sap transfer pumps

[Goggleeye]

Or what about this 12V pump from TSC? Any thoughts?

[MartinP]

Here is the one I bought. http://www.waterpumpsdirect.com/quick_search.php

[Dill]

That site looks pretty good. Same pumps lower prices. Thanks.

[Dill]

Just wanted to thank you for posting that site again. I did order the mustang/mitsu pump. And it showed up in less than 2 weeks not bad for free shipping. And it was the in original box. I don't know if I would have trusted the site if I just stumbled on it myself.

[lastwoodsman]

another pump 12 volt-- cheaper than TSC and most likely made in the same plant in China.

http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt...ump-94639.html

Woodsman

[MartinP]

Last year I used the harbor freight pump that lastwoodsman posted, cut the clamp ends off and crimped and an exension cord plug end to the wires. Wired the other end of the extension cord to the quad battery. Worked ok but you will want to put a shutoff valve on the intake side to keep it primed. Takes a long time to empty 55gal barrels or fill head tank. The little mustang pump even at idle will prime and empty 55 gals in 8 minutes.

[lastwoodsman]

MartinP
Good to hear how it did or did not work. There are so many options out there.
Thanks for the update
Woodsman

[briansickler]

My new NorthStar pump from Northern Tool arrives today. It's a 1" pump with the 2 stroke engine. Looks a lot like the Tanaka pump in Bascom's catalog but for 1/2 the price. I see on here that others have purchased these pumps and love them. Thanks for the pointer. What would we do without this site....I know...A lot more trial and error and wasting time and money. It's great learn from others and their experiences.

Brian

[michiganfarmer2]

I got one of those gas engines for a gocart from Harbor fright a Honda Knockoff. It will last about a year before the side case bolts come out and the carb starts falling apart. Do you really want to be out side working on it some night in the dark cold. All your guests are in side eating the hot Pizza that the wife brought out and there isnt a drop of sap in sight because its all running on the ground becouse the pump wont run. Your all greasy dirty from fixing the recoil rope for the 10th time from your buddy who is 6'5" keeps pulling the thing to the end and POP. It cold in the sap shack becaues the fire is out and you can get sap. WHAT ARE YOU THINKING DO THE RIGHT THING SPEND THE MONEY

HAHAHAHAHAHA!! no kidding

[Brent]

to put a shutoff valve on the intake side to keep it primed. Takes a long time to empty 55gal barrels or fill head tank. The little mustang pump even at idle will prime and empty 55 gals in 8 minutes.

The little Honda pump will fill a 70 gallon tank on our Gator
in 90 seconds. Starts first pull every time ! And in 10 years when you need a part, it will be available.