Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 12-12-2021, 11:02 AM   #1
Guru
 
danderer's Avatar
 
City: Newark, DE
Vessel Name: Infinity
Vessel Model: Kadey Krogen 48
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 709
Higher-power salt water wash down

Seems that no matter how powerful the pump there is always tougher mud to be found.

I've currently got a 12v Jabsco pump , 6GPM @ 70 PSI. it seems a bit anemic due I guess to the flow rate. Looking to do better, probably by going to a 110 VAC pump. I see a couple options out there:

Headhunter Stingray, 20 GPM at 67 PSI. I already have one of these for freshwater so I'd have some component-redundancy.

Depco has a Gianneschi pump, 26 GPM at 75 PSI. Not familiar with that brand.

I've thought about shallow well pumps as an alternative, and even though they might be cheaper even in the long run, I'm not interested in having to replace them every year or two in a salt-water environment.

An engine-driven pump would be a hassle to install - both the current intake and outlet are at the bow and the engine isn't.

Any other decent options out there?
danderer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-12-2021, 12:12 PM   #2
Guru
 
O C Diver's Avatar
 
City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in the Great Lakes
Vessel Name: Slow Hand
Vessel Model: Cherubini Independence 45
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 12,834
What are you using for a nozzle / wand? I have a Jabsco 70 PSI 6 GPM pump with a wand off of Amazon. The orifice was to small, so the pump kept cycling. The orifice was a simple 1/4" FPT pipe cap. I kept drilling the orifice out with progressively large number drill bits till the pump would stay on. Lots more effect than a garden hose spray nozzle and the pressure is very close to maximum pump pressure. Thinking about building a new wand this winter that is longer to get closer to my chain with the nozzle.

Ted
__________________
Blog: mvslowhand.com
I'm tired of fast moves, I've got a slow groove, on my mind.....
I want to spend some time, Not come and go in a heated rush.....
"Slow Hand" by The Pointer Sisters
O C Diver is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-12-2021, 12:22 PM   #3
Senior Member
 
City: Cairns
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 499
If you are looking for high flow rather than high pressure, would a pool pump be an option? Note that they seldom come with accumulators nor pressure switches so it's either on or off.
GoneDiving is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-12-2021, 01:23 PM   #4
Guru
 
danderer's Avatar
 
City: Newark, DE
Vessel Name: Infinity
Vessel Model: Kadey Krogen 48
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 709
Quote:
Originally Posted by O C Diver View Post
What are you using for a nozzle / wand? I have a Jabsco 70 PSI 6 GPM pump with a wand off of Amazon. The orifice was to small, so the pump kept cycling.
Interesting thought. I've got a standard pistol-grip nozzle. When pulling the trigger the pump runs continuously which suggests the nozzle isn't a limitation, right?
danderer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-12-2021, 01:23 PM   #5
Guru
 
Simi 60's Avatar
 
City: Queensland
Vessel Model: Milkraft 60 converted timber prawn trawler
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 5,482
Cheap Karcher?
We have one onboard, haven't needed it to blast chain yet.

24v Johnson @20lpm works well enough though can be slow at times
__________________
Everything on a boat is broken, you just don't know it yet
Full time cruising is repairing boats in exotic locations
Simi 60 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-12-2021, 02:16 PM   #6
TF Site Team
 
koliver's Avatar
 
City: Saltspring Island
Vessel Name: Retreat
Vessel Model: C&L 44
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,663
Quote:
Originally Posted by O C Diver View Post
What are you using for a nozzle / wand? I have a Jabsco 70 PSI 6 GPM pump with a wand off of Amazon. The orifice was to small, so the pump kept cycling. The orifice was a simple 1/4" FPT pipe cap. I kept drilling the orifice out with progressively large number drill bits till the pump would stay on. Lots more effect than a garden hose spray nozzle and the pressure is very close to maximum pump pressure. Thinking about building a new wand this winter that is longer to get closer to my chain with the nozzle.

Ted
Ted
That is brilliant!
I changed my saltwater pump a couple of years ago. Since that change, the pump has been cycling when connected to a regular hose nozzle set on its maximum pressure nozzle. When the home-built nozzle at the chain is in use, there is no cycling. It didn't occur to me that the cycling was due to low flow. Now I can adjust the hose nozzle to fix Thanks for your insight.
At the chain I have a piece of 1/2" copper pipe that I squeezed in the vice to spray a flat pattern and clean the chain. It is positioned about 2" below the roller and at the chain sprays a 2" to 3" pattern, cleaning well in all but sideways hauling.
__________________
Keith
koliver is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-12-2021, 02:40 PM   #7
Guru
 
Lepke's Avatar
 
City: Between Oregon and Alaska
Vessel Name: Charlie Harper
Vessel Model: Wheeler Shipyard 83'
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 3,023
I use my watermaker hp pump with quick connect fittings. I set the pressure at the pump instead of the membranes.
Lepke is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Trawler Port Captains
Port Captains are TF volunteers who can serve as local guides or assist with local arrangements and information. Search below to locate Port Captains near your destination. To learn more about this program read here: TF Port Captain Program





All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:17 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2006 - 2012