Oil extraction pumps

I have had a vacuum sump pump for more than 20 years and it makes removing the oil from the sump, and gearbox very simple.

Mine isn't either of the makes you mention but the principle is the same.

Highly recommended!

ps my only criticism is that it holds 6 litres and takes up a lot of room. I don't need anywhere near that capacity so one with a much smaller tank would have suited me better.
 
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Many boat engines do not provide a sump plug with access for draining so the oil and anything else in the sump may have to come out through the dipstick or other hole higher up the crankcase.

These vacuum pumps are very good and quick and certainly a lot less messy than fiddling with wee pumps and plastic tubing which might not deliver all the sumps contents to the receiving vessel. I have seen people drain a sump in a remarkably quick time using the Pela and have on occasion borrowed one.

Like all other methods it is best to warm up the oil first so that it flows easily through the tubing
If using an electric powered pump it is best to ensure it is not marked as unsuitable for oil. Many are and may not do the job next time they are used.
 
I have used the Pela 6000 for the last 10 years, IMHO really useful!. Even used it to extract oil at 5 degrees, that took several hours but a quick few pump strokes every 20 minutes while I did other jobs got it done.
I have also used it for extracting various other liquids that made thier way into the bilges as well!
A must for every PBO!
 
12V electric pump .

2 x Volvo Penta D41. total of 22 litres.
Engine oil hot as possible.
Pop small pipe into oil extraction tube or dip stick.
Larger pipe into waste oil drum..
No messy decanting out of Pela into final container .
Turn pump on and walk away........10-15 mins and no mid term pumping to top up vacuum.
Add new oil.
 
oldgit said:
12V electric pump .

2 x Volvo Penta D41. total of 22 litres.
Engine oil hot as possible.
Pop small pipe into oil extraction tube or dip stick.
Larger pipe into waste oil drum..
No messy decanting out of Pela into final container .
Turn pump on and walk away........10-15 mins and no mid term pumping to top up vacuum.
Add new oil.
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I have one from Lidl. Works fine.
 
Another one here who has been using the PELA pump for years. As an ex-marine engineer, I've had sump plugs shear off, threads strip and washers split over a long career and whilst these are thankfully extremely rare, the vacuum pump is an even lower risk option - just what I like when you can't get out and walk home!
 
Another for 12v pump. £10 Amazon. Not quite mounted and wired in yet but it still only takes a few minutes from start to finish oil change and it's so much cleaner for me!
 
As a matter of interest, are the tall pumps made by Pela and Sealey stable and if they fall over, oil tight? Are have always gone for the rounder, squatter ones.
 
I had a bigger Pela pump for many years (very like the pic in #6).

It gaves years of easy, clean, service, but it died during the winter (the handle had siezed, and no amount of heaving, pulling, lubricating or swearing would shift it: eventually a whack with a hammer moved it, but it then took offence and refused to suck).

So, just last week, I lashed out on a brand new Pela 6000.

I used it on Sunday to remove the 4 and a little bit litres of oil from our VP 2003.

If it lasts as long as the previous one, it'll be money well spent.
 
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I have a big pela pump like the pictured one. Lashed out on a lidl electric pump and used it, and glad I did.

Buy the lidl one
 
Poignard said:
ps my only criticism is that it holds 6 litres and takes up a lot of room. I don't need anywhere near that capacity so one with a much smaller tank would have suited me better.
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I might suggest that it might not be so clever. The larger one holds more air & so if one pumps up the "vaccuum" it will run for a while. If there is a limited air space (as when the 6 litre one gets full) it needs constant pumping as the air space is too small. Then it is awkward holding the pump in the unit if the suction drops.
 
My Beta 25 also has an original hand pump, makes changing the oil very easy & quick - as long as the oil is hot, changed before boat lifted for the winter.
 
Ian_Rob said:
As a matter of interest, are the tall pumps made by Pela and Sealey stable and if they fall over, oil tight? Are have always gone for the rounder, squatter ones.
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Never had mine fall over ad I don't see this as a risk . Its not like you are going to change the oil with the boat bouncing about . But if it did fall over I guess no oil would spill if the extract pipe is in place. With the extract pipe removed from the pump the oil would flow out if the pump fell over.
 
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