Liquid Hand Pumps for Barrels

Rotary Pump

• A rotary barrel pump has a large stem on the bottom of the pump that is inserted into the barrel. The stem of the rotary barrel pump can be different lengths to accommodate the size of the barrel. When the handle of the pump is cranked, suction is created in the stem of the rotary pump and the liquid in the barrel is drawn up. The liquid is then moved past the pumping mechanism and out through the spout of the pump. A hose can be attached to the pump's spout to help control the flow of fluid. A rotary barrel pump can effectively draw most oils and fuels out of a barrel. Liquid that is denser than oil may not draw up well.

Piston Pump

• A piston barrel pump has a long stem that reaches to the bottom of the barrel. This stem has a cylinder in the middle of the stem that moves up and down as the pump is compressed. The movement is similar to that of an automotive piston. This motion collects the liquid from the bottom of the barrel and moves it up the stem to the release spout. The pumping action of the piston pump can be created by compressing the pump at the top.

Morse Pump

• Morse manual drum pumps are powered by hand. The Morse pump is made to work with 55-gallon barrels. The Morse manual pump is an advanced version of the traditional piston pump. The Morse pump has suction lift for a minimum of 15 feet and a discharge head up to 25 feet. This means that the pump is able to move fluid up to 25 feet while still supplying force to move the liquid. A 3/4-inch discharge tube can be attached to the pump so that the flow of the liquid can be directed as it leaves the barrel.