Fishtales said:
Has anyone used these before? I need to drain my generator tank at layup and found these.
http://www.supersyphon.com/SuperSyphon.html
http://www.simplesiphon.com
Looks like a pretty easy way to get the job done , albeit I will need a longer tube.
I've had several of these in the past. At one time Lowes carried a model but I don't know if they still do.
In general, they usually work well at first but they can be a pain to get to prime over time. The check ball often gets coated with something gooey and it sticks causing the valve to stick closed or stick open. Look for model with a metal ball and a metal sleeve.
The better ones have plastic hoses that are antistatic treated. I think the blue hoses are treated
The hoses are prone to crimping if stored folded or even tightly coiled. If you store the pump in a cold garage or other cold area, the hose is difficult to get to uncoil.
Is there a difference between the $15 ones I've seen and the $6 ones? Not over the long run in my opinion. I've had both types and they both only lasted two seasons or less.
