Could an experienced Pump Man venture a guess as to the max. head on this ???

[TheycallMeDave]

http://www.lightobject.com/Heavy-du...r-Oil-Gasoline-pump-w-speed-control-P544.aspx

Ive tried to find out the max. head thru the Distributor but they dont know and cant find out . Based on the specs and type of pump it is, is it possible to make an educated guess as to the max. head this pump will handle ? I want to use it in my Solar domestic Hot Water project which has a vertical lift from the Collector to the Storage Tank of 8' total. Thanks.

 

[Valveman]

3.8 amps and 475 gph; Off the top of my head I would guess 20'. Typical to tell you everything else except what you really need to know about a pump.

 

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[TheycallMeDave]

3.8 amps and 475 gph; Off the top of my head I would guess 20'. Typical to tell you everything else except what you really need to know about a pump.

Ok, I appreciate your educated guess. I would have thought a bit less than that but its difficult to tell for sure without a flow chart of course. Guess ill buy it and try it out...cant beat the price of $79 and ill send it back if it doesnt pump good for me.

 

[LLigetfa]

I want to use it in my Solar domestic Hot Water project which has a vertical lift from the Collector to the Storage Tank of 8' total.

Would that not be a closed loop in which case the weight of the water coming back down helps in the heavy lifting.

 

[Ballvalve]

Close the outlet of the pump momentarily and read the pressure gauge on the outlet. then let it flow about 1/2 of a gpm and tht should be your max head pressure. 1 psi per
2.3 foot of head.