As the name implies, the fuel transfer pump is
used for transferring fuel from a container to tank, tank to container,
container to container and tank to tank. It can be dangerous siphoning fuel
with mouth. It can be fatal if you swallow. Therefore, do not suck the fuel out
of the tank with mouth. It can cause significant damage to your stomach and
even nervous system. Swallowing too much of the fuel can also cause death.
Always make use of a fuel transfer pump when you are transferring petrol,
diesel or any other liquid fuel.
You are not exposed to fuel vapours when you
are using a fuel transfer pump. The fuel consists of various hydrocarbons,
alkenes, paraffin and some other compounds.
Hydrocarbons present in the fuel vapors emitted in the atmosphere can be
a major problem as these are one of the contributing factors to the depletion
of the ozone layer.
Siphoning fuel with mouth on regular basis
increases the chances of inhaling vapours. With this, you are subjecting
yourself to the risk of tumours. Many of the components of these vapours are
carcinogenic (any substance that has the potential of causing cancer). Studies
have also evidenced that regular and prolonged exposure to fuel vapours can
reduce the number of good red blood cells. And, it increases the number of
malformed and under-functioning red blood cells. However, all these health
risks can be avoided by employing a fuel transfer pump.
Using a
Fuel Transfer Pump
A fuel transfer pump can be hand-operated or
motor-operated. It is of great use when you have to transfer fuel into the
tanks of cars, tractors, planes, dirt bikes, snowmobiles or any machine using
fuel. In various industrial applications, you have to transfer materials that
you cannot touch with your hand. A fuel transfer pump with simple design
consists of three basic components – power supply, motor and hosing. There are
two hoses in a pump – inbound and outbound. Inbound hose is inserted into the
container containing the fuel and the outbound hose is inserted into the tank
that is to be filled. Turn on the power supply. A battery operated liquid
transfer pump can be anywhere.
However, it is important to be careful when you
are transferring fuel. Use the fuel transfer pump in well ventilated area. Be
careful when you are using the pump near electronic devices, hot surfaces and
static electricity.
In a nutshell, you are putting your health at
risk by siphoning fuel with mouth. Therefore, always use fuel transferring pump
and that too in well ventilated space.
