Proactive Hurricane 12V Plastic Pump
The Proactive Engineered Plastic Hurricane pump can pump water up to 150 feet from ground level by simply connecting it to a Power Booster 2 Controller and 12V battery.
Note: All pumps from Proactive are manufactured from PFOA-Free Parts (Except Abyss Pump Line).
Features
- Sleek outside design minimizes well hang-ups
- Pump can run continuously in water without the need for a cool down
- 400 hour motor life provides a very economical sampling and purging solution
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The Proactive Engineered Plastic Hurricane pump is capable of pumping up to 150 feet from ground level by simply connecting the Power Booster 2 or Low Flow with the Power Booster 2 Controller and 12V battery. Both Power Booster 2 Controller options offer positive and negative alligator clamps to the 12-volt battery. This reliable design is suitable for continuous sampling and purging of groundwater wells.
- Power Consumption: 510 Watts (max)
- Volt Recommendation: 12-15V at source
- Maximum Amp Output: 34 Amps
- Measurements: 26" length x 1.82" diameter
- Requires: Power Booster 2 or Low Flow with Power Booster 2 Controller
- Required Tubing: 3/8" or 1/2" ID tubing
- (1) 12V Engineered Plastic Hurricane pump with 160' wire lead & green connector
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