Abstract: This invention relates to an improvement in an apparatus suited for removing liquid e.g., flammable from a bulk container comprising pumping equipment in the container, a fluid transmitting casing extending from an upper portion in the container to a lower portion and communicating with the pumping equipment, an inlet communicating with the pumping equipment, a fluid outlet at the upper part of the container communicating with the casing, a foot valve for sealing the inlet from the container when in a closed position and permitting fluid flow from the container through the inlet to said casing when in the open position, said foot valve including means responsive to lifting movement of the pumping equipment for closing said valve and a sealing gland at the top of the casing accommodating movement of the pumping equipment for permitting opening and closing of the foot valve without venting the casing.