Does this thing suck or am I a doofus?

[hoovarmin]

I ordered this off Amazon for filtering and pumping oil from deep fry cooks back into the oil jug.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JQ5L18M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

The first one that arrived just did not pump at all, and the replacement they sent ran for 15 minutes before I finally got frustrated and said to hell with it. Anyone else have one who can tell me what I might be doing wrong? I have the oil container lower than the pump as instructed.

[hoovarmin]

PS. Pun intended

[DavidNorcross]

That looks like a handy dandy device for sure.

[hoovarmin]

So far it's just a handy way to make a giant mess in the kitchen!

[Spinaker]

I am not sure. My fryer has a drain valve on the bottom so I don't have to worry about pumping it out.

However, I would check to make sure your seals are tight. Put soap on any spot where there might be a gasket to check to see is you are pulling air in anywhere.

Also, check for an airlock and do not start the pump until the intake is in the oil.

You may need to prime the pump before actually getting the pumping going.

For what it is worth. You might wanna just return it and buy one of these. I got this drill pump for syrup season to transfer sap. It works great and it is cheap. I also used it to transfer salmon oil from a 55-gallon drum into smaller containers. Worked like a charm. All you need is a drill. It hooks right into the chalk on the drill like any bit would. They are not available right now in this exact model, but there are plenty of other similar ones on Amazon. These are slick to have around.

[texastweeter]

Well I hope it isn't to the perfume industry, lol

[Spinaker]

Hey! The gals up in AK love that scent! Granted they are fury and weigh 900 lbs. and will rip your face off. LOL. texastweeter

[texastweeter]

Pretty sure that's not a fur coat they are wearin. That's on my bucket list. Wanna go small caliber too, thinkin my .270 mag.

[WayneT]

Dave, it should suck but apparently sucks instead. Cheap shot double entendre. If this is your only entrance application into doofus-dom, rejected!

[troymeister]

I like your new avatar!

[Troutman]

He said “entendre”

[smokenoob]

You better check the instructions to see if it is doofus rated….































😂

[WayneT]

Someone always rises to the occasion.

[Attjack]

I bought this recently and I think it's great. I deep fry in the wok, pour the oil through this, let it cool, and pour it back into the jug.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YWWQW7W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Carolyn]

My Mom had a small aluminum pot similar to that for bacon grease. (Not that my comment has anything to do with this thread, but the image brought back a memory.)

[STEbbq]

This is exactly what I need. So much dirty oil that I have tossed and not known how to fix it.

[Elton's BBQ]

Well well well.. Now this is a must have...

[troymeister]

I had one for sucking oil out of a marine diesel that worked well...But it was over 100.00. For canola oil etc I think a funnel and a very fine sieve work well. I tried a coffee filter but the particles in the oil clogged fast.

[JimLinebarger]

I purchased this Mr. Coffee Basket-Style Gold Tone Permanent Filter but keep forgetting that I have it.

[RonB]

Were you using a filter as pictured on Amazon? If so, was there a lot of "stuff" in the oil that could clog the filter?

[hoovarmin]

No stuff. I think the key is that it must be full submerged to work or else it gets air in the line. There is a bulb on the end that prevents submersion except when the oil is still 4 inches deep.

[Angryfish]

Every time they make something Doofus proof,
Here comes a bigger Doofus!
😉😁

I do like that drill thing though, I’ll need to get one.
I will also look at the canister thing that Attjack posted.

[Andrrr]

If you're going to use that as your topic title you should at least add a poll!

[smokenoob]

What he said^ 😂

[smokenoob]

OK, I’ll fess up. Sent Dave a text that said maybe it was for an air fryer 😁

[FireMan]

Well, without readin all the posts & lookin closely at the apparatus, I would surmise yer right on both accounts, yessir.

[smokenoob]

Right from the AR diplomat’s mouth, yessir!

[FireMan]

smokenoob , thanks fer the promotion.

[smokenoob]

Ifin’ I could promote ya to President, I wood, but it’s above my pitgrade 🙄
meebe we should have a pole?

[hoovarmin]

Threw it in the garbage after salvaging the batteries. I'm ordering Attjack 's option

[Panhead John]

I think that’s a good idea Dave. That’s gonna be fine for most uses unless you’re deep frying a turkey or something where lots of oil is required.

[FireMan]

Atta boy, ya righted the ship. 🕶

[WayneT]

Another victory for marketing and customer support.