sap transfer pumps

[wcproctor]

Honda !!!!

[maple marc]

Jim,

I bought a new sump pump at the Big Box for $60. It empties a 55 gallon drum in about 12 minutes. Works just fine for my operation. Be sure to buy a kinkless drinking water hose at the RV store. An el cheapo hose does not work well in cold weather.

Good luck,
Marc

[Brian Ledoux]

Hi folks,
I have been trying to figure out what type of pump I would need to pump sap from sap haluer tank to the 55 gallon drum in the sugar shack and having trouble because when I spoke to the plumbing supply place they said that none of them would be safe on the "potable" side. Are their any pumps that don't contaminate the sap in any way? If so, what kind? Thanks!

[Tweegs]

Also in the market for a pump.

Just read through the thread, did a little research, and found that Northern tool sells a 1” 2-stroke for $145. It is rated to run about 26 GPM with a 23 foot head.

Compare that to the offering from Harbor Freight…a 1.5” 4 stroke for $170. 52 GPM, 23 foot suction height and 72 foot head lift.

For the extra $25, I think I’d go with the bigger 4-stroke. I can’t make out what brand engine is on it though, that kind of gives me the willies.

Tractor supply didn’t have one listed on their site for under $250, but I have to stop in tonight to pick up some chicken feed, I’ll have a look then.

In the meantime…anyone have this fella here:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=95123

If so, what do you think of it?

[Tweegs]

Hi folks,
I have been trying to figure out what type of pump I would need to pump sap from sap haluer tank to the 55 gallon drum in the sugar shack and having trouble because when I spoke to the plumbing supply place they said that none of them would be safe on the "potable" side. Are their any pumps that don't contaminate the sap in any way? If so, what kind? Thanks!

Brian,
Last year I used a fountain pump ( submersible electric) that I got from home depot. It did OK but was slow, took about 20 minutes to empty a 65 gallon collection tank.

Because I was running much the same as you, it didn’t bother me much. The arch and holding tank were close to a power source. I think I spent $50~60 on that pump.

Going to tube and doubling my tap count made that pump obsolete, it resides in mama’s pond now.

[Thompson's Tree Farm]

Tweegs,
Not 100% sure but I think that harbor freight motor is a "jingdong" (or something like that) from China. If so it is a honda knock off. I have several of the motors. some on pumps, one on a wood splitter. They are ok...certainly not a honda but they are serviceable and cheap.

[red maples]

So where can you get an electirc water transfer pump for potable water???

that won't break the bank!!!

bascom's cheapest is like $800
I got one during the summer has a stainless casing took it apart well its plastic on the inside don't know if its good for sap?


Please help

[farmall h]

Reminds me of pumping sap with a Tanaka pump back in the late 80's. We also used it to feed the water bowls when the barn water froze for 90 head of cows. Pumped the water from the river! Yikes...probably a no no.

[WESTVIRGINIAMAPLER]

Harbor Freight had a 2 stroke gas 1" pump on sale for $ 99 in the February flier that came out a few days ago. It is the month long flier.

[markcasper]

Where is Harbor Freight? Is it an eastern thing? I have never heard of it. I am looking for a pump like this or a bit bigger. The cheapest 2'' pump at a local farm supply place is like $450. Now it says 11/2" x 2". Whats up with that? Don't they have to be the same?