller comes to mind. Around $30. Very easy to change.

[acafro]

I bought a gas powered clean water pump from harbor freight last season for $140. I bought a few fittings and hose for a grand total of $170. It transfered about 40 gallons/ minute and worked like a champ!

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