Drip free refilling from 20 litre jerry can?

[FairweatherDave]

However well I pour diesel from the can into the funnel and into the tank I get some diesel run down the side of the can. And thence to the cockpit sole. A little bit messy and needing a bit of rag/paper towel. I'm not talking about splashes but just diesel that through surface tension never leaves the lip of the jerry can. I haven't got a spout but maybe that would work. Haven't tried a spout partly as managing the weight of a 20 litre jerry can aimed into a funnel is not easy, but is that the way to go? Any good suggestions, do people use detachable spouts like you get on the green 5l cans?

 

[mullet]

I use a jiggle siphon. Bit slower but much less possibility for mess.

 

[FairweatherDave]

I use a jiggle siphon. Bit slower but much less possibility for mess.

Is that with a 20 litre can?
Edit....just googled it. Interesting!

 

[Tranona]

I use a cheapy little version of this syphon pump zoro.co.uk/shop/power-transmission-and-flow-control/barrel-hand-pump/syphon-pump-for-205l-48gal-drum-male-fitting/p/ZT1231776P?utm_source=google&utm_campaign=pla%2B%7C%2BPower%20Transmission%20%26%20Flow%20Control&utm_term=ZT1231776P&utm_medium=pla_css_2&targetid=pla-1330130396084&loc_physical_ms=9195543&dev=c&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2uuOrZOJiAMVxJiDBx1ydyjHEAQYECABEgI0tvD_BwE

usually a couple of £s in a cheap hardware shop - but I bought mine years ago.

 

[Gibeltarik]

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However well I pour diesel from the can into the funnel and into the tank I get some diesel run down the side of the can. And thence to the cockpit sole. A little bit messy and needing a bit of rag/paper towel. I'm not talking about splashes but just diesel that through surface tension never leaves the lip of the jerry can. I haven't got a spout but maybe that would work. Haven't tried a spout partly as managing the weight of a 20 litre jerry can aimed into a funnel is not easy, but is that the way to go? Any good suggestions, do people use detachable spouts like you get on the green 5l cans?

Use one of these
https://www.temu.com/bgn_verificati...verification&refer_page_id=10017_172434907635

other suppliers are available!

 

[mullet]

Is that with a 20 litre can?

I have done, though not regularly - more often from (multiple) 5l cans.

 

[FairweatherDave]

Looks like my days of wrestling 20 litre cans are over!

 

[Sticky Fingers]

Diesel transfer pump? Suppose the investment case depends whether this is a one off or a regular thing.

12v Electric Fuel Transfer Pumps For Sale - Fuel Tank Shop

 

[Minerva]

I use a jiggle siphon. Bit slower but much less possibility for mess.

This. Just make sure you do not, on any account, mix up the jiggle siphon for your water Jerry cans with one used previously for diesel!

 

[Gustywinds]

I have one of these : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-33081-Drill-Powered-Rotary-Pump/dp/B0001K9SO8

Was thinking of buying a second for water or suchlike.

 

[Aquanaught]

The jiggle or shake syphon works perfectly for me - just need a bit of paper towel to wipe the ends when finished.

 

[Sandy]

I've moved down to a 10 litre jerry can and a decent funnel.

Goodness those 12v electric pumps are eye wateringly expensive.

 

[Sticky Fingers]

I've moved down to a 10 litre jerry can and a decent funnel.

Goodness those 12v electric pumps are eye wateringly expensive.

Welll, compared to your boat being filled with spilled diesel, or catching fire, some might say they’re cheap enough

 

[Boathook]

Welll, compared to your boat being filled with spilled diesel, or catching fire, some might say they’re cheap enough

Diesel is difficult to set on fire.

 

[cherod]

syphon 3/4 “ hose , ( practice makes perfect )

 

[Sticky Fingers]

True. Petrol, less so. I don’t like the idea of the drill attachment, it’s got no spark protection, but for diesel it may be ok.

 

[BabaYaga]

I use one of these
20 Litre Diesel Can - Scepter
The self-venting spout goes into a funnel. Usually manage without any spillage (filler on side deck).

 

[kacecar]

+1 for the jiggle syphon - simple and reliable device, requires no power, the can doesn't have to be lifted once in place, no need for a funnel, and relatively drip-free if used sensibly and with care.
I too have the filler on the side-deck. I found a 20 litre jerry-can very difficult to pour accurately, especially if the boat was moving about. I tried a detachable spout (the metal clip-on type, specific to jerry-cans) but it didn't make anything more manageable and I always seemed to get diesel dripping from somewhere anyway, so abandoned using it. Before going the syphon route I considered getting a MUCH larger funnel, but decided it would be awkward to store.

 

[Sticky Fingers]

Yes the jerrycan is very difficult in practice.

 

[pmagowan]

Jiggle syphon here too. Works well. No mess and good control over flow depending on difference in height fuel and exit.