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Sierra Tools JB5684 Battery Operated Liquid Transfer Pump
Last Updated: November 30, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.1
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Product Reliability
177pump, quit, lasted, died, worked great
+20%
-80%
" ... I liked the pump but I only got use of it twice before it failed. ... "
" ... Broke after one use. ... I had just bought some expensive batteries to go in this thing and after one use it stopped working. ... "
" ... Stopped working on third attempt. ... "
" ... Does not last long at all. ... Used it a couple of times and then it stopped siphoning. ... "
" ... Item worked for 5 minutes then stopped . ... "
" ... Used it once and it quit working ... "
" ... Quit working after two months, spent rest of year poring and spilling fuel. ... "
" ... it was dead. ... "
Battery Life
62pump, replaced, nothing, fresh, changed
+31%
-69%
" ... I Installed two, brand new Duracell batteries and flipped on the switch. ... I checked the batteries against a meter and reinstalled them. ... "
" ... Replaced batteries and still doesn’t work ... "
" ... Changed batteries thinking in was the problem and still didn’t work. ... "
" ... It started out great, but quickly began eating batteries before finally failing. ... "
" ... Used it twice and it fell apart, the battery housing which is pressed on to the pump body came apart. ... "
" ... Changed out the batteries and still does not work. ... "
" ... Went to use it and it was dead, changed the batteries and still dead. ... "
" ... This pump is useless, new batteries, first time to use, would not pump rotella 15-40. ... Batteries went dead after 1.5 hours. ... "
Price
59waste your money, worth, waste of money, waste, pump
+39%
-61%
" ... Waist of my money🤦♀ ... "
" ... Don't waste your money. ... "
" ... Don’t waste your money. ... "
" ... Sellers evidently don't care as long as they get your money. ... "
" ... DONT WASTE YOU TIME . ... "
" ... Waste of time. ... "
" ... Since I could only return within the first 30 days I basically wasted my money. ... "
" ... Everything considered, I liked the pump but it didn’t last and was a waste of money! ... "
Build Quality
46apart, switch broke, switch, pump, cheaply made
+17%
-83%
" ... It was very cheaply made too. ... "
" ... However, the build quality is extremely cheap. ... Not worh the hassle and will not have long lasting durability. ... "
" ... Spring, metal clip, all fell into my hand. ... "
" ... The battery compartment also keep coming loose because the threads would not tighten any more . ... "
" ... A slight drop or holding the unit by the long end, will more than likely break the unit. ... "
" ... Breaks after 4 uses ... "
" ... But it broke after only a handful of uses. ... "
" ... Terrible cheap piece. ... Broke after 3 uses ... "
Ease of Use
45easy, use, much easier, transfer, makes
+98%
-2%
" ... It is very easy to use and makes it MUCH easier to transfer fuel to everything from my lawn mower to my generator. ... "
" ... Quiet and easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... Save time and easy to use ... "
" ... Easy to handle and operate but used it once and would turn on again. ... "
" ... Easy to use and good output. ... "
" ... Looks easy to use for a one handed guy doing hydroponics. ... "
" ... Makes refueling so much easier. ... "
" ... Easy to pump and no spills anymore. ... "
Returns
36returned, replacement, return window, 30 days, seller
+8%
-92%
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... This item is not worth the effort or cost of returning. ... "
" ... Unfortunately for me I did not test it out within the return period. ... "
" ... Sent it back for a new unit. ... "
" ... It's too late to return but I would not recommend it. ... "
" ... Too late to return it. ... "
" ... I returned mine ... "
" ... Likely I will throw it away as the 30 day return is over. ... "
Fit
29tank, lifting, hose, container, spilling
+38%
-62%
" ... I have a John Deere 1025R and with torn rotator cuffs, it's hard to hold the 5gal gas can up to fuel it. ... "
" ... tip won't allow last half inch to drain . ... "
" ... No heavy lifting, no complicated nozzles that break.off in the fuel tank. ... "
" ... This it’s a totally waist of money it doesn’t work and and the most poorly designed ... "
" ... Spring, metal clip, all fell into my hand. ... "
" ... It was stuck in the 'off' position. ... "
" ... The battery compartment also keep coming loose because the threads would not tighten any more . ... "
" ... Now instead of holding up tilting the heavy 5 gallon container and pouring them into the ATV I just sat the container on the ground. ... "
Cleaning
28tank, gas, spilling, pump, clean
+61%
-39%
" ... Quiet, fast and clean. ... "
" ... No more holding up a gas can trying to pour in a vehicle without spilling any. ... "
" ... Never has an issue and just kept up with cleaning and battery swap out. ... "
" ... no spill, no mess. ... "
