Underhoist oil drain
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DUK
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http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200379218_200379218
I like this one because I can use a container I transport the oil to my recycler.
I like this one because I can use a container I transport the oil to my recycler.
colonel25
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I have the Lisle #11102 it's an 8 gallon unit on wheels. No complaints love it.
yuk
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8 gallon lisle.
dont take much floor space when stored. easy to see how full it is. easy to move up with one hand if needed, down too. easy to dump.
dont take much floor space when stored. easy to see how full it is. easy to move up with one hand if needed, down too. easy to dump.
59chief
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My wife got me a HF unit for Christmas. It holds 20 gallons I think, I would never have bought it for myself. I love it. I've yet to fill it but when it is full it hooks up to the compressor and pumps itself out. Wicked cool!
I have the 8 gallon lisle and it is a nicely made product but I don't like emptying it. You have to remove the tall tube and funnel to be able to pour the oil out and in they are messy and drip oil everywhere. I want to upgrade to one that pumps the oil out. Either that or I have thought about rigging up some contraption to drain the oil straight into my 275 gallon used oil container in the corner of my shop.
goforride57
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I bought one off eBay that was 99.95 shipped to my door. I am impressed with it and I'm probably going to buy another. 
20 gallon portable waste oil tank. Just hook shop air up to it and it evacuates all the oil into whatever container you're putting it in.
20 gallon portable waste oil tank. Just hook shop air up to it and it evacuates all the oil into whatever container you're putting it in.
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metalhead140
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I put the waste oil container on my gearbox jack, with a big funnel in it, works great. Originally I had intended to buy one too, but (though I don't know how big your garage is) it saves me having another big tool on wheels to worry about storing. Just a thought, may not be relevant to you.
my shop has this http://www.challengerlifts.com/tab pages/accessories/4015/pages/10267.html
end of the day we connect a hose to it and pump the oil out into a giant waste oil tank
end of the day we connect a hose to it and pump the oil out into a giant waste oil tank
3798j
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I bought one off eBay that was 99.95 shipped to my door. I am impressed with it and I'm probably going to buy another.
20 gallon portable waste oil tank. Just hook shop air up to it and it evacuates all the oil into whatever container you're putting it in.
Same here. One of the best $100 I've spent.
The eBay one shown in this thread looks very much like mine from HF. I've been well pleased.
One important note of caution. When evacuating with air pressure, be careful. It's hard to stop once you start it. (Don't ask how I know...arg) I added another 1/4 turn valve as a bleeder so I can stop the flow when emptying. I can post a pic if wanted.
One important note of caution. When evacuating with air pressure, be careful. It's hard to stop once you start it. (Don't ask how I know...arg) I added another 1/4 turn valve as a bleeder so I can stop the flow when emptying. I can post a pic if wanted.
Shadowdog500
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+1! On the HF 20 gallon one. I love the thing. I keep 3 or 4 old five gallon jugs to pump the oil into to take to the recycling center once or twice a year.
Chris
Chris
Shadowdog500
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+1 on having to learn a technique to shut the oil flow quickly.
I shut off the air when the jug is a couple inches below full. If it looks like it will flow over I open the big valve in the neck and it stops the flow instantly.
Chris
3798j
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Just as Matt M, PA and Shasowdog500 have pointed out, you need to be able to control or learn a technique when transferring the waste oil. Like Matt, I added a shut off valve.
3798j
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^ Cool.
killahog
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I just finished the install of my 2 post and picked up on of the the 20 gal harbor freights last week. I haven't assembled yet but plan on adding the shut off valve as mentioned above. What pressure is working for the evacuation process. ?.
3798j
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Usually empty when there's 5-6 gallons in the tank. Transfers quickly in the 40-60 psi range.
sberry
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I was in a hurry, wanted on right away and I really don't do many oil changes. My dump is in another building, I take a pail over on occasion and in the winter simply toss a little in the stove with used coffee cups if I can remember.
It telescopes with a T handle set screw.
I have a screen that sits on it, one of these days gong to frame a screen over it but we have a place it pushes in out of the way and it perfect.
