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"high" pressure water pump
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"high" pressure water pump

"high" pressure water pump

(OP)
I feel silly asking this question, but I've searched high and low on the internet and can't find a pump solution for my needs.  The requirement is 500 ft of head (including losses) at 6 gallons per minute flow rate. I have 240 volt service available.  Most "deep well" pumps seem to tap out at 100 ft or so.  The highest I've found is 300 ft.  I do not need submersible.

I am looking for a selection of pumps that service this range.  Can anyone point me in the right direction?

RE: "high" pressure water pump

(OP)
Thanks for your response! Am I reading something wrong on these pumps?  I see the following line in the specs for the pump you mentioned:

Max. Head (Ft.)        288

I need 500 feet.  I've studied Granger and can't find any pump that can lift 500 ft. of head (even looking at 12 hp 3ph $5000 type pumps).  As a matter of fact, nothing over 285 ft.

 

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6 GPM at 500 Feet, assume 60 Hertz. Grundfos Model CR(E)1-19(E).

http://www.us.grundfos.com/Web/Download.nsf/Pages/531BFBA4D6CD2D5588256C330066D939/$File/L-CR-PG-001.pdf

See page 30 for curve.

This is a 19 stage clean water pump with threaded in and out. This will require a flooded suction to be safe.  This model is fitted with a 3 HP 3600 motor and can be had in single or three phase. Goulds also makes one.
Steve
 

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You will need to cut and paste the entire link. Clicking will not work.
Steve
 

RE: "high" pressure water pump

http://www.catpumps.com/pumps-valves-accessories-selector.html

Input your parameters there.. they'll find you a pump.  Then call a local supplier, give them the pump model.. Tell them that you need a gear reducer & motor for it, and a mounting frame.  Also give them your electrical service.  Do you need a VFD? Call a local Baldor supplier and you can pick up a VS1PF + remote control switch for about $1000

RE: "high" pressure water pump

Edit.. you're only look at 200-225 psi.  While that is a high pressure, it's nothing for those plunger pumps I linked.  They can easily do 1000-1500 psi.

RE: "high" pressure water pump

(OP)
Hi Folks,

Thanks for all the responses. Indeed I see pumps now that will easily do what I need, but where do I price them?  How does one shop for these pumps? Is there a good on-line dealer that posts prices?  

Thanks again.

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An industrial pump - whatever brand and type - is an engineered product. Don't buy such a machine online. If you are willing to spend the money, ask a person (not a computer) to come up with a proposal. Let him come to your office and ask all the questions you have. If you then feel comfortable with the product and the company, you'll buy it.  

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Micalbrch is right, if you are specifying a pump of any kind, it is almost always a good idea to contact a vendor and discuss your application.

Generally, they're more than willing to come and understand what you need and how/if they can provide for you.  Then you can post what they say you need here and we can pick it apart like a pack of hungry wolves.  :)
 

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(OP)
Thanks for the advice.  I live in Costa Rica so a visit to my office would probably be too much to ask...hmmm...or maybe not :)  Any suggestions as to a good company/sales person to call would be appreciated.

 

RE: "high" pressure water pump

O.k. Costa Rica is a little bit remote for most companies. Grundfos (SteveWag's advice) have an office in Mexico. Call them and ask what they have in Costa Rica.

For a triplex plunger pump I recommend to ask CAT (I have no relation with them). They have a distributor in Costa Rica:

Hydromundo, S.A.
City: Escazu
Phone: 506 228 8857
Fax: 506 256 4769  

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(OP)
Thanks a ton.  I'll let you know when I've made some progress.

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