RAI
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For syphoning, you can lower the whole of the tube into the tank to fill it ( one way valve helps here) and a pump in the vessel alongside only needs to overcome the difference in height, not the whole height.
Diesel transfer.
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fisherman
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Pressurise the tank? Diver's air bottle and suitable fittings, block off or use any breathers, then make a temporary filler cap with a pipe down through it (or simply stuff rags round it) for the fuel to come out...simple! Have a care, won't take much pressure and as above if it discharges to a low point you will get a bit of syphoning to help.
chrishelen
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Hi guys, lastest is i have an borrowed an electric in line pump, so will see if that works, will have to wait until monday though freeeeezing SE wind blowing here, and i'm going home soon, swmbo'd has booked tickets for 'Les Mis' showing at 5pm, so cant be late.
dont think syphoning will work.... the tanks are below the waterline of the ship.
this is a tricky one but i think the inline pump will work.
dont think syphoning will work.... the tanks are below the waterline of the ship.
this is a tricky one but i think the inline pump will work.
fisherman
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Atmospheric pressure will support 32 feet of water, and 35.5 feet of diesel fuel, which is 0.9 sp gr. This means it is impossible to suck up diesel more than 35.5 feet. Your pump may struggle, but if you can get the outlet down near the waterline outside the barge it will help relieve the strain a little and improve the flow rate.