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What is a Terapump?

 

A Terapump is a siphon that transfers, fuel, gasoline, diesel, water, oils, anti-freeze, light oils, soaps, chemical insecticides, detergent, deodorants, mild acids, wax, liquids, etc.. from one container or receptacle to another. There are different types of Terapump's available; some are powered by batteries and others are operated manually by hand. - Click here to see all of our Terapumps 

 

How does a Terapump work? 

 

The Terapump was designed to make transferring fuel and liquids as easy as possible... All of our Terapump's consist of two ends: one end is a suction end and the other end transfers the the liquids to receiving container. Here's how it works: First, connect the suction end of your Terapump to the container or receptacle that contains the liquid you want transfer. Next, insert the transfer end into the container you want to transfer liquids to. The final step is to either turn the Terapump on or start manually pumping the handle and the Terapump will do the rest of the work for you. 

 

What does a Terapump work with?

 

Cars, trucks, boats, atv's, jet ski's, tractors, lawn mowers, gardening and lawn care tools, generators, chainsaws, tractors, snow mobiles, snow blowers, snow throwers, drum barrels, water bottles, etc...

 

Terapumps work with any vehicle, tool, machinery and piece of equipment that is powered by fuel such as gas and diesel.    

 

In addition, Terapumps work with most drum barrels, large water bottles, containers, or receptacle used to hold and store water, oils, anti-freeze, light oils, soaps, chemical insecticides, detergent, deodorants, mild acids, wax, liquids, etc..

 

Who can use a Terapump?

 

Everyone who needs to transfer fuel or liquids should use a Terapump. Please read instructions before operating. 

 

 

 

Why should I use a Terapump?

 

You should use Terapump because it makes transferring fuel and liquids quick and easy.  

 

For example: -- If you have back pain, back aches, shoulder pain, neck pain, arm pain, knee pain, or sore joints you should be using one of our battery powered Terapump's to help you transfer fuel... Our battery powered Terapump TRFA01 will help you if you need to refuel your car, truck, boat, lawn mower, snowblower, snow thrower, etc... because you will no longer need to lift up heavy gas cans... Simply connect your Terapump to your gas can, connect the transfer end to your equipment, press the green on button and sit back and let your Terapump do all the work. 

 

How fast does a Terapump transfer fuel? 

 

The 3rd Generation Terapump TRFA01 transfers fuel at rate of 3 gallons per minute. 

 

The TRDRUM30 - Heavy Duty Manual Drum Siphon Pump transfers liquids at rate of 5.5 gallons per minute

 

The TRFTCLN - Aquarium Gravel Cleaner transfers liquids at rate of 1.5 gallons per minute

 

The TRHA01 - Battery Operated Liquid Transfer Pump transfers liquids at rate of 2.4 gallons per minute

 

The TREP01 - Battery Powered Transfer Pump with Flow Control transfers liquids at rate of 2.5 gallons per minute

 

The TRFA01-XL - Battery Racing Fuel Can Pump transfers fuel at rate of 3 gallons per minute. 

 

The TRHD05- 2D Liquid Transfer Pump with Nozzle transfers liquids at rate of 1.8 gallons per minute. 

 

The TREP03 - Multi Purpose Transfer Pump transfers 4 gallons per minute.

 

Can you only transfer fuel with a Terapump? 

 

No... Some Terapumps can transfer water, oils, anti-freeze, light oils, soaps, chemical insecticides, detergent, deodorants, mild acids, wax, liquids, etc..

 

 

How long does it take to receive my order? 

 

In most cases your order is shipped out within 72 hours... It usually takes 3 - 7 days to reach you. We will ship your order out through Canada Post...

 

Is there a money back guarantee?

 

Yes... There is a 30 day money back guarantee. 

 

Where will my order be shipped from?

 

Your order will be shipped from our office in Chelmsford, Ontario, Canada

 

How is a Terapump powered? 

 

There are 3 types of Terapump's available: Battery Powered (4 AA Batteries or 2 D Batteries) / Manual (Hand Powered) / DC Power Clips or AC Adaptor. See the product for specific details. 

 

How does a Terapump prevent spills, messy clean ups, and back pain?

 

If you have back pain, back aches, shoulder pain, neck pain, arm pain, knee pain, or sore joints you should be using one of our battery powered Terapump's to help you transfer fuel... Our battery powered Terapump TRFA01 will help you if you need to refuel your car, truck, boat, lawn mower, snowblower, snow thrower, etc... because you will no longer need to lift up heavy gas cans... Simply connect your Terapump to your gas can, connect the transfer end to your equipment, press the green on button and sit back and let your Terapump do all the work.