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Aquatec 550 Series Booster Pump, 12 Volt Version 2
Now “fortified” to IP65, which provides increased resistance to moisture and dust.
1/2" barbed intake and outlet port fittings included.
A medium-duty booster pump, the Aquatec 550 Series is appropriate for applications that include drawing water from a holding tank or shallow water source and pressurizing household plumbing, as well as moving water from one location over distance or uphill to another location.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS PUMP SHOULD ONLY BE USED WITH A 5-GALLON OR LARGER PRESSURE TANK.
A booster pump is intended to be placed near the water source, with a maximum draw on the intake side of 13 feet of lift. Derate by 1 foot for every 1,000 feet above sea level.
Despite this capability, Backwoods always recommends installing a foot valve on the intake pipe when drawing water up from a source to help keep the intake primed.
An optimum configuration would be to supply gravity-fed water from an elevated holding tank or cistern to the pump’s intake to pressurize the household pressure tank and plumbing.
Backwoods features a model that includes a standard 5-chamber diaphragm pump head, permanent-magnet motor, quick-disconnect inlet/outlet ports, and built-in pressure switch with cut-in at approximately 45 PSI and shut-off at 60 PSI.
Now fortified to IP65 for increased resistance to moisture and dust. 1/2" barbed intake and outlet port fittings are included.
Order our P-EZ Kit separately if desired.
The built-in pressure switch is not adjustable. Backwoods also offers an external Square D pressure switch that can be used instead, allowing the pump to operate at lower, adjustable pressure settings for reduced power consumption.
The Aquatec 550 is a higher-volume booster pump capable of delivering 5.3 gallons per minute at no head/pressure. It has a maximum pressure capability of 70 PSI—the equivalent of 161 feet of lift—with a delivery rate of 3 gallons per minute.
At half power, the pump can run for extended periods of at least a couple of hours without heat concerns. However, operation at pressures above approximately 25 PSI should be limited to 25-minute runs to avoid overheating.
This may be a consideration when using very large pressure tanks that take a long time to fill, but it can easily be avoided with a small- to medium-sized pressure tank that can be fully charged in 10 minutes or less.
Power draw is 5.5 amps at no head and up to 18 amps at 70 PSI.
Although newly fortified, the diaphragm pump head contains parts that will wear over time. Backwoods stocks the most commonly needed Lower Housing Assembly, which includes the diaphragm and “wobble” bearing, as well as the Valve Housing Assembly, which contains the actual valve manifold. This pump is field-serviceable.
Typical service life for these parts is 2 to 5 years. Reduced GPM output over time may indicate wear to the diaphragm and valves.
This pump is capable of running dry.
Dimensions: 10" L x 4.5" H x 5" W
Weight: 7 lbs.
Consider also ordering:
P-EZ Hose and Hose Clamp Connection Kit
P-AQUA-550-FILT Intake Strainer
P-AQUA-550-LHA Lower Housing Assembly
P-PS-SQD External Adjustable Pressure Switch
Warranty: 12 months from date of purchase.
