Recommended pump to drain HW cylinder in attic?

[chainsaw_masochist]

I need to replace a HW cylinder in an attic where there is no drainpipe outlet. In order to remove the existing cylinder I need to drain the contents. Could anyone recommend a decent wet & dry vax ‘type’ pump that would be suitable for this task, please?

 

[cross thread]

syphon it

 

[chainsaw_masochist]

That's not so easy as where the cylinder is located is the lowest point of the attic. Pumping would be the best option here.

 

[Gasop]

That's not so easy as where the cylinder is located is the lowest point of the attic. Pumping would be the best option here.

From where do you propose to pump the contents of the cylinder?

 

[chainsaw_masochist]

Via hose to downstairs bathroom.

 

[Dan Robinson]

Then syphon it

 

[JimCrow]

http://www.mpdirect.co.uk/p/27784/draper-18937-drill-powered-pump?gclid=CPqIqv3DlccCFazItAodb-QDeg

 

[muggles]

Got a feeling this one is going to run and run...

 

[muggles]

http://www.mpdirect.co.uk/p/27784/draper-18937-drill-powered-pump?gclid=CPqIqv3DlccCFazItAodb-QDeg

Or just save your money on a pointless pump and syphon it...

 

[Dan Robinson]

 

[Agile]

I actually use a different technique which does not use a water pump but is very effective.

Tony

 

[Gasop]

I actually use a different technique which does not use a water pump but is very effective.

Tony

A screwdriver hammered into the side of the cylinder is cheating

 

[chainsaw_masochist]

Sorry for such a long delay in replying but thought I should let you know how I finally drained the cylinder:

I siphoned it!

 

[PullerGas]

Sorry for such a long delay in replying but thought I should let you know how I finally drained the cylinder:

I siphoned it!

Amazing!! A panel of high skilled & experienced guys tell you what to do & you question their judgement??!!
Sort of defeats the purpose of posing a question on a forum like this, or is it just me?

 

[chainsaw_masochist]

Amazing!! A panel of high skilled & experienced guys tell you what to do & you question their judgement??!!
Sort of defeats the purpose of posing a question on a forum like this, or is it just me?[/QUOTE]

Well I certainly did not want to give the impression of questioning anyone's judgement. As it turned out the job may have been easier if I had had access to some sort of pump but the siphoning worked well - it drained 80% of the cylinder's contents. I sought advice, I received advice and I acted upon that advice. I appreciated the said advice and thanked all those who contributed.