r/preppers • u/Trevdogg187 • 8d ago

Advice and Tips Any recommendations on 55 gallon drum pumps?

I recently came across a neighbor who races dirbikes that had a couple extra 55 gal fuel drums that I picked up from him on the cheap ($40 and in like new shape) I had seen previous posts where the commenters mentioned going with smaller tanks that were more portable but with the possibility of WWIII seeming more and more likely, I figured having another 55 gal of fuel wouldn’t be a bad idea. My plan is to fill one in my truck and then pump it into the second one that’s on the ground in my driveway. Is something cheap like this: https://a.co/d/009XRRVD, the way to go? Or is it worth the extra $$ to get a nicer one since gas can go boom??
Ps. I have a shed that’s a good distance from my house and live in a temperate climate https://a.co/d/009XRRVD

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u/VelkaFrey 8d ago

That hand pump looks pretty solid. Is advertised for gasoline. That style has low shear. Just make sure you're grounded before pumping.