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[*] posted on 9-4-2007 at 07:02
Do they sell Hot tub pumps at hardware stores


im looking for a pump that resembles this ...

http://www.swimmingpoolsetc.com/images/aquafloxp2.jpg

it is for an aspirator vacuum station so it needs to have a lower inlet and a place for pvc pipe on its top.

i was wondering if this can be found at the big hardware stores.
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[*] posted on 9-4-2007 at 09:12


Might be easier to find pumps for ponds and fountains. Examples are

http://www.fountainmountain.com/

http://www.fountainpumpandsupply.com/

you should have an rough idea of the flow rate and pressure you need.
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[*] posted on 9-4-2007 at 10:36


I've seen pumps at Loew's that look like water pumps used to supply well water, irrigation water, etc. I didn't look closely at them, however. Home Depot should have same.

These pumps should come with literature giving the "pump characteristic curve" which will show pressure vs flow.




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[*] posted on 9-4-2007 at 16:23


Jet pumps are intended to pull a vacuum on the suction line to
lift the water and as such are noisy and inefficient.

You will have better results using a water booster pump in the
1/4 to 1/3 HP range with a flow of about 1-2GPM at 20-25PSI.

Also get a low pressure aspirator and a square bucket.
or better an ice chest.
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[*] posted on 9-4-2007 at 17:03


http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnu...
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