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Old 01-21-2007   #4 (permalink)
Koicare
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: South Africa
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Originally Posted by Russ W View Post
Koicare,

I have a 1" ram pump. Used it for a few months and replaced it with a motorized pump.

To answer your question, for each 1 foot fall, you can lift water 10 feet. And for each gallon of supply water into the pump you get 0.2 gallons out.

These are ball park values and there are limits to both.

You can also get a 1-1/2 inch pump, 2 inch pump, and 3 inch pump. All work on same principle, just need more water flow on the inlet to work.

What is your idea of using one?

Russ
Hey there Russ - I was looking at alternatives to having to rely on electricity.....
We use Generators when we experience power failures - but the cost of the fuel is quiet hectic - so I was looking at any alternatives which do not require electricity - but to run entire filter systems!

These are obviously not the answer!

Very glad to have got your input I certainly will not waste money buying and trying them!

Thanks for saving my pocket!!!!
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