[Nhcoll-l] Electric 55 Gallon Drum Pumps?

Thu Apr 18 10:47:48 EDT 2024

I bought this one from Grainger:
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Greg Schneider
Division of Reptiles and Amphibians
Museum of Zoology
Research Museums Center
3600 Varsity Drive
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108

734 647 1927

ges at umich.edu

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On Thu, Apr 18, 2024 at 10:40 AM Shoobs, Nate <shoobs.1 at osu.edu> wrote:

> Hey all,
>
> 4 people responded to me sending links to rotary drum pumps, and 3
> responded with links to electric pumps. The people using electric pumps
> have been using them for a while, and with no reported issues. Same with
> the rotary pumps.
>
>
>
> All of the electric pumps linked were at least nominally designed to pump
> “fuel” and/or ethanol. While I do try to be more careful with 95%, I doubt
> that the electric pumps designed to pump gasoline are a significant risk
> over a manual pump that might generate sparks via static electricity or
> heat via friction. I don’t think our fire marshal would care either way
> (Columbus fire code, or at least its enforcement, is pretty lax).
>
>
>
> I think I will try a rotary pump because they’re cheaper and probably
> longer-lasting because of their simple mechanism.
>
> Thanks everyone!
>
> -Nate
>
> --
>
> [image: The Ohio State University]
> *Nathaniel F. Shoobs*
> Curator of Mollusks
> College of Arts & Sciences Dept. of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal
> Biology
> Museum of Biological Diversity, 1315 Kinnear Rd, Columbus, OH 43212
> 614-688-1342 (Office)
> mbd.osu.edu
>
>
>
> *From: *Bentley, Andrew Charles <abentley at ku.edu>
> *Date: *Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 6:06 PM
> *To: *Shoobs, Nate <shoobs.1 at osu.edu>, nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu <
> nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu>
> *Subject: *RE: Electric 55 Gallon Drum Pumps?
>
> Although now that I say that I just came across this that may work: https:
> //www. zoro. com/tera-pump-ethanolmethanolbrake-cleaner-drum-pump-tredrume-ch/i/G403536219/
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> Although now that I say that I just came across this that may work:
>
>
>
>
> https://www.zoro.com/tera-pump-ethanolmethanolbrake-cleaner-drum-pump-tredrume-ch/i/G403536219/
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> Andy
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> Andy Bentley
> Ichthyology Collection Manager
> University of Kansas
> Biodiversity Institute
>
> Dyche Hall
> 1345 Jayhawk Boulevard
> Lawrence, KS, 66045-7561
> USA
>
> Tel: (785) 864-3863
> Fax: (785) 864-5335
> Email: abentley at ku.edu
>
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> *From:* Bentley, Andrew Charles
> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 17, 2024 5:04 PM
> *To:* Shoobs, Nate <shoobs.1 at osu.edu>; nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
> *Subject:* RE: Electric 55 Gallon Drum Pumps?
>
>
>
> Nate
>
>
>
> There are very few electric drum pumps that are rated for flammable
> materials for obvious reasons (electricity and flames don’t mix).  In order
> to make them flammable proof they are made a lot more expensive and so we
> have never gone that route.  We have been using one of these for some time
> and, although manual, it does a great job and gets right down to the last
> dregs.
>
>
>
> https://www.uline.com/BL_2095/FM-Approved-Rotary-Drum-Pump
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.uline.com/BL_2095/FM-Approved-Rotary-Drum-Pump__;!!KGKeukY!x-fBshEnjE_5b5aqMejp8-7zd60lAWDbo772ap6lf9ykm1k__gjzzyZhH4v2pW08LU9rsL3XEt6TW1mQ-A$>
>
>
>
> They do also have electric drum pumps at Uline but I would check to ensure
> compatibility with 95% ethanol
>
>
>
> https://www.uline.com/BL_769/Electric-Drum-Pumps
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>
>
> Andy
>
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> Andy Bentley
> Ichthyology Collection Manager
> University of Kansas
> Biodiversity Institute
>
> Dyche Hall
> 1345 Jayhawk Boulevard
> Lawrence, KS, 66045-7561
> USA
>
> Tel: (785) 864-3863
> Fax: (785) 864-5335
> Email: abentley at ku.edu
>
> ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3093-1258
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/orcid.org/0000-0002-3093-1258__;!!KGKeukY!x-fBshEnjE_5b5aqMejp8-7zd60lAWDbo772ap6lf9ykm1k__gjzzyZhH4v2pW08LU9rsL3XEt6JkR4Mbw$>
>
> http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu
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> *From:* Nhcoll-l <nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu> *On Behalf Of *Shoobs,
> Nate
> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 16, 2024 2:42 PM
> *To:* nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
> *Subject:* [Nhcoll-l] Electric 55 Gallon Drum Pumps?
>
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> We buy our ethanol in 55 gallon drums at 95% concentration, which we then
> dilute down to 70~75% in smaller carboys. To transfer the ethanol we have
> thus far just been using a manual siphon pump, but are not totally
> satisfied with it.
>
>
>
> The issue is that as we get below 25 gallons remaining, it becomes
> difficult for students to do the pumping (as the level in the drum
> approaches the level of the fill line in the carboys). Most of my students
> are not strong enough to lift the drums at ¼ to ½ full, so usually, I have
> to assist them when mixing the latter half of every drum. This is a huge
> time suck, so I’m looking for a better alternative.
>
>
>
> *Does anyone out there use an electric pump for 55 gallon drums?* I see
> many options online on amazon etc, but a lot of them have poor reviews. Our
> ethanol storage room has outlets, so it doesn’t need to be battery
> operated.
>
>
>
> Best,
>
> Nate
>
> --
>
> [image: The Ohio State University]
> *Nathaniel F. Shoobs*
> Curator of Mollusks
> College of Arts & Sciences Dept. of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal
> Biology
> Museum of Biological Diversity, 1315 Kinnear Rd, Columbus, OH 43212
> 614-688-1342 (Office)
> mbd.osu.edu
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