240 volt bilge pump

[Bluetide]

Hi

What brand and model 240 volt self priming (not submersable) pump do you use.
I am in need of one that will pump 5500 litres an hour.
Thanks
Bluetide

 

[rwidman]

I don't use any but if you're in an area where 240 volts is the standard, I would suggest checking a local marine store.


Home centers, hardware stores and plumbing supply stores are good sources if you don't need a "marine" pump.

 

[Capt.Bill11]

Overdorfer might have one


Rubber impeller pump model 406M.

 

[twistedtree]

Pacer makes good high volume pumps, and they are available powered by pretty much anything you want.

 

[Ski in NC]

Why not use a submersible? More reliable priming than any non-submersible.

 

[Capt.Bill11]

Why not use a submersible? More reliable priming than any non-submersible.

Do you want a 240v pump in your bilge water?

 

[BruceK]

We have a 240v salt water washdown pump so it`s possible, but unusual. Emergency back up purposes?

 

[HopCar]

I think our youngest member, Oliver, installed one on his boat. If I recall he installed a Scot Pump. Scot Pump Marine - Home
The ones with a strainer mounted on the intake retain enough water to self prime.

Jabsco makes some pretty big rubber impeller pumps with 220v motors.

Are you 50 or 60 hz?

 

[Mule]

Prosser submersible 1 3/4 pumps might fill the bill. I have a 110, 12 Amp model. They are pricey. Used em to pump out man holes, often used for flooded basements.

 

[Bluetide]

Hi All

Thanks for your replies.
Didn't realize had any answers.
This will be my main pump.
Reason for not having a submersable is that this will be connected to a bilge manifold that goes to 4 different compartments.
No it will not be in my bilge water, it will be mounted away from any liquid.
Capt Bill that Overdorfer 406 looks the goods.
We have a distributor here in Melbourne, will give them a call on Monday.
HopCar the Scott pumps look great to but not sure where to find them in Australia,we are 50Hz.
Thanks all.
Have a great weekend.

 

[ulysses]

One option which might be a bit cheaper is to use a smaller self priming pump as a priming pump for a larger gorman - rupp type high volume pump. Just a thought.

 

[Bluetide]

Thanks Ulysses
Good option.

 

[FF]

Many household well pumps are mostly plastic and might serve well if yours is not a gasoline powered boat.

Most will self prime to 25+ft so in a boat where 5 ft might be the max , no delay for fire service or dewatering will be noticed.

 

[N4712]

We installed a 240v Pacer pump, you can see it here: http://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/s3/emergency-bilge-pump-installed-19424.html