Solinst Model 415 12V Submersible Pump
Features
- Very simple to operate and adjust from high to low flow rates
- Smooth, short (6" nominal) pump design avoids getting stuck in wells
- Fits inside Nominal 2" OD Sched. 40 or 80 PVC Pipe
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The Solinst 12V Submersible Pump provides an efficient means of purging and obtaining groundwater samples from monitoring wells. The 12V Submersible Pump and 12V Pump Controller are lightweight, portable, and easy to set up, deploy and operate.
Application
The Pump’s sleek, short design ensures it fits easily down wells without hang-ups. The Solinst 12V Submersible Pump is capable of pumping groundwater from 36.5 m (120 ft) below ground surface, with flow rates up to 13.5 L/min (3.6 US gpm) in shallow conditions.
Mechanics
The Solinst 12V Submersible Pump system comprises the 12V Submersible Pump with cable, 12V Pump Controller, sample tubing (sold separately), and a user-supplied power source. The 12V Submersible Pump cable simply connects to the 12V Pump Controller, which then clips to a 12V power source. The 3/8" (9.5 mm) ID LDPE sample tubing is pushed onto the barbed fitting on the 12V Pump.
Design
Convenient LED lights on the Controller indicate the status of the 12V Submersible Pump system, including high or low battery voltage, proper battery connection, normal operation and maximum flow rate. It has an easy-to-reset circuit breaker (no fuse to replace). Simply turn the dial on the 12V Pump Controller clockwise to increase the voltage to the Controller, which turns the Pump’s motor faster and increases the flow rate.
Sampling Depth: As much as 36.5 m (120 ft) below ground surface
Flow Rates: Up to 13.5 L/min (3.6 US gpm)
Pump Cable Length: 130 ft (40 m)
Pump Cable Weight: 3.5 kg ( 7.8 lbs)
Wetted Materials: ABS pump body, 304 stainless steel motor, impeller and eyebolt, polypropylene hose barb, nitrile/buna o-rings and seals, PVC jacket electrical wire
Pump Size: 4.78 cm OD x 13.97 cm long (1.88" x 5.5")
Pump Weight: 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs)
Controller Size: 33 cm x 13 cm x 17 cm (13” x 5” x 6.5”)
Controller Weight: 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs)
Controller Cable Length: 1 m (3.5 ft)
Power Source: 12V Deep Cycle 60 amp AGM Battery or larger, or vehicle or marine battery.
Voltage Required: 12.5V–15V at source
Power Draw: 20mA (when dial is OFF), 3A (dial is at 1) to 36A (dial is at MAX (10))
Max. Run Time: Continuous, as long as Pump fully submerged during operation
Warranty: 12V Submersible Pump: 90 Days; 12V Pump Controller: 3 Years
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