Features
August 2010 Issue
Fast Flow Pump: The Name Says It All
Engine-driven pump has an impressive flow rate, but will it work as an emergency bilge pump?
Originally designed for pumping operations on land, the Fast Flow engine-driven pump has a tremendous pumping capacity, with the ability to move nearly 5,000 gallons of water per hour (at 800 rpm). That’s nearly five times the amount of the average electric bilge pump. The Fast Flow Pump comes in a variety of sizes, but a close look at installation and fittings is necessary to determine if the pump will fit on a particular boat.
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