{"product_id":"mtd-24g-se-drain-24-gallon-self-evacuation-oil-drain","title":"Tuxedo 24G-SE-DRAIN 24 Gallon ‘Self Evacuation’ Oil Drain","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-feature-continer kd-flex-row-2\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-feature-item kd-prouduct-feature-content\"\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTuxedo 24G-SE-DRAIN Self-Evacuating Oil Drain\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe job that ruins an oil drain is not filling it. It is emptying it. A full portable drain is heavy, awkward and full of hot used oil, and every shop has a story about tipping one into a waste tank. This one empties itself: shop air pressurises the reservoir and pushes the contents out through a 7 ft evacuation hose into your waste container, with the operator holding a nozzle rather than a full tank. That is the whole design argument for the 24G-SE-DRAIN, and it is why the pneumatic self-evacuation feature is worth more than the gallon figure on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSelf-evacuation, in practice\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eA conventional drain has to be wheeled to the waste tank, lifted and tipped, which is a two-person job at any real capacity and a spill risk every time. With pneumatic evacuation you roll the drain to the waste container, connect air, open the valve and let pressure do the work through the hose. The consequences are worth spelling out: no lifting a loaded tank, far less chance of spilling used oil on a shop floor, and an emptying routine short enough that people actually do it before the drain is overfull rather than after.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn air pressure gauge and regulator are built in, so the evacuation runs at a controlled pressure instead of whatever your line happens to be delivering. On a pressurised vessel that is not a convenience feature.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe funnel, the screen and the sight tube\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe receiving funnel is 17\" across. That is a wide target, which matters more than it sounds when you are under a raised vehicle judging the position of a drain plug by feel, and it is the difference between catching an off-angle stream and mopping the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilt into the funnel is a contamination screen. Its real job is catching what falls in with the oil — the drain plug itself, its washer, a socket — before any of it disappears into the reservoir. Anyone who has drained a tank looking for a dropped plug will recognise why this earns its place.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe reservoir is steel with a fill sight tube, so the fill level is read off the machine rather than guessed. A sight tube is the feature that stops the overfill that causes the spill.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWill it fit under your vehicles?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking height adjusts from 50\" to 73\", and this is the specification to check before ordering, because a drain that will not reach is a drain you cannot use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe lower end suits a vehicle on ramps, on jack stands or on a low-rise lift. The upper end is for a car up on a two-post or four-post lift, where the sump can sit well over head height and a fixed-height drain simply cannot get the funnel to the plug. Measure the actual height of the drain plug on the vehicles you service most, at the working height you use, and confirm it falls inside that 50\" to 73\" window.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThen check two more things. First, the floor: the unit rolls on two swivel casters and two fixed wheels, so it wants a reasonably smooth surface and it will not like an expansion joint when loaded. Second, air: you need a shop air line that will reach the drain where you intend to empty it, which is usually near the waste tank rather than near the lift.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSite preparation, the air supply and safe disposal of the used fluid are the customer's responsibility. Handle used oil in line with your local waste regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBusy service bays\u003c\/strong\u003e doing volume oil changes, where the emptying routine is the bottleneck and the spill risk.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShops working over lifts\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 73\" upper reach is the reason to choose this over a low fixed drain.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFleet and municipal workshops\u003c\/strong\u003e servicing their own vehicles with a waste tank on site.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSerious home and club workshops\u003c\/strong\u003e with shop air, doing enough oil changes to justify a proper drain over a plastic pan.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat comes with it\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaken from the manufacturer's own feature list, not inferred:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSteel reservoir tank with fill sight tube, 24 gallon fluid capacity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e17\" diameter plastic funnel with a built-in contamination screen\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePneumatic self-evacuation system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAir pressure gauge and regulator\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e7 ft evacuation hose with nozzle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStorage tray for the drain plug, filter and gasket\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo swivel casters and two fixed wheels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDurable powder-coat finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe storage tray deserves a mention of its own. It is a small thing that solves a specific, universal annoyance: it gives the plug, the old filter and the gasket somewhere to live that is not the top of the tire or the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e24G-SE-DRAIN\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFluid capacity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e24 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFunnel diameter\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e17\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAdjustable working height\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e50\" to 