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Flojet 12 Volt Self-Priming Water Pump, 294 GPH, 3/4in. Ports, Model# 04300143A

Item# 228771
"Flojet 12 Volt Self-Priming Water Pump, 294 GPH, 3/4in. Ports, Model# 04300143A"
Flojet 12 Volt Self-Priming Water Pump, 294 GPH, 3/4in. Ports, Model# 04300143A

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Flojet 12 Volt Self-Priming Water Pump, 294 GPH, 3/4in. Ports, Model# 04300143A

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  • Can run dry without damage
  • Four-piston design for higher flow rates
  • Chemical-resistant polypropylene pump head for long life
  • Quick-connect plug-in ports for easy installation
  • Self-priming up to 8 feet above level of liquid

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Product Summary

This Flojet 12 Volt Self-Priming Water Pump is ideal for boats, RVs and more! This pump delivers up to 40 working PSI. For liquids to 130°F. Automatic pressure switch. Compact design and plug-in port fittings make installation easy.

What's Included

    (1) 12 volt water pump

Features + Benefits

  • Can run dry without damage
  • Four-piston design for higher flow rates
  • Chemical-resistant polypropylene pump head for long life
  • Quick-connect plug-in ports for easy installation
  • Self-priming up to 8 feet above level of liquid
  • Operates at 8 Amps; 14 Amp max.
  • 3/4in. hose barb

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

228771

Brand

Flojet

Manufacturer's Warranty

12 months parts/12months labor

Ship Weight

6.44 LB

Max. Flow

294 GPH

Port Size

0.75 in

Flow (GPH)

294

Amps

8
AttributeSpecification

Port Size (in.)

3/4

Max. PSI

40 PSI

Self-Priming

Yes

Discharge Port (in.)

3/4

Suction Port Size

3/4

Max. Suction Lift

8 ft

Product Weight

lb

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

9.0 x 3.75 x in

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  1. will this item pump unpressured water

    1. Yes, I have been pumping water and fertilizer solution from 55 gallon barrel and 200 gallon water tank, all non-pressurized. I use a 3/4inch water hose for inlet and outlet.

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    2. Yes, it will pump unpressured water. I use it on a boat and the pickup is just one foot below the surface. Use a check valve so you do not loose the prime.

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    3. Yes. This item will pump unpressured fresh water.

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  2. Can I use this in my boat below deck in an enclosed hull with only a little ventilation?

    1. yes

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    2. The Flojet On-Demand Pump will work with below deck boat applications with little ventilation availability.

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  3. Can I use it to draw water from 250 gal.tank to pressure washer

    I have a 250 gallon water tank that gravity feeds my Dewalt pressure washer. I have problems getting water pressure when water gets to 25 gallons.can I attach this pump to outlet of tank and then to washer to use with my pressure gun.

    1. Yes. It will work fine.

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    2. With the proper connections, this pump can draw water from a tank and transfer it to a pressure washer.

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  4. Will this pump work for draining rain barrels?

    1. Yes. I use it on my 1000 gallon rain water catch system.

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    2. This Flo jet on demand pump will work great for draining rain barrels.

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  5. How do I wire a switch for this between battery and pump, and can I use a toggle switch or household switch?

    This is for a food cart*******

    1. Well, it would be as simple as adding a 12v switch. If you are using this for a faucet, it will auto-sense whether the faucet is open or closed and turn on/off the pump automatically.

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    2. The switch would go between the wires coming off the battery or power source and before reaching the pump itself. A 12 volt DC toggle switch would work. Household switches intended for AC power may not work properly on a DC system.

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  6. can this pump work continuously for 1 hour spraying herbicide?

    1. no, it overheats in 15 to 25 minutes depending on the pressure

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    2. This Flojet On-Demand Pump is for intermittent use only, up to twenty minutes at a time. Does not have a 100% duty cycle.

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  7. Does the orientation of the pump matter?

    Will the pump still work if it is on it's side/upside down? ie pressure switch pointing upward vs downward?

    1. yes

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    2. The Flojet On-Demand Pump will operate when placed on it's side or upside down.

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  8. push distance

    I want to locate pump approx. 2 feet above lake level and push a run about 200 feet with a lift of about 20 feet. Will this pump maintain reasonable PSI over that distance. If not can I put another unit in-line to boost it?

    1. I used this pump to push water from a farm pond 200 feet over level ground through 5/8 inch garden hose to a "Y" valve and then 50 feet more to run sprinklers for a food plot. I could only run one sprinkler at a time but it served my purpose and beat hauling water and using the Flojet to pump from 55 gallon drums.

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    2. According to the manufacturer, the Flojet On-Demand Pump will move water horizontally 100 feet, would have no trouble with 20 vertical feet, but most likely will not have very good performance at 200 feet. You can add a second unit in line, and would be able to better maintain psi over that distance.

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  9. Can I use this pump from 500 gal storage to drip irrigation system

    The sprinkler valve when open is limited to 25 psi and would pump to a hose that then uses 1/4 inch hoses for drip irrigation.

    Will this pump work for that application and since the psi is limited to 25 psi could I use a lower gpm flow.

    1. That will work fine. Make sure total volume is close to pump capability (gpm x nozzles are less than total out put)

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    2. Should work just fine. Make sure total volume is close to pump capability (gmp x nozzels are less than total out put)

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  10. How far will this pump?

    I want to drain from a tank into some light weight 1/4 inch flexable tubing and spray a solution onto shingled roofs. I would like to use about 100 feet of tubing to be able to reach all areas of a roof. Will this pump handle this application?

    1. It should. We use for full house watering system and it reaches three stories up.

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    2. In most cases, this pump will be able to move water through a 100 ft hose. Keep in mind that the GPM of the pump will be reduced the farther above the water source the end of the hose is. This pump will stall and no longer be able to move fluid once the end of the hose is more than 90 ft above the liquid level. Also, the pump will provide the best performance when it is placed as close to to the source as possible. (It is easier to push fluid than pull it). Horizontal run is not taken into consideration when figuring the distance that this item will pump, only total head (distance from the level of liquid being pumped straight up)

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

12 months parts/12months labor

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