Flowlight® Booster Pump 2900 Series

©2003 Windy Dankoff

Use Flowlight Booster Pumps to pressurize water. Provides 3 to 4.5 Gallons per Minute (10 to 17Lpm) at pressure as high as 65 PSI (4.5 kg/sq. cm) from shallow water sources.

The Flowlight Booster Pump provides city water pressure, anywhere. It has been a standard in home renewable energy systems since 1986. It is economical for domestic water supply, drip irrigation, and water purification.

A booster pump is far more cost effective than an elevated tank, providing pressure equivalent to over 100 feet (30m) of elevation.

• It uses one third to one half the energy of a conventional AC pump, and eliminates high starting surges.
• It is more powerful, quieter, and much more durable than plastic RV/Marine pumps. Wearing parts are replaceable, and typically last 5 to 10 years. Overall life expectancy is 15 to 20 years.
• The complete instruction manual and Easy Installation Kit make this pump simple for anyone to install and service, with no previous experience.

Recommendations

"Over the last five years, we've found our Flowlight pump to perform impressively. If installed properly and filtered, they are very faithful pumps."
- J.T., Nemia Valley, British Columbia,

"Our (Flowlight Booster Pump) has had 2 1 /2 years of daily use. I have no complaints at all. It works really fine."
- G.O., Willow, Alaska

"It's a delight to be weaned from the generator."
- C.H., Coulterville, California

"I have used 5 of your pumps for years here in the Bahamas. They are superior products."
- J.K., Abaco, Bahamas

"It makes isolated living a pleasure."
- S.C., Ontario, Canada

General Specifications

Construction

• Rotary vane pump mechanism (pulsation-free)
• Solid forged brass pump body with carbon-graphite and stainless steel working parts
• NSF® approved for drinking water
• Handles sea water and dissolved minerals
• Survives most freezes
• Permanent magnet, ball bearing DC motor, thermally protected
• Clear flexible hoses and pressure relief valve included

Filtration Requirement

This pump CANNOT tollerate dirt. Water must be filtered clear.

Additional Needs

• Battery-based power system (matching voltage)
• Pressure tank, captive air type. Minimum size: 40 gallon (150Liter). Larger is better, to reduce cycling and increase reserve capacity. Available locally.
• Foot valve (if pump is placed higher than water source)

Accessories

• Intake Strainer/Foot Valve with fine monel metal screen, stops coarse debris
• Inline Filter (10inch) uses standard drinking water cartridges
• Intake Filter/Foot Valve (30inch) replaces Intake Strainer and Inline Filter with a single unit, best for lowering into a shