Self Priming SYPHON For Gasoline, Diesel, Oil, Water. Anti-static , anti-spark hose with a 3/4" diameter copper pump that contains a glass ball and stainless steel spring. Hose Length: 1600mm. 1. Place the bottom end of the hose pipe into the tank with the liquid that you wish to pump out and hold the top end of the hosepipe upright. 2. Shake the bottom end of the hose vigorously up and down until the liquid rises in the hose. Continue pumping until the liquid passes balance level. 3. Stop pumping and place top end of the hose in the container you wish to fill and the liquid will flow automatically.