Would this pump be any good?

[What_Trigger]

Hi all again,

Just wondering what you guys would think of this pump?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-WART...351202?hash=item1e815ca4a2:g:mcEAAOSwcUBYR~AF

It is only a 1" but apparently capable of 15'000l still

 

[What_Trigger]

Oh, forgot to mention its for a GS10 sluicy

 

[7.62marksman]

Mine is two stroke 1 inch 12000 per hour and does me well but all depends on what you are pumping into and the price is right as well

 

[7.62marksman]

That should be plenty with a bit left over

 

[bazxa]

I would consider an 11/2 inch pump because of flow/volume losses due to length of hose used. There are more frictional losses in smaller hoses, therefore flow drops quicker. There are no flow charts on that add. 15000 is a big number for a 1 inch pump, most are rated at less.Increasing lift or suction kills volume output very quickly.
Have a look at rato pumps or http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-5-inch...481449?hash=item3a86f7aba9:g:JVIAAOSwl9BWKbpw.

More info http://www.aussiepumps.com.au/PDF/specSheets/custServAndHome/API Pump Selection Guide.pdf or http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/pumping-water-horsepower-d_753.html

Barry

 

[Occasional_panner]

Could you use an adaptor at the pump outlet and still run 1,1/2in pipe?

 

[golddiggerart]

That pump is good, what you'll find is that most pumps are generic....

 

[golddiggerart]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-5-Inch...234115?hash=item3f437d7143:g:qI4AAOSw2XFUln5z

This is the one I have which is more than enough to run my banker...

 

[blisters]

I would steer away from it as the configuration doesn't seem quite right. It's a very large engine for a 1" pump and as a start I wouldn't think your fuel economy would be that great. Typically you'd have a 97cc (or 50cc for wx15) at roughly the same output. Check the suction and head on the pumps as well.
Jon

 

[Eski]

Looks like the ad is wrong ,
description says 1 inch , photo 38 mm inlet outlet...

the engine is generic used in many other pumps (ie onga miniblaze) but in those is rated @ 2.5-3 hp...

ask the questions...

 

[blisters]

Rato and thornado are both site sponsors where you'll know what you're getting and will be looked after by both:

https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=7209
https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=11402

Jon

 

[c alan]

The fittings for the hose are 1 inch. I bought 1 the thread on the actual pump are inch and a half .pump and motor seems fine cheers

 

[What_Trigger]

Thanks C alan.

So with camlocks it would be possible to run the 1.5" hose then?

How has it performed for you? Don't need to run high in throttle to do what we need?
And as per blisters, how is fuel consumption?

 

[c alan]

Yeah that's what I did I also have a sluicy gs 10 but Im still new to this and don't realy know what Im doing

 

[c alan]

I forgot to add. It is advertised as 4 hp but mine said it was 3.6 hp on the engine label cheers

 

[What_Trigger]

Well, That'll make two of us bumbling along and learning
When my GS10 turns up it'll be the first time I'll be using one as well.

I did kind of gather that it wouldn't be a true 4hp. As long as it does the job I'll be happy

Now to gather the rest of the bits, Aka hoses and fittings etc