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mp.gamble(at)talktalk.net
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Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 5:54 am Post subject: Emailing: 51b7gmpPjhL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Anyone have experience of the attached gadget for pumping fuel? I’m geting tired of trying to lift a 20 ltr can to refuel my mono.

Mike

G-CFMP

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davidjoyce(at)doctors.org
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Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 6:10 am Post subject: Emailing: 51b7gmpPjhL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Mike. that looks very much like the item Bob Harrison uses, and seems to 

swear by.  No doubt he will contact you if in the country Regards, David, 

G-XSDJ

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brian.davies(at)clara.co.
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Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 7:43 am Post subject: Emailing: 51b7gmpPjhL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

I use one of these and it works very well.  I do worry a bit about the risk of a spark from the switch in the end of the handle but...

 

Regards

 

Brian Davies

 

From: owner-europa-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Mike Gamble

Sent: 11 August 2011 14:51

To: europa-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Emailing: 51b7gmpPjhL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

 

Anyone have experience of the attached gadget for pumping fuel? I’m geting tired of trying to lift a 20 ltr can to refuel my mono.

Mike

G-CFMP

 

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Trevpond(at)aol.com
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Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 8:06 am Post subject: Emailing: 51b7gmpPjhL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

HI Guys,

  

 I use one, have done for three years and it is excellent, using just 2  batteries.  Wouldn't be without it.

  

 regards

  

  

  

 Trev

 G-LINN

  

  In a message dated 11/08/2011 14:54:21 GMT Daylight Time,  mp.gamble(at)talktalk.net writes:

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Anyone have experience of the attached gadget for pumping    fuel? Iâ€™m geting tired of trying to lift a 20 ltr can to refuel my    mono.   

Mike   

G-CFMP   

 

	


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ptag.dev(at)tiscali.co.uk
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Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 11:25 am Post subject: Emailing: 51b7gmpPjhL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Hi! Mike

AS far as I’m concerned the item is good. The one I have is similar and it just never needs the batteries replacing !

Not so sure that the rubber seals within are really meant for petrol however leakage runs down the outside of the suction pipe back into the drum anyway.

Allan Burrows sold me mine ...he had some kind of import deal from China I think.

Excellent in the saving of lifting etc.

Regards

Bob Harrison G-PTAG

 

From: owner-europa-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Mike Gamble

Sent: 11 August 2011 14:51

To: europa-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Emailing: 51b7gmpPjhL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

 

Anyone have experience of the attached gadget for pumping fuel? I’m geting tired of trying to lift a 20 ltr can to refuel my mono.

Mike

G-CFMP

 

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pestar

Joined: 11 Apr 2007
Posts: 61
Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 12:40 pm Post subject: Re: Emailing: 51b7gmpPjhL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Mike



Looks very useful, could you provide the Manufacturers name and description so we down-under types can internet order it.



Cheers Peter

Auckland, New Zealand

mp.gamble(at)talktalk.net
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Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2011 12:00 pm Post subject: Emailing: 51b7gmpPjhL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Peter,

This item is sold by Amazon UK on behalf of 'Lime Shop'.

No mention of maker's name or origin though I guess this is China. I ordered

the pump yesterday and will report back on its performance when I have used

it for a while. You will see that several other users are quite satisfied

with the product.

Mike

Troy Maynor

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 162

Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2011 6:27 pm Post subject: Re: Emailing: 51b7gmpPjhL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Hi All,

Yes, I use one all the time at the hangar. I have two. The first one I found on Ebay. Had to put a toggle switch on it the first time I used it. The cheap rocker type fell apart. I reduxed an aspirin bottle top portion on top so I would have the cap there in case I needed to service the switch. Then I ran the wires down to where the original switch contacts were. The reason fuel runs down the outside of the shaft is that its a bypass port of some kind. The second unit was given to me by a former hangar mate. It is just an inch or so short of reaching the bottom of my 5 gallon can and haven't used it yet. In any case, I must still set the can on the wing cause I haven't tried to lengthen the hose yet. Probably won't pump as strong from the ground. 

Troy

roddyeuropa(at)aol.com
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:47 am Post subject: Emailing: 51b7gmpPjhL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

I use a polarn pump - see http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Motorsport/Pit_Paddock_Accessories/Fuel_Containers_Funnels/Demon_Tweeks_Polarn_Pump/1246/0/15944

 

   

   you attach it a jerry can and presurise the jerry can by pumping air into it. Works well.

   Roddy Kesterton G-IKRK

 

 

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mp.gamble(at)talktalk.net
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Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 5:15 am Post subject: Emailing: 51b7gmpPjhL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Rod,

the polam looks interesting but I have the electric pump now so will check it out and Â report back when able.

Mike

G-CFMP

 

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Martin Olliver

Joined: 04 Jan 2010
Posts: 35

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 7:48 am Post subject: Re: Emailing: 51b7gmpPjhL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

I think it only pumps to create a siphon. I have read the manufactures blurb but have not seen one in the flesh. Could someone confirm this?

Rgds to all

Martin.

kheindl(at)msn.com
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Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:47 am Post subject: Emailing: 51b7gmpPjhL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

It pumps up from the wing. We use it for fuel but it is really meant just for water.I have repaired mine several times and now it has a pinhole in the hose. Construction quality is very poor, but it's useful when it works. Typical Chinese junk.

I currently use two 20 l fuel cans but fill them just over halfway to make them easy to lift and hold.

The suggestion of pressurizing a sealed fuel can is best, using a mini rechargeable or powered from the car cigarette lighter compressor.

Karl



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 From: martflynut(at)aol.com

 Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:48:31 -0700

 To: europa-list(at)matronics.com

 

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 I think it only pumps to create a siphon. I have read the manufactures blurb but have not seen one in the flesh. Could someone confirm this?

 Rgds to all

 Martin.

 

 

 

 

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Martin Olliver

Joined: 04 Jan 2010
Posts: 35

Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 12:25 am Post subject: Re: Emailing: 51b7gmpPjhL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

[quote="kheindl(at)msn.com"]It pumps up from the wing. We use it for fuel but it is really meant just for water.I have repaired mine several times and now it has a pinhole in the hose. Construction quality is very poor, but it's useful when it works. Typical Chinese junk.

I currently use two 20 l fuel cans but fill them just over halfway to make them easy to lift and hold.

The suggestion of pressurizing a sealed fuel can is best, using a mini rechargeable or powered from the car cigarette lighter compressor.

Karl



I agree with you Karl. I had another system pressurizing a jerry can using a double chamber foot pump metal valve in the cap and tube to bottom of jerry can. This worked a treat even for a high wing aircraft (Luscombe).

Another system that works well for low wing aircraft if you have storage, is to fabricate a stand with a large 3 point base. Make sure the platform at the top is higer than the fuel filler hole. Convert a jerry can cap to take a spiggot with fuel hose attached with a fuel tap at the end (to shut down fuel flow in a hurry to stop over filling). Making sure structure is earthed. Then just let gravety do the work. Simple, no moving parts and cheep!

Martin. 



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 From: martflynut(at)aol.com

 Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:48:31 -0700

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 I think it only pumps to create a siphon. I have read the manufactures blurb but have not seen one in the flesh. Could someone confirm this?

 Rgds to all

 Martin.

 

 

 

 

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