73\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEvacuation\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003ePneumatic, self-evacuating\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEvacuation hose\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e7 ft, with nozzle\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eReservoir\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eSteel, with fill sight tube\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAir control\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003ePressure gauge and regulator\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMobility\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eTwo swivel casters, two fixed wheels\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003ePowder coat\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote that the published data for this model does not state an empty weight, an operating air pressure or an evacuation time, so we have not printed figures for them. If any of those matter to your decision, ask us and we will get them confirmed in writing rather than estimate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eApprovals: an honest note\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe documentation we hold for this drain claims no third-party listing or approval, and we are not going to imply one. This is a pressurised vessel handling waste oil, so if your insurer, your employer's equipment policy or a local environmental or fire inspector requires a particular listing before such equipment goes on your floor, tell us which requirement applies and we will confirm in writing what the manufacturer can supply before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eShipping and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelivery is by freight carrier to addresses in the lower 48 states, with the cost quoted live against your address during checkout rather than estimated up front. Plan the unload before ordering: a forklift, a dock, sufficient hands and equipment, or a terminal collection you arrange with the carrier. Deliveries to a residential address carry a residential fee, added at checkout where it applies, and warehouse pickup is available if you would rather collect.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspect the shipment before signing for it. On a drain the things to look at are the funnel and the tank: check for cracks or deformation in the plastic funnel, dents in the reservoir, damage to the casters and any sign the crate has been dropped or crushed. Write whatever you find on the bill of lading while the driver is present — a dented tank noted on the paperwork is a claim, and the same dent found after a clean signature is an argument you will probably lose.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarranty is handled through our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechanicsuperstore.com\/pages\/warranty-claims\"\u003ewarranty claims page\u003c\/a\u003e. One standing request that applies here as much as to any powered equipment: do not disassemble the unit before a claim is open. Opening the reservoir, the regulator or the evacuation valve to investigate a fault yourself is the most common reason a valid claim is declined. Photograph the problem, record the serial number, and contact us first.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-details-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-details-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-details-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-details-item\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOil drain with 24 GALLON fluid capacity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e17” DIAMETER plastic FUNNEL\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in funnel contamination screen\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e50” to 73” adjustable height\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSteel RESERVOIR tank w\/ fill sight tube\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e‘Pnuematic’ self-evacuation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAir pressure gauge \u0026amp; regulator\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e7 ft. evacuation hose w\/ nozzle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStorage tray (plug, filter \u0026amp; gasket)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDurable powder-coat finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePortable With two swivel casters \u0026amp; two fixed wheels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-pickupdelivry-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-pickupdelivry-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003ePick Up and Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-pickupdelivry-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-pickupdelivry-item\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur Pick Up locations for Valor, Tuxedo, iDeal are located in Temecula, California - Orlando, Florida - Norcross, Georgia - Elwood, Indiana - St. Cloud, Minnesota - Reidsville, NC - Pottsville, Pennsylvania - Alvarado, Texas - West Valley City, Utah.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCall, text, or chat with us if you have questions. 866-774-7743\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-downloads-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-downloads-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-downloads-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-downloads-item\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-img-container kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-img-item\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5442\/9831\/files\/vector.png?v=1742916126\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003ch5\u003eBrochure\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-img-item\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5442\/9831\/files\/untitled.png?v=1742916130\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003ch5\u003eManual\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-img-item\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5442\/9831\/files\/vector-1.png?v=1742916133\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003ch5\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-downloads-item\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tuxedo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49287151812762,"sku":"24G-SE-DRAIN","price":369.6,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/coretarps.co.uk\/products\/mtd-24g-se-drain-24-gallon-self-evacuation-oil-drain","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}