Customer Reviews

King Kooker KK329 Cooking Oil Filter Pump

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

It's kind of a pain to empty used cooking oil, so I was excited to try this. The following aspects make it dissapointing:
* The motor is underpowered. It empties the oil slowly, and sometimes you have to turn it off and on several times before it "catches" and actually starts to move the oil.
* The food sediment in the oil sticks to and clogs the filter. To get it off you have to stop the motor, let the food bits fall off, and then start it again (which might or might not happen the first try). Maybe this happens with all oil filters, but no matter what it makes the experience with this one frustrating.
* It requires three D sized batteries. You're not supposed to leave batteries in things that you don't use frequently, so depending on how often you fry you might end up putting in and taking out the batteries every time you use it.

To be fair, even though it didn't live up to my expectations I still use this instead of just draining the oil through cheesecloth or something.

Filter mesh is too fine to suck the oil through so it takes a lot of time cleaning the filter thus making it a lengthy ordeal. Easier just to get a funnel with a screen or a tukey pot with a built-in spigot. Do not waste your time messing with this product.

The first time i used this, it worked well. Not fast, as has been stated here, but it did a nice job. The problem i ran into is storage, i think. I stored it on its side, and after several months of non use, it wouldnt work. Oil had seeped into the battery compartment, and the batteries were coated. They were still good, and after cleaning them and the compartment as best i could, it still wouldnt work. I will buy another one, but i think i will store it upright. Maybe this will keep the oil out of the batteries.

Great product. No more spilling problems. Easy to use. No heavy pots to lift.
I bought a second one to use in the boat for when the bilge pump quits working. It beats bailing with a can.

This does pump and complete the task for which it's designed. Problem is that it is a PITA to use, clean and stoor. With heavy batteries (D size), it won't stand on it's own and has no hook or hole for hanging it. After you pump the oil you have the choice between a tedious cleaning process or a dirty and contaminated hose for next time.

I returned this and show more love to my funnel.

In speaking with a King Kooker rep on another issue, the CSR also indicated that even though she received this for free, she doesn't use it. That should tell you everything you need to know.

Overall I rated this product a four, easy to use and easy to clean but most of all saves on time. No more lifting and pouring into a funnel, leaving a mess to clean up. The pump is a little weak but that is to be expected when running off of batteries. To over come this, heat the oil up (make sure you read pump instructions for max oil temp)and pumps works a lot better and less strain. Recommendation is for a 110 plug in oil filter pump, battery operated is good for camping trips but the 110 plug would be better suited for home use.

When I got this pump I thought it was a good idea. I was wrong. It was not at all worth the price. The battery cover broke as soon as I got it. Not worth the money at all.

This King Kooker pump is absolutely without worth. I got the first (notice the word "first") one in, and it pumped about a cup of oil before refusing to pull oil any higher than about 1/3 up the tube. I called King Kooker (excellent customer service, by the way - they must get a lot of practice), and they shipped a second unit to me. I put new batteries in it, and turned it on. Within seconds, the motor started smoking. I will not let them send me a replacement unit.

I bought this for my hot oil cooker thinking it would be a lot less messy then scooping the cold oil into a manual filter and then dumping the filtered oil back to the jug...

boy was i wrong.

I got the pump and installed the batteries which is quite top heavy so I knew I would have to hold it up while pumping, but figured it should be quick so that shouldn't be a problem...I decided to test it to make sure it worked so used a bowl of water and pumped that to another bowl....worked great ...or so I thought...sometime either while testing it or while it was stored it over heated....It didn't run long enough to drain the battery, but when I did go to use it for the oil there wasn't enough power....I

I thought maybe the switch had been hit at some point and that the batteries were low...however when I pulled it apart...getting oil everywhere I found the inside at the end of one battery completely burnt....

I cleaned it up put in fresh batteries and yes it comes on but no there is not nearly enough power to suck up oil...water yes oil no....

Not to mention the batteries were a B&&ch to get in and out....

I am editing this review after using it for a year.

This product is STILL GOING STRONG!!! I still love the product and would swear by it. The filter and motor are still operating as if new after a year's use. If you have a turkey fryer this is DEFINITELY the way to go. My neighbor who always tries it with a funnel has finally broken down and purchased one and is loving it also. A must have for any turkey or fish fryer!!!

After having the oil pump by Eastman for 2 years, I decided to get this one after seeing it in the store. The first thing I noticed was that the hose on the pump was sealed to the unit. One of the things I did not like about the Eastman product was that I had to hold the hose onto the pump and as a result, oil would trickle slightly down the unit. The other thing I noticed was the portion of the pump that you sit into the oil was flat. On the Eastman product, the pump is rounded. This has no impact as long as you have 1 or more inches of oil in the pot. However, once you get below 1 inch it becomes more difficult to get the unit to pump out the remaining oil.

I used this for Thanksgiving and now find myself throwing away the Eastman. In addition to what I stated above, the motor itself seems more powerful. This is the first time in my 2 years of using an oil pump that I was actually able to pump out all of the oil. Usually there is a little in the pot. The filter is also very sturdy and seems to be one that can withstand continuous use.

If you have one of the turkey fryers with the drain nozzle, you don't need this. If you don't, it makes clean up a lot easier and a lot less messy. I look forward to using this again around Christmas, New Year's, and throughout the year for fish frys. So far this product is great and I anticpate several years of good use!!!

Fry on!!