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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why do you need a filter if you are pumping new oil?

2. Can the Filter Pumper be used to pump gasoline, diesel, or other petroleum fuels?

3. Can the Filter Pumper be used to pump chemicals?

4. Is it ok to pump anti-freeze/coolant with the Filter Pumper?

5. Can a different filter be used with the Filter Pumper?

6. Can I drain the Filter Pumper?

 

1. Why do you need a filter if you are pumping new oil?
Oil samples have shown that even a new 5-gallon bucket of hydraulic oil may contain two million solid particles. This contamination tears through pumps, motors, and other components, drastically reducing the life of any piece of equipment.

2. Can the Filter Pumper be used to pump gasoline, diesel, or other petroleum fuels?
No! During normal operation the Filter Pumper can generate static electricity. If this static were to buildup and spark to a nearby ground source it could ignite the fumes of the fuel being pumped. This is a major safety risk. Do not use the Filter Pumper to pump fuels. We offer a Static Dissipating Filter Pumper for diesel, kerosene, and solvent. It is also great for work spaces where spark or open flame could be harmful or fatal. Static dissipating pumps have red molded plastics to differentiate the pumps. Please check out our page for static pumps.

3. Can the Filter Pumper be used to pump chemicals?
No testing has been done to see how different types of chemicals react with the pump's components.

4. Is it ok to pump anti-freeze/coolant with the Filter Pumper?
Yes, the Filter Pumper does a great job pumping anti-freeze/coolants. Since anti-freeze has a low viscosity the flow rate will not be the same as if you were pumping a high viscosity fluid like motor oil. We make a special pump in the fifty-five gallon drum size just for anti-freeze/coolants. It has a single lip seal in the head to reduce rod friction since anti-freeze has no lubrication properties. There is also a new seal around the piston inside the pump's barrel to prevent fluid from seeping around the piston during use.

5. Can a different filter be used with the Filter Pumper?
The main concern about using different filters is that some filters have a bypass if operating pressures get too high. Our filters have no bypass; if the pumping force gets harder it means your filter is clogged and needs to be replaced. Many different filters could work with the Filter Pumper. The FP heads have a standard 3/8 NPT port. Any filter that could fit into the 3/8 NPT port could work. If you were to use a different filter be sure that it has no bypass. We recommend using our filters because we know that they will work great for a wide range of applications. Our standard filter is ten micron. We also offer a three micron filter.

6. Can I drain the Filter Pumper?
Yes, if you take off the hose cap or open the ball valve if you have an A10 and hold the pump upside down. This opens all the check valves inside the pump and will allow fluid to drain out of the hose. This will not work if you have a filter on your pump. If you have a filter you must remove the pump from the fluid and pump out any fluid remaining in the pump.

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