Okay, so the other day, I had to deal with transferring some chemicals, and let me tell you, it was a bit of a mess. I needed to move this stuff from one big drum to a smaller container, and I thought, “There’s gotta be a better way than just pouring it and making a huge mess, right?” That’s when I remembered seeing these chemical hand pumps somewhere.
I went online, did a quick search, and found a few options. Seems like they’re pretty common, used for all sorts of liquids like water, soaps, oils, fuels, and obviously, chemicals. I needed something simple and reliable. And after a bit of digging, I found one that was made from cast iron, and I have to say, I like my tools robust, so that was a point in its favor.
I placed an order for one, which was pretty straightforward, and it arrived a couple of days later. It was surprisingly heavy, which gave me confidence it’s not some flimsy piece of junk. It came with a few different attachments. So, I got down to assembling it, which wasn’t rocket science. Just connected the right tubes to the right places and it was ready to go.
When it came time to actually use the pump, it was pretty smooth. Just put one end into the drum with the liquid, the other into the container I wanted to fill, and started pumping the handle.
It worked like a charm. No spills, no mess, no fuss.
- Firstly, I put the inlet pipe into the chemical barrel.
- Then, I positioned the outlet pipe over the new container.
- After that, I started to pump, moving the handle up and down.
- Finally, I watched the new container fill up neatly.
It was way easier than I expected. The pumping action was smooth, and it didn’t take much effort at all to transfer a good amount of liquid in a short time.
It is really easy to use
Honestly, this hand pump is a game changer. It made the whole process of transferring chemicals so much easier and cleaner. It will be my go-to tool for dealing with liquids from now on. If you’re dealing with transferring liquids regularly, do yourself a favor and get one of these. You won’t regret it.