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cheeper alternative to high $ ballast pumps

 
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PostPosted: Oct 17, 2011 11:34 am    Post subject: cheeper alternative to high $ ballast pumps Reply with quote

http://www.harborfreight.com/interests/boating/12-volt-marine-utility-pump-9576.html

do you guys think this will work? i know that it will take longer to fill and empty, but at 1/5 the price this might be worth it. dont know if it is reversible or not. might be worth the chance of ordering one.

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PostPosted: Oct 17, 2011 11:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would think it would work. The speed is definitely very slow. It should be reversible. I'd probably lean more towards a Simer, but ultimately you're going to get what you paid for...this one is about half the price of a Simer and will pump about half the speed.
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PostPosted: Oct 17, 2011 11:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Speed would be my concern as well.
200 gph = 3.33 gpm
750 lb sac / 8 lbs per gal = 94 gals
94 gals / 3.33 mins / gal = 28 mins to fill one sac.
And that is a max rating of pump, which you likely will not get.

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