I had to chop saw a couple times to get the ideal height.
It telescopes with a T handle set screw.
I have a screen that sits on it, one of these days gong to frame a screen over it but we have a place it pushes in out of the way and it perfect.
I had to chop saw a couple times to get the ideal height.
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Shadowdog500
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My air lines are around 100 PSI and I just plug it right in.
There is a built in regulator on the drain tank is set to the proper pressure, which I believe is under 10PSI.
Chris
zkdiesel
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The hf one is junk compared to real oil drains. Used Many versions and the hf one is the worst, most good ones cost over 250. The caster and base design is much better. Hf ones leak, casters **** and are top heavy
pattenp
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10 psi
aka Larry
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I have the 8 gallon Lisle one and I'm very happy with it.
To empty it is really complicated though. You have to remove the drain tube and pour it out. :bounce :
To empty it is really complicated though. You have to remove the drain tube and pour it out. :bounce :
yuk
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yep ... just remove the tube dump it in the toilet and FLUSH!!!
This one...
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SR7TM/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Have two at work and I like the **** outta em...stay away from the atd 8 gallon one though...it is pure d ****
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SR7TM/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Have two at work and I like the **** outta em...stay away from the atd 8 gallon one though...it is pure d ****
Shadowdog500
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I've had my HF model about 4 years and it hasn't leaked at all. It appears well made to me, and holds up well. The powder coat holds up exceptionally well it still looks brand new even though I dump brake fluid in it after vacuum bleeding my brakes.
Chris
Shadowdog500
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zkdiesel
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Have welded two separate ones for leaking out bottom of a weld pinhole when they were brand new
I have the same one. Works great.Same here. One of the best $100 I've spent.
Free Willie
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3798j & Matt M in PA
Do you guys use those things? Mine hasn't been that clean since it came out of the box.
I might have to try one of those valves on mine.
Do you guys use those things? Mine hasn't been that clean since it came out of the box.
I might have to try one of those valves on mine.
yuk
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the answer would be ....no
3798j
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As often as the oil change interval comes around for seven vehicles. On the eighth I use this:
Shadowdog500
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Guess I've been lucky.
This is the first complaint on this I've seen anywhere on this 20 gallon drain tank.
Any one else here get a leaky one??
Chris
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LuvAZ
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Tom,
I've used this 5 gallon model from HF for about 9 years w/no problems. IIRC, when on sale it was under $30 w/a coupon. There's a pic of it in my shop by the A/C register in the far left corner.
http://www.harborfreight.com/5-gallon-oil-drain-dolly-90582.html
The first one I had (when I had a 4 post lift) was a orange HD 5 gallon bucket on casters w/a funnel stuck in a piece of pipe (see photo).
HTH,
Will
I've used this 5 gallon model from HF for about 9 years w/no problems. IIRC, when on sale it was under $30 w/a coupon. There's a pic of it in my shop by the A/C register in the far left corner.
http://www.harborfreight.com/5-gallon-oil-drain-dolly-90582.html
The first one I had (when I had a 4 post lift) was a orange HD 5 gallon bucket on casters w/a funnel stuck in a piece of pipe (see photo).
HTH,
Will
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MackMan
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I got one of these with my garage
http://www.balcrank.com/used_oil/roughneck-ii/
It's great except that the capacity is way too much compared to the container I have for taking the used oil up to the recycle place (Autozone or wherever) which is 14qts. I ended up with a nice mess the first time I tried to drain it... Killed air going in but failed to remmeber that I had created a pressurized air tank. I like the idea some have had of a second "deppresure" valve rather than my current method of just yanking the air hose.
http://www.balcrank.com/used_oil/roughneck-ii/
It's great except that the capacity is way too much compared to the container I have for taking the used oil up to the recycle place (Autozone or wherever) which is 14qts. I ended up with a nice mess the first time I tried to drain it... Killed air going in but failed to remmeber that I had created a pressurized air tank. I like the idea some have had of a second "deppresure" valve rather than my current method of just yanking the air hose.