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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Dave Willis on March 10, 2013, 04:09:29 pm

Title: Transfer pump anyone?
Post by: Dave Willis on March 10, 2013, 04:09:29 pm
http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/SID-E883DDE0-F273A45D/www_lidl_uk/hs.xsl/our-offers-2491.htm?action=showDetail&id=291
Title: Re: Transfer pump anyone?
Post by: Spruce on March 10, 2013, 04:49:09 pm
We got the equivalent from Machine Mart in Blue at 3 times the price 5 years ago.

As ours is fitted in a cupboard above the IBC tank we also had to use a foot valve. Works well.
Title: Re: Transfer pump anyone?
Post by: richywilts on March 10, 2013, 05:03:03 pm
is that a booster pump or transfer pump
Title: Re: Transfer pump anyone?
Post by: Richard Shepherd on March 10, 2013, 05:14:11 pm
Would it work as a booster pump??
Title: Re: Transfer pump anyone?
Post by: colin purewater on March 10, 2013, 05:15:33 pm
 ;D ;D ;D

I've got I e if these there awesome!!!!

Bought if 18 months ago when they were last
One offer and bi probes at all!

I use it for both tranfer and booster
Take psi up to 80 from 26

When they back in offer I will buy at-least  2 ??!!
Title: Re: Transfer pump anyone?
Post by: dave0123 on March 10, 2013, 06:52:28 pm
it would not work as a booster pump very good its maxium pressure is 4.5 bar
Title: Re: Transfer pump anyone?
Post by: colin purewater on March 10, 2013, 06:59:01 pm
it would not work as a booster pump very good its maxium pressure is 4.5 bar

It does work as a booster pump and has done for 18 months
Title: Re: Transfer pump anyone?
Post by: colin purewater on March 10, 2013, 07:01:29 pm
When are they back in the shops mate ?
Title: Re: Transfer pump anyone?
Post by: davids3511 on March 10, 2013, 10:59:49 pm
it would not work as a booster pump very good its maxium pressure is 4.5 bar

It does work as a booster pump and has done for 18 months
So does it have a pressure switch so the pump kicks out if dead ended?
Title: Re: Transfer pump anyone?
Post by: colin purewater on March 10, 2013, 11:56:22 pm
it would not work as a booster pump very good its maxium pressure is 4.5 bar

It does work as a booster pump and has done for 18 months
So does it have a pressure switch so the pump kicks out if dead ended?

No mate. ! That might be asking a bit much for a £50 pump
Title: Re: Transfer pump anyone?
Post by: colin purewater on March 12, 2013, 05:15:18 pm
Any one get one??
I now have 3
Title: Re: Transfer pump anyone?
Post by: bobplum on March 12, 2013, 06:04:20 pm
you could just use a simple shower pump as a transfer pump
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Post by: robert mitchell on March 12, 2013, 06:17:56 pm
I brought one , not used yet but feels like a quality bit of german engineering .
Title: Re: Transfer pump anyone?
Post by: robert mitchell on March 13, 2013, 11:05:42 am
Just set it up as a booster pump , my home pressure is 20psi pump takes it to 70 psi .
Around 250 tds in 4 coming out of ro .

Pump very quiet and very well built and only 50 notes !
Title: Re: Transfer pump anyone?
Post by: Griffus on March 13, 2013, 09:46:36 pm
Any tips on where to buy an outlet adapter? I've looked around but can't find anything that connects to the pump with a 13mm outlet to attach either normal hose with jubilee or even hozelock type fitting.

Links would be great.

Thanks

Title: Re: Transfer pump anyone?
Post by: colin purewater on March 13, 2013, 09:49:10 pm
Any tips on where to buy an outlet adapter? I've looked around but can't find anything that connects to the pump with a 13mm outlet to attach either normal hose with jubilee or even hozelock type fitting.

Links would be great.

Thanks



I just took myn to local plumbing merchants
A when straight to half in hose with clips
As I do not want to restrict the flow in any way 
Title: Re: Transfer pump anyone?
Post by: Griffus on March 13, 2013, 09:57:08 pm
Tried PTS today. I can't remember the last time they had anything I was looking for, or had any idea either. Always good to go to the experts  ;D

Thanks anyway Colin.

Have you used a nylon or brass fitting? I have all sorts down the shed, looks like a rummage is called for  :o

Title: Re: Transfer pump anyone?
Post by: robert mitchell on March 13, 2013, 10:26:09 pm
I got the bits from rs components , 1" male to half inch female bsp adapter then 1/2 inch bsp to 1/2 inch push on hose adapter with jubilee clips .
Works brilliant , wish I bought two of them now .
Title: Re: Transfer pump anyone?
Post by: Griffus on March 13, 2013, 11:52:43 pm
I got the bits from rs components , 1" male to half inch female bsp adapter then 1/2 inch bsp to 1/2 inch push on hose adapter with jubilee clips .
Works brilliant , wish I bought two of them now .

Exactly what I wanted to know.

Thanks Robert
Title: Re: Transfer pump anyone?
Post by: robert mitchell on March 14, 2013, 02:38:18 am
No probs mate
Title: Re: Transfer pump anyone?
Post by: Griffus on March 25, 2013, 09:37:14 pm
Right then, had this a couple of weeks.

After Robert's help I managed to get a fitting for the outlet, it is 1" BSP if anyone needs to know. I have a single 1" male to 1" male (both BSP) and Hozelock extra large connector to connect a hose to the outlet.

Eventually had chance to give it a go today.

Never managed to even switch it on though.

The inlet hose is absolute rubbish. It comes out of the box tightly wound. To get this into the source tank it has to be unwound. Whilst gently doing this the bloody thing tore like a piece of paper.

I doubt I had a random dodgy hose so I'd say they're all the same.

Can't comment on the performance of the pump but so far it's been a right royal pain!