Fuel pump mod (elec)?

[Bobbyk]

Has anyone tried a cordless electric fuel pump? What batteries did you use and how is it working out?

http://www.rchover.com/inc/sdetail/124491

I see they are rated for 6v -12v, so can I put a small 2s lipo on it?

I can't take the hand crank fuel pump anymore, yes I know it doesn't take much energy but I want to make my life easier.

Thanks

Robert

[tomheli]

just go to slimline .com and buy a boxer fuel pump and just any battery will run it it is a lot more money but a good investment i just ordered one that mounts on top of 1 gal bottle i had bad luck with mkII plastic drive on pump is junk very unrelible

[Bobbyk]

LInk is not working, not unless you want to loose weight, :-)

Thanks

Robert

[tomheli]

sorry i meant slimlineproducts.com not to good with typing yet i run a boxer with a mkII switch and a 650mah/10.8v batt pack just ordered a sl2000 bottle mounted pump w/cordless base part no 2001 seems like a clean set up

[tomheli]

also i use a 12v jump box for power back up with a 400 watt voltage inverter so i can 12v or 110ac to run chargers

[frogbmth]

Robert I have been thinking the same - small elec pump with a little LiPo on it for power. I can't see why it wouldn't work

Andy

[Pinecone]

The Hobbico in the link is not cordless. See the cord with the black and red conenctor? :)

[WayneBrown]

For grins and a cheaper, more long-lasting pump, hit the auto parts place and buy a winshield washer pump. (Look for the inline one with two nipples instead of the one with the big inlet for a tank/grommet)
Add a switch and an old Trex 3S battery and you have a fast filler for around $20.
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=ROB&MfrPartNumber=P50

[Spenning]

Been using slimline sl2000 for 6 years now. Not 1 problem. Before I bought this I went through 4 cheap pumps. I power it off of a 10 cell 500mah nicad. I hang the battery off of the jug handle with velcro.

[Bobbyk]

Thanks Guys including Pinecone, lol. I'm sure glad there are good people thinking alike.

fyi, just finish my 5th gallon ($120) since Nov 07, that's 50 flights at 12mins per flight, works out to be 10hrs. Didn't know I had that much spare time!!

Thanks

Robert

[SteveL]

I just used Velcro to strap an old t-rex 3s pack to my pump. Works great. I use about 200mA each gallon.

[devious17]

For grins and a cheaper, more long-lasting pump, hit the auto parts place and buy a winshield washer pump. (Look for the inline one with two nipples instead of the one with the big inlet for a tank/grommet)
Add a switch and an old Trex 3S battery and you have a fast filler for around $20.
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=ROB&MfrPartNumber=P50

Great idea but just one question, wouldnt the nitro chemical deteorerate the plastic components over time?

[WayneBrown]

not any faster than the current electric pumps on the market IMO..
There are diagphragm type pumps that will last about 1 use, the one I linked to is a gear drive pump similar to what we use for hobby pumps.

[devious17]

Thanks for the reply WayneBrown.