What is the GPH for this pump? It doesn't seem to ADVERTISE how fast it pumps! (Pretty important!)
74030
We had bad luck with this pump, it doesn't work very well if it rains hard it doesn't work at all. We have to press on it by hand to make it operate. We use it for our boat.
1901933
I've read that you need an pump of at least 1hp or 1-1/2hp. My mine is a 1hp and it's working.
498643
I use a 1.5 HP pump. I am not certain of a min. pump spec, but feel certain that 1HP would be sufficient, also.
1833213
My literature shows 2820 GPH, whatever they say it is,it is more than you will ever need, this pump rocks
1079196
According to testing it runs about 450 gph. This rating is what you commonly see when you look at a gph rate, but most companies test the product empty. Once you fill it with media and hook up the hoses and stuff you end up with about 200 gph. I set up my tanks with more filtration then a lot of people, so for me, this filter is ideal for a 55 gallon tank, or 75 gallon tank with medium bio-load. I ran two of these and two Emperor 400 filters on my 150 gallon tank with high bio-load and the water was clear. I mention this because the box states it can handle up to a 265 gallon aquarium, which it probably could if the tank was heavily plants and lightly stocked and the filter was cleaned every 2 weeks, which are things that usually don't happen.
1623164
this was pulled from the site from where I purchased the pump "...Technical Specs: 115volts/60hz/35 watts (6,000 Gallons every 24 hours)"... - comes to 4.17gpm
730419
It is a 2 speed pump. I'm guessing the top speed is (which is high) would be 2 hp and the low speed would be 1hp or less.
1012414
If you go look up the spec's, (I was looking on Grainger.com) the almost exact same pump(& same motor) is spec'd to pump 19 gpm @60 ft of head. This would likely due 15-19 gpm at 60 ft of head. Its max ft of head is 106 and a max suction lift of 26 ft (as stated on the product description). I wouldn't push these limits though. These type pumps should run between 1-2 hours under load before fully draining the fuel tank.
2276568
That is just the model number not GPH. The flow rate for the 1200 is 315 gallons per hour and that is true flow rate not like marineland who boasts a 360 gph rate that is( by their own spec's) actually only 220. Hand down the penn plax is by far a better pump. I have 5 of them after going through fluval, marineland, API.
2282790
It's actually not a water pump. It's just an air pump that uses bubbles to draw water into the unit. You could buy a pump and get pretty good flow. I used a small pump that I bought separate and was running probably 30ish gph give or take a few gallons. Flow with the air pump included isn't too good. Maybe 10 gph.
1552007
Hi Cynthia, this pump would do it, but there are better units available for your purpose. It has adequate pressure, but relatively low volume, which I estimate would be down to around 1.5 gallons per minute with your particular application. You really need to look for specifications of around 7 - 8 gpm and 60 - 70 PsiChrrs Chris
1984692
I don't know if that's normal or not. All I can tell you is the owner's manual states 2.8 gpm @ 3200 psi, and it requires a 5 gpm @ 20 psi supply.
841592
You know Jason, I am not sure. I bought this because it was the replica update of what I had. I hear it pump as soon as, say 2-3gal. When I fill my sink with my 2 gal wet vac it kicks in. I use this for my laundry. Hope this helps ( not a plumber :)
2280349
The chiller needs 260-660 gph pumped thru it. As long as ur sump can pump that amount of water your good. Fantastic chiller too!! Hope this helps
100586
Unable to find documentation on pump; you will have to look; I know I had seen the specs before, some where My application is sucking straight out of a tank into a main floor of a cabin... it works great
2168893
According to specifications will pump up to 10 feet with little loss of flow (over 2000 gallons per hour). 15 feet up seems its limit with flow dropping to 1140 GPH. It won't make it to 20 feet, flow listed as "off."
1536642
The box says 1/2 HP 4200 GPH, but the chart on another side of the box indicates about 3800 GPH at 5' discharge height, and it goes down from there as the heights go up. I'm sure the answer is it depends on the diameter and length of the output line, as well as height, and many other things. At a 20' discharge height it's only rated at about 600 GPH.