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Title: Connecting booster pump to pre filters
Post by: Andrew44 on February 25, 2008, 08:26:41 pm
Got a booster pump today thgat has 1 inch threads for in lest and out let.  I have stand ard garden hose from outside tap to shed.  What connections do I need to connect normal hose lock connection to 1 inch thread on booster?  Have standard hoselock inlet connection to sediment filter.  What connection do I need to connect 1 inch booster out let to standard hoslock connection?


Thnaks   
Title: Re: Connecting booster pump to pre filters
Post by: Alex Gardiner on February 26, 2008, 12:42:14 am
You need 1" male screw to 1/2" barbs. Connect hese to 1/2" hose and then you can use standard hozelock fittings.

Something like these:

http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Hose_barb_to_screw_thread_adapters__tank_fittings.html

(http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/tankelbow.jpg)
Title: Re: Connecting booster pump to pre filters
Post by: Andrew44 on February 26, 2008, 04:43:12 pm
Thanks Alex.  Is'nt there a connection for 1inch thread direct to 3/4 inch hozloch conection??

Seems contrivered but is the only option as you say?

Is this the only conection as the preferd option is to only use 1/2 ich hose on filters and RO?
Title: Re: Connecting booster pump to pre filters
Post by: Alex Gardiner on February 26, 2008, 04:45:46 pm
There is a male hozelock connector that has a male thread on the other end but it is only in 3/4" and 1/2".
Title: Re: Connecting booster pump to pre filters
Post by: Andrew44 on February 26, 2008, 04:56:12 pm
I wanted to have a hoslock inlet to the filters as that is the connector on the inlet for the filters but that was when the garden hose was running direct to the filters.  Now I have a booster pump a presume I should avoid 3/4 hose from booster to filters and use 1/2inch??

Is that hose a better option??

If so I can use that connector you showed me for RO to filter, but what connector do I need to connect harden hose to to inch inlet on booster pump??
Title: Re: Connecting booster pump to pre filters
Post by: Alex Gardiner on February 26, 2008, 05:23:49 pm
I wanted to have a hoslock inlet to the filters as that is the connector on the inlet for the filters but that was when the garden hose was running direct to the filters.  Now I have a booster pump a presume I should avoid 3/4 hose from booster to filters and use 1/2inch??

Is that hose a better option??

If so I can use that connector you showed me for RO to filter, but what connector do I need to connect harden hose to to inch inlet on booster pump??

Is that hose a better option?? 3/4 or1/2 either will work.

If so I can use that connector you showed me for RO to filter, but what connector do I need to connect harden hose to to inch inlet on booster pump?? You can use one of the above connectors to connect to 1/2" hose and the pump 1" inlet.
Title: Re: Connecting booster pump to pre filters
Post by: dave0123 on February 26, 2008, 06:11:29 pm
What booster pump is it?
Title: Re: Connecting booster pump to pre filters
Post by: Andrew44 on February 26, 2008, 07:35:12 pm
http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=19699

This one

From what Alex said I presume I need hoslock connector on hose with 1/2 inch adaptor then the connector Alex showed me (picture).  Then same connector running 1/2 inch hose from pump to filter.

I think I assumed that you could get a 1inch connector that goes straight into 3/4 inch garden hose but it appears that you can't so have to use 1/2 inch adaptor on hoselock.  Only need this for inlest as out let to filter will all be 1/2 inch hose so can just use the connector Alex showed me.

Does that make any sende to you :-\
Title: Re: Connecting booster pump to pre filters
Post by: Alex Gardiner on February 26, 2008, 08:03:28 pm
Clear as mud!

I think that you have it right now.

Title: Re: Connecting booster pump to pre filters
Post by: Andrew44 on February 26, 2008, 08:13:33 pm
Alex, thanks for your help on this.  I know it was abit like pulling teeth for you ;D

I'll order 2 of the connectors you showed me  from you and the adaptors I'll need.