" ... What a great product, now I can fuel up the boat with no mess! ... "
" ... no mess to clean up. ... "
" ... This is a must have if you have a lot of gas/oil equipment. ... "
" ... pump 5 gal of gas into my truck and put kerosene into my heater makes it easy no mess ! ... "
Water Usage
24pump, works great, tank, pumping, jug
+54%
-46%
" ... Anybody with a 3 gallon or 5 gallon water jug could use one of these it works great ... "
" ... We use this product to empty a very large bottle that we use to collect the water that the air conditioner removes from the air. ... "
" ... works perfect with water ... "
" ... We Use it to change aquarium water works great ... "
" ... Second one I have ordered, one is for gas, the second is for water, works great ... "
" ... Bought it for my 60 gal tank because I do a 3/4 water change every 4 months. ... "
" ... We NEVER had running water. ... use this transfer pump in my water jug. ... "
" ... One for my 55 gallon emergence water supply. ... "
Marketplace
24works, amazon, seller, worked, ordered
+63%
-38%
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... I received this today, it was exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Fast shipping quality product ... "
" ... (Thank you Amazon!) ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... worked as advertised. ... "
" ... It works 100% as advertised. ... "
" ... I contacted seller and they fixed issue immediately. ... "
Overall performance
22job, works, slow, worked, well
+86%
-14%
" ... A month works fast . ... "
" ... Doing an excellent job compared to any other options. ... "
" ... Moves a few gallons surprisingly fast. ... "
" ... Works great, fast ... "
" ... Certainly not military spec construction but if you handle it gently it gets the job done. ... "
" ... It worked great every time and was fast. ... "
" ... The pump is pretty fast. ... "
" ... Does the job! ... "
Water Resistance
20siphon, pump, aquarium, tank, second one
+40%
-60%
" ... Tried to suck water nothing at all . ... "
" ... I wanted a siphon to move fuel out of water vessels prior to winterization. ... "
" ... When I did first use it, it worked OK one time drawing out about one gallon of plain tap water(nothing caustic). ... Then some months later(stored in box indoors) on the second use it would not pump out any water despite the motor working and the impeller spinning and fresh batteries. ... "
" ... Never worked ran but doesn't pump water. ... "
" ... I eventually bought a second one (2017) with plans to only use it on clear water. ... "
" ... Only used about 10 times to remove rain water from patio furniture covers that would fill up after hard rains. ... "
" ... Each time i used it to transfer about 14 gallons of plant water mixed with nutrients. ... "
" ... I used this for aquarium water. ... "
Delivery
19delivery, package, item, days, quickly
+58%
-42%
" ... It does what it advertised at a good price withfast delivery. ... "
" ... Fast delivery and outstanding product. ... "
" ... Works as advertised delivered quickly ... "
" ... Fast shipping quality product ... "
" ... use this as soon as it arrived . ... "
" ... Package arrived on time and undamaged. ... "
" ... Delivered very quickly. ... "
" ... arrived as described when promised ... "
Storage
17containers, container, 5 gallon, pump, jug
+47%
-53%
" ... We bought it to move fuel from a 5 gal can into the truck tank without having to hold and pour. ... "
" ... Too large to fit in most fluid containers. ... "
" ... I was pumping kerosene from a large container to a smaller one. ... "
" ... I used this to put EM1 into gallon jugs. ... "
" ... The motor compartment is sealed so unless I smash it, I can't test inside there. ... "
" ... Some of our jerry jugs are taller, so I can't get all the fuel out with the pump. ... "
" ... while removing the pump from a gallon jug of oil the black section of the pump broke in half ... "
" ... Cheap plastic pump that cannot be used with smaller containers. ... "
Product As Described
11works, worked, exactly, described
+100%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... worked as advertised. ... "
" ... I received this today, it was exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... It works 100% as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Comfort
11siphon, position, fell, tank, strain
+27%
-73%
" ... Spring, metal clip, all fell into my hand. ... "
" ... This it’s a totally waist of money it doesn’t work and and the most poorly designed ... "
" ... I thought maybe I didn't really press the on/off to the off position so I tried again, carefully! ... "
" ... but that did not improve the pressure. ... "
" ... Those new spouts are a pain to use and you can't really see how full a small tank, like a snowblower, is until it overflows. ... "
" ... It was stuck in the 'off' position. ... "
Controls
10button, position, used, time, stuck
+10%
-90%
" ... When the smaller one was almost full I pressed the on/off button to off but the flow of kerosene did not stop. ... "
