Does it work to pump alcohol or bio-ethanol?
1154664
We have used this pump for many liquids, including ethanol. Previously we used a snowmobile fuel pump which did not survive the ethanol. We've used this one for over a year with no noticeable corrosion. For the price, we would just replace it if it fails.
338322
Yes. I used mine to adapt the pump to the large mouth of the bottles. Much easier than pumping and pouring into a different bottle.
2000138
I've used this pump for body oil (almond and grape seed). It only dispenses very small amounts at a time.
733083
Nope. Volume of container is pretty small. I wouldn't risk it. It only takes a few pumps from a standard bike pump. Super easy.
2017232
Depends on what you're pumping and your pump. I use a teflon coated diaphragm gel pump for distilling ethanol off mash. The pump barbs will have an outside diameter for your hose as well as the barbs on the vacuum flask.
689783
I do not use it for the fermentation of my wines but depend on my Hydrometer readings. But I do use it to test the brix of grapes, blueberries, and other fruit for my making of country wines.
852901
Yes, it works very well to prevent as much carbon buildup on the piston head and exhaust valve. I use it in my mix cans and straight gas cans. Always remember to drain all fuel from your small equipment after the season. Ethanol is NOT good, and as far as I know, there is nothing that negates the effects of ethanol. Many make claims, but I have seen no real results.
1918314
That would be the best if you can get it. If not, use the highest octane of ethanol gas.
2069637
No. Don't use anything that is gritty or has beads or granules (like strawberry). It runs the mechanism & jams the pump. If that happens, just buy a replacement pump.
1412061
never use ethanol from the gas station for any kind of fireplace operation. the ethanol from gas stations is not fully ethanol its a mixture of ethanol and gasoline so it will let off harmful carcinogens where as full bio fuels do not you would need to use an ethanol formulated like the coz fuel
2138756
The pump is junk. I installed it on an Onan lawn tractor engine and it lasted for two mowings. Go to NAPA and buy a Facet 60104.
2076824
No, not really. These type of pumps can cavitate, I think I have only seen small diaphram pumps that are self priming for these kind of small food grade beer pumps. However it works great and primes easily when the pump is even slightly below your liquid. This works the same way as the march pumps of similar design but seems a bit stronger/faster.
564827
I only use ethanol free gasoline for this reason. Ethanol is highly corrosive - thank you congressman!
737902
Sorry, I don't use it to pump gasoline. My primary use was for aquarium cleaning, so I can't advise you on this.
1792704
Suggest using Marine grade sta-bil with a little sea formin it if using gas with ethanol in it. I've had alot of trouble with this type fuel for my lawn mowers and other yard equipment. The Marine sta-bil and sea form has done the trick and eliminated the problems.
1050021
You'll need Hygeia's corresponding adapter part plus this piece, I tried it and it ended up being a really heavy, bulky contraption. Just pour it into bottles after you pump.
1486443
The dual action pumps will expel air on both 'in' and 'out' strokes.If it does not, it is simply not that type (and shouldn't be advertised as such).