I think I need a 12v pump

[brettgilbert77]

So I was running low on fuel today, however I had 40 litres of SVO in the back so decided to pull over and fill up on a quiet country lane.

I've drilled out the lid of a cubie and added a Schrader tyre valve on one side and a tank connector and tap to another. I can then plug this into my 12v tyre compressor and force the oil out into the fuel tank.

Now that works absolutely fine until you get distracted.

Today I realised I hadn't opened the tap fully, just I went to correct it there was a loud bang. I proceeded to then be covered in a 20litre shower of KTC;s finest Veggie oil. :doh

Luckily the girlfriend was finding it too difficult to hold her bladder so couldn;t hold a camera and post a photo on facebook.

So, whilst I clean out the back of the car this afternoon I think I should have a look on eBay for a pump as that's far safer them leaving an idiot like me in charge of any kind of pressurised vessel.:stupid

 

[zippy656]

just get a funnel!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FUEL-FUNN...874?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35c4b1a012

 

[davenclaire]

thats all i do

 

[kitchenman]

Aldi, had a syphon pump battery powered to avoid that lovely taste of chippie:doh Around £7

 

[Peasgood1]

That is a bit funny. I would have had bladder problems too.

 

[puddle hoppers inc.]

heres what i use, water butt tap..

 

[brettgilbert77]

heres what i use, water butt tap..

That's a good idea. I've tried using a funnel, but holding it upright whilst pouring a 20L cubie's more of a work out than my puny muscles are used to.

I might get a siphon pump though eventually as I may well have larger containers which I will be emptying. lugging them about would be pretty hard going.

 

[judd750]

That's a good idea. I've tried using a funnel, but holding it upright whilst pouring a 20L cubie's more of a work out than my puny muscles are used to.

I might get a siphon pump though eventually as I may well have larger containers which I will be emptying. lugging them about would be pretty hard going.

bungy strap from roof rail to flexi funnel with handle, works for me