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Flowlight Booster
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Use
DC or AC power to pressurize water. Provides 3-4.5 Gallons
per Minute (10-17 lpm) at pressure as high as 65 PSI (4.5
kg/sq. cm) from shallow water sources.
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“Over
the last five years, we’ve found our Flowlight
pump to perform impressively. If installed properly
and filtered, they are very faithful pumps.” —J.T.,
Nemia Valley, British Columbia, Canada
“Our
(Flowlight Booster Pump) has had 2 1/2 years of daily
use. I have no complaints at all. It works really fine.”
—G.O., Willow, Alaska
“It’s
a delight to be weaned from the generator.”—C.H.,
Coulterville, California
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The
Flowlight Booster Pump provides city water pressure, anywhere.
It has been a standard in home renewable energy systems since
1986. It is economical for domestic water supply, drip
irrigation, and water purification.
Benefits
-
A booster pump is far more cost effective than an elevated
tank, providing pressure equivalent to over 100 feet (30m)
of elevation.
- This
DC pump uses one third to one half the energy of a conventional
AC pump, and eliminates the high starting surges that push
inverters to the limit.
- It
is more powerful, quieter, and much more durable than plastic
RV/Marine pumps. Wearing parts are replaceable, and typically
last 5 to 10 years. Overall life expectancy is 15 to 20
years.
- Our
complete instruction manual and Easy Installation Kit make
this pump simple for anyone to install and service, with
no previous experience.
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Capacity
- Suction
Lift: Low Speed Model 20 vertical feet (6 m); Standard Model 10
Feet (3 m) at sea level -- subtract 1 ft. for every 1000 ft. altitude
(1 m for every 1000 m) Note: Suction capacity may be further limited
by intake pipe friction. Excessive suction causes cavitation (vapor
bubbles) creating noise and excessive wear. Intake piping should
be 1 inch or larger. Pump should be mounted as close to the water
source as possible.
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Choice
of Capacity
- Standard
Model for highest flow
- Low
Speed Model (DC only) is best if:
- Suction
lift greater is than 10 feet
- Intake
pipe is smaller than 1-inch size
- Extra-quiet
operation is desired
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Choice
of Voltage
- 12
or 24 Volt DC, others (inquire)
- 115
Volt AC (low surge PM motor minimizes inverter and wire size)
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Construction
- Rotary
vane pump mechanism (pulsation-free)
- Solid
forged brass pump body with carbon-graphite and stainless steel
working parts
- NSFê
approved for drinking water
- Handles
sea water and dissolved minerals
- Survives
most freezes
- Permanent
magnet, ball bearing DC motor, thermally protected
- Clear
flexible hoses and pressure relief valve included
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Additional
Needs
- Battery-based
power system (12V or 24V) or AC (minimum 300 watt inverter)
- Pressure
Tank, captive air type. Minimum size: 40 gallon (150 l). Larger
is better, to reduce cycling and increase reserve capacity. Available
locally.
- Foot
valve (if pump is placed higher than water source)
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Filtration
Requirement
- This
pump CANNOT tolerate dirt. Water must be filtered clear.
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Accessories
- Intake
Strainer/Foot Valve with fine monel metal screen, stops course
debris
- Inline
Filter (10-inch) uses standard drinking water cartridges
- Intake
Filter/Foot Valve (30-inch) replaces Intake Strainer and Inline
Filter with a single unit, best for lowering into a shallow well
- Spare
Filter Cartridges (5 or 10 micron spun fiber)
- Easy
Installation Kit includes: Pressure Switch, Pressure Gauge, Check
, Drain & Shut-Off Valves, & Tank Tee (manifold)
- Dry
Run Switch prevents battery drain and pump damage if water source
runs dry
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Installation
- Pump
may be mounted horizontally or vertically.
- Pump
must not be submerged
- It
may be placed inside a 6-inch (120 cm) or larger well casing,
suspended by a rope. If casing is smaller than 10 inches, request
"adapting elbows" instead of flex hoses
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Dimensions
- Length
16.5 in (42 cm)
- Weight
15 lb (7 kg)
- Flexible
hose ends have 3/4-in. male pipe thread
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Warranty
- 1
year against defects in materials and workmanship
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| Do you
need to pump a lot of water? We can size systems for any need. Please
contact us for
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To
purchase products with your credit card call 800.799.1122
To
pay by check or money order send to:
North Coast Power • Box 151 • Cazadero,
CA • 95421
For
live help to size and price your system call 800.799.1122
For an email quote on the correct system for you
click here.
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