Cheers  ;)
Title: Re: Connecting booster pump to pre filters
Post by: Alex Gardiner on February 26, 2008, 08:31:19 pm
It is always harder when trying to describe something in print compared to having the item in front of us both. :)
Title: Re: Connecting booster pump to pre filters
Post by: Andrew44 on February 26, 2008, 09:09:56 pm
Alex

I've looked at the threads on the pump and the don't seem to fit the connector you showed.  To make things easier I've attached 2 pictures.  On is the inlet connector with non return valve screwed in.  the other is the outlet valve.  they are both 1 inch.  The 1 inch connector won't fit these 1 inch connectors.

What do you recommend .  Hope the pics make things easier for your assessmnet.

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Title: Re: Connecting booster pump to pre filters
Post by: Alex Gardiner on February 26, 2008, 09:39:47 pm
Unusual connections for a booster pump!

You need a female screw thread adapter that will then allow you to connect these
(http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/tapconnector.jpg)
to each side of the pump.
I will try to look up the correct adapter for you tomorrow from our trade catalogue.

Title: Re: Connecting booster pump to pre filters
Post by: alanwilson on February 26, 2008, 09:51:45 pm
you do realise that the max output of the pump is 3.5bar, which is 51.5psi, not really enough to be of any real benefit.
Title: Re: Connecting booster pump to pre filters
Post by: Andrew44 on February 26, 2008, 09:54:03 pm
Thanks again for all your help.  At least the picture helps explain things !!

Once you've identified the adaptor.  I will need other conections to connect inlet to standatd garden 3/4 inch hose, and out let to smaller 1/2 hose.

I'll view later tomorrow to see what you've found.

Thanks again.  Appreciate it.
Title: Re: Connecting booster pump to pre filters
Post by: Andrew44 on February 26, 2008, 09:57:06 pm
you do realise that the max output of the pump is 3.5bar, which is 51.5psi, not really enough to be of any real benefit.

Alan

Thsi was recommended to me for use with ROs !!  What would you recommend??
Title: Re: Connecting booster pump to pre filters
Post by: alanwilson on February 26, 2008, 10:06:43 pm
who recommended that to you?

have a look at the grunfos range or this

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cbm240e-1in-multi-stage-230v-booster-pum/path/booster-centrifugal-pumps

Title: Re: Connecting booster pump to pre filters
Post by: Andrew44 on February 26, 2008, 10:45:48 pm
Alan

What would you recommend out of the clarkes pump or this one from RO man?  What is the max PSI for the clarkes one??  RO man is 95psi.  Thanks for your help.

http://www.ro-man.com/shop/product_info.php/cPath/28/products_id/245
Title: Re: Connecting booster pump to pre filters
Post by: alanwilson on February 26, 2008, 11:16:10 pm
either, it wont matter, both have enough grunt for the job. 
Title: Re: Connecting booster pump to pre filters
Post by: Wayne Thomas on February 26, 2008, 11:31:03 pm
I believe chic cleaning sell the 1 inch connections you need for that pump or try machine mart.
Title: Re: Connecting booster pump to pre filters
Post by: Alex Gardiner on February 27, 2008, 07:46:40 am
Alan

What would you recommend out of the clarkes pump or this one from RO man?  What is the max PSI for the clarkes one??  RO man is 95psi.  Thanks for your help.

http://www.ro-man.com/shop/product_info.php/cPath/28/products_id/245

The one from RO-Man is very good.
Title: Re: Connecting booster pump to pre filters
Post by: Andrew44 on February 27, 2008, 08:02:53 am
Alex

It looks like i've cocked-up.  Would you agree with Alan that the booster, with a max of 51 psi, is not really want good for the purpose I need and best to go for the RO man pump?

 
Title: Re: Connecting booster pump to pre filters
Post by: Alex Gardiner on February 27, 2008, 08:50:20 am
51psi is adequate, no more. 95psi would be better. Have you used the pump? can you return it?
Title: Re: Connecting booster pump to pre filters
Post by: Andrew44 on February 27, 2008, 09:17:08 am
Spoke to them and can return as their T and Cs say return within 7 days for full refund but have to pay postage.  Won't be cheap but lesson learned. :-\

Pump not used as I was trying to get connections to fit.....as you may remember ;D


For £40 more would you go for RO man pump?  Also won't it be much easier to conenct up?