{"product_id":"aquatec-550-12v-pump-fortified","title":"Aquatec 550 - 12V Pump, Fortified","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eAquatec 550 Series Booster Pump, 12 Volt Version 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eNow \"fortified\" to IP65 which further resists mois0ture and dust. 1\/2\" barbed intake and outlet port fittings included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\r\nA medium duty booster pump, the 550 series are 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.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003e**PLEASE NOTE, THIS PUMP SHOULD ONLY BE USED WITH A 5 GALLON OR LARGER PRESSURE TANK**\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\r\nA booster pump is intended to be placed near the water source with a maximum draw on the intake side of 13 feet of lift (de-rate by 1' for every 1000' above sea level). Despite this capability, Backwoods always recommends 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 drive household's pressure tank and plumbing.\r\n\r\nBackwoods features a model that includes a standard 5 chamber diaphragm pump head, a permanent magnet motor, quick disconnect inlet\/outlet ports, and a built-in pressure switch(cut-in at ~45 psi, shut-off at 60 psi). Now \"fortified\" to IP65 which further resists moisture and dust. \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/backwoodssolar.com\/product\/aquatec-straight-1-2-male-barbed-2\/\"\u003e1\/2\" barbed intake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and outlet port fittings included. Order our P-EZ kit separately if desired.  The built-in pressure switch is NOT adjustable.  Backwoods has an external Square D pressure switch that can be used instead, to operate the pump at lower, adjustable pressure settings for lower power consumption.\r\n\r\nThe 550 is a higher volume booster pump, capable of 5.3 gallons per minute at no head\/pressure; and a maximum pressure capability of 70 psi(the equivalent of 161' of lift) with a delivery of 3 gallons per minute.  At half power, the pumps can run for extended periods of at least a couple of hours with no heat concerns; BUT running at higher pressures than ~25 psi should be limited to runs of 25 minutes at a time to avoid overheating.  This is a possible issue to consider with very large pressure tanks that take a long time to fill, but easily avoided with a small to medium pressure tank that can be charged to full in 10 minutes or less.\r\n\r\nPower draw at no head is 5.5 amps, up to 18 amps at 70 psi.\r\n\r\nAlthough newly fortified, the diaphragm pump head does have parts that will wear out over time and are field serviceable. Backwoods stocks the most commonly needed Lower Housing Assembly that includes the diaphragm and \"wobble\" bearing, and the Valve Housing Assembly that has the actual valve manifold.  Typical service life for these parts are 2 to 5 years.  Reduced GPM volumes over time indicate that the diaphragm and valves are suffering wear. This pump is capable of being run dry.\r\n\r\nMeasures 10\" L x 4.5\" H x 5\" W\r\nWeighs 7 lbs.\r\n\r\nConsider also ordering:\r\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/backwoodssolar.com\/product\/ez-pump-kit-4clamps-15-hose-2\/\"\u003eP-EZ hose and hose clamp connection kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/backwoodssolar.com\/product\/aquatec-550-pump-strainer\/\"\u003eP-AQUA-550-FILT intake strainer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/backwoodssolar.com\/product\/aquatec-550-valve-housing-assembly\/\"\u003eP-AQUA-550-VHA valve housing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/backwoodssolar.com\/product\/aquatec-550-lower-housing-assembly\/\"\u003eP-AQUA-550-LHA lower housing assembly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/backwoodssolar.com\/product\/square-d-pressure-switch\/\"\u003eP-PS-SQD external, adjustable pressure switch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\nWarranty: 12 months from date of purchase.","brand":"Aquatec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42411733385279,"sku":"P-AQ550-12-P-V2","price":138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/4611\/5647\/files\/P-AQ550-AC-P-V2.png?v=1763417235","url":"https:\/\/backwoodssolar.com\/products\/aquatec-550-12v-pump-fortified","provider":"Backwoods Solar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}