" ... Used this thing a few times and now the button is stuck on the off position and won’t work! ... "
" ... When I needed it, the on/off switch malfunctions. ... "
" ... The on/off switch came off. ... "
" ... I could not engage the 'on' position of the toggle switch. ... "
" ... Used one time, next use the on/off switch would not work. ... "
" ... for six/eight uses, then the switch would not function . ... "
Design
10like, works, one, design, switch
+90%
-10%
" ... I know it doesn't look like it would work but works well. ... "
" ... It works just like designed. ... "
" ... I prefer the original design of a push-on and hold switch. ... "
" ... This is a pretty cool tool! ... "
" ... Looked like a good idea! ... "
" ... While it looks somewhat phallic, it does a fantastic job in pumping gas from your red fuel jug (you know, the one with the pain-in-the-butt safety nozzle) into your motor's fuel tank. ... "
" ... Look for another brand ... "
" ... Will look for a better one. ... "
Sound Quality
9hear, still, sound, pump, motor
+67%
-33%
" ... Listen to the reviews! ... "
" ... Awesome for filling a boat with cans ... "
" ... Minimal sound and faster than my previous one that I replaced. ... "
" ... It is Quiet and pretty Quick. ... "
Defective Delivery
8broken, defective, box, arrived, returned
+13%
-88%
" ... Returned to Amazon as a defective item. ... "
" ... It was defective. ... "
" ... This item arrived DOA. ... "
" ... Product arrived broken and inoperable. ... "
" ... It came broke from the box ... "
" ... order 2, one broken down. ... "
" ... The box and item arrive broken. ... "
Inlet Outlet Pipe
6longer, could, would, wish, outlet
+50%
-50%
" ... The outlet hose is too short - 22". ... "
" ... Corregated hose cracked and leaks like a sieve. ... "
Suction
5use, power, tube, gas, end
+40%
-60%
" ... The first lasted most of last summer, but slowly lost suction until it was useless. ... "
" ... But the second time a leak appeared in the suction devise, so I still get gas on my hands. ... "
" ... Product arrive broken and or cracked at end of suction spout. ... "
Size
5like, handy, portable, fill
+100%
" ... Awesome convenient ,and handy . ... "
" ... I had to use it to help fill my transmission up you know how small the fill whole is. ... "
" ... I was stunned to find that such a small compact pump is as powerful as it is. ... "
" ... Very small it's portable and empty the can write down to the very bottom. ... "
" ... I like the size. ... "
For Running
4would, run, one, fuel, could
-100%
" ... I fiddled with it and maybe one in ten tries it could sort of turn on, but would not stay running. ... "
" ... I got a second one this summer and it just stopped running. ... "
" ... The next weekend it would not run. ... "
" ... It functioned well for two cans of fuel and then quit, not to run again. ... "
For Kids
4one, kids
+100%
" ... I am going to order one for my son love this product. ... "
" ... Like it so much,bought one for my son. ... "
" ... Took the kids since they were babies. ... So, my kids are grown and I finally have this great idea . ... "
" ... works great so I got another for my son ... "
Washer Dryer
4washer, day
+75%
-25%
" ... It worked great and basically emptied the tank dry. ... "
" ... great to fill my power washer ... "
" ... Keeps the bilge dry. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
4fast, water, mess, easy to use
+100%
" ... no mess to clean up. ... "
" ... I always ran clean water through it when done to clean it out. ... "
" ... Quiet, fast and clean. ... "
Setup
3setup, installed, batteries, easy
+100%
" ... I use it for changing the nutrient solution in my hydroponic setup. ... "
" ... After we've installed the batteries - they last a very long time. ... "
" ... Quiet and easy to setup and use. ... "
For Travel
3use, tool
+100%
" ... I've been camping for 3 decades and just discovered this tool last summer in a little ma & pa hardware store on the Oregon coast. ... When my son-in-law saw it in use while camping with us in September, he asked for one for Christmas. ... "
" ... Great for camping (especially boondocking/dry camping), if you don't want to mess with liquids, this is the tool to have. ... "
" ... I use it for camping purposes. ... "
Capacity
3pump, kerosene, high, garage floor, gas
+100%
" ... This little gadget is perfect for adding just the right amount of diesel to our RV while getting some work done ... "
" ... Work good for filling yard tools etc. ... "
" ... This was a awesome solution , not even a drop of kerosene on the floor. ... "
Volume
3good, flow, fast, pump, container
+100%
" ... It is fast and efficient with a good flow volume. ... "
" ... Excellent for pumping water out of my boat - move volume fast. ... "
" ... great little pump and good volume flow as I use it to pump disinfectant from 25ltr container to smaller container ... "
Drying
3day
+67%
-33%
" ... It worked great and basically emptied the tank dry. ... "
" ... Keeps the bilge dry. ... "
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