55 gal drum: What transfer pump to use?

[Bob Mulry]

Originally Posted by PETE PEERY

For a fast and efficient method get a ball valve with pipe threads and install galvanized pipe on one side and hose in the other. Install in small hole of drum and a tire valve stem in large bung and pressurize with air. This will transfer fuel very quickly and no mess.

Pete

When I worked at the shipyards I saw a crane operator almost take head off with the end of a 55-gallon drum...............

He laid the drum on its side attached a transfer hose to the lower bung and an air hose to the upper bung to transfer diesel fuel into the crane.....

He turned on the air and it blew off the end of the drum killing him instantly and blowing 55 gallons of diesel fuel in all directions......

BAD IDEA........

Save your life and buy a $20 plastic pump from Graingers

Bob