November 21, 2025, 08:45 AM
seabassBattery powered methanol pump for 5 gal jug
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Originally posted by Larry Woodfin:
I see several pump ads, but most are not compatible with Methanol. Does anyone have experience?
https://www.amazon.com/TERA-PU...motive%2C179&sr=1-23November 21, 2025, 10:38 AM
Eman Not battery powered but easier than lifting the jug. I bought one of these and used it on the 55 gal barrel and it worked well. I had an old fuel jug cap that I drilled out and adapted the pump to and it worked. Only problem was holding the jug while I cranked especially when it was 1/2 full or less. A simple cart might make it easier.
I am planning on buying the Harbor Freight battery powered one just for my lawn mower and tractor cans, my shoulders are hurting.
November 21, 2025, 10:49 AM
ski_dwn_itquote:
Originally posted by Eman:
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Originally posted by ski_dwn_it:
We have used the cheapo Harbor Freight ones and they work just fine. One time I was there they were on sale for 17 bucks so I threw 5-6 in my cart for myself and Dad. All are still in operation as far as I know. Methanol and gasoline.
Is this the one you used?
https://www.harborfreight.com/...sfer-pump-63847.htmlI was looking at adapting one of these to a fuel jug, no batteries required.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD...lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1
yep used it for coming up on 3 years just replaced batteries. My dad still uses his for his lawn tractor weekely also.
November 21, 2025, 06:57 PM
EmanI adapted the Vevor pump. Problem with the Vevor pump is they don't use standard pipe thread. It's an odd fine thread on the fittings. I taped a 3/4" PVC pipe fitting with teflon tape and it threaded into the pump with no problem. Made a PVC pipe that fits through the jug cap. It works well but is top heavy and it's hard to hold the jug still while cranking.
I was at HF today and looked at the battery powered pump. The pickup tube is only 13" long so it's not going to go deep enough for a fuel jug.
November 23, 2025, 04:05 PM
Curly1quote:
Originally posted by Eman:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD..._dt_b_fed_asin_title Not battery powered but easier than lifting the jug. I bought one of these and used it on the 55 gal barrel and it worked well. I had an old fuel jug cap that I drilled out and adapted the pump to and it worked. Only problem was holding the jug while I cranked especially when it was 1/2 full or less. A simple cart might make it easier.
I am planning on buying the Harbor Freight battery powered one just for my lawn mower and tractor cans, my shoulders are hurting.
I have one similar to the Vevor pump but I think it is a different brand. It is getting harder to prime and leaks some around the seal now. Still I like it and use it in my 20 gallon plastic jugs.
As for the Tera pumps, I have went through several but they are cheap and work well so got my moneys worth.
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November 25, 2025, 08:50 AM
Dave Koehlerquote:
Originally posted by Eman:
I adapted the Vevor pump. Problem with the Vevor pump is they don't use standard pipe thread. It's an odd fine thread on the fittings. I taped a 3/4" PVC pipe fitting with teflon tape and it threaded into the pump with no problem. Made a PVC pipe that fits through the jug cap. It works well but is top heavy and it's hard to hold the jug still while cranking.
I was at HF today and looked at the battery powered pump. The pickup tube is only 13" long so it's not going to go deep enough for a fuel jug.
Any reason you can't put an extension hose on the outlet of the vevor?
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November 25, 2025, 12:38 PM
EmanI put a length of 1" heater hose on it with a clamp, works good. It would be a great pump if the fittings were standard pipe including the outlet.