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| Author: | atomicpapa [ Jul 21st, '15, 09:38 ] |
| Post subject: | Pacific Hydrostar Utility Pump? |
Has anyone tried this pump from Harbor Freight? http://www.harborfreight.com/portable-u ... 012_c3015a 120 Volt Portable Utility Pump 1500 GPH SKU 65836 Brand Pacific Hydrostar Certification UL listed Head lift (ft.) 120 ft. Maximum amperage 8.4 Quantity 1 Shipping Weight 19.56 lb. |
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| Author: | Colum Black-Byron [ Jul 21st, '15, 12:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pacific Hydrostar Utility Pump? |
I wouldn't recommend it. It's a 800W pump, for 5500LPH. And I don't think it's designed for continual use, very high head, but not continual use.. Just for comparison, my pump is 70W, and pushes 8000LPH, and will cost me $180 per year to run. Look for a pond pump. |
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| Author: | scotty435 [ Jul 21st, '15, 15:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pacific Hydrostar Utility Pump? |
Buying a good energy efficient pump will usually pay for itself in about a year or two verses the cheaper pumps. You can figure it out if you know your electric rate. I've had pretty good luck with the Laguna Max-Flo pumps, I have three of them and no problems with any of them so far (Oldest is around 4 years I think). Yes they are more expensive to begin with but will save you money. There are other energy efficient pumps to choose from, do a search on the forum, plenty of info to get you started. |
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| Author: | atomicpapa [ Jul 22nd, '15, 01:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pacific Hydrostar Utility Pump? |
Thanks guys!! I'll look into it more. Have plenty of time before I'm ready for something that big anyway! |
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