Fuel transfer setups

SlowYellow

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I'm looking at making/buying a transfer setup. I'd like to use an automatic nozzle, like at the gas station and I'm having a tough time finding a pump setup that is rated for greater than 15% ethanol. I'm running Ignite Red 114 which is E90, so I need something that is rated for essentially pure ethanol. Trying to think outside of the box, I went to northern tool and saw a fertilizer/insecticide pump that is made of plastic and said it's extremely chemical resistant, just not sure if it'd be ok with my fuel. I have no issues building a setup, I'd actually prefer it. And I feel fuel lines and a nozzle aren't going to be the biggest hurdle, I think the pump will be. If anyone has any experience or a setup that has proven to work, I'd greatly appreciate it. Also, most pumps out there are 12V, I'd prefer a 115V setup but if I have to go 12V, I won't cry about it.
 

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Are you trying to find something that will run off 115vac? Or can you use an old fuel pump?
 

SlowYellow

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I'd like to run on 115vac. I've been looking at bigger transfer pumps. I ran across this one yesterday and just did the research on the internals and pump construction materials. Looks like everything is very compatible with ethanol.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200578545_200578545

I'd just have to get a couple fuel lines, adapters, and a nozzle and I'd be in business. I've got an old battery on a tender that I can run it off of.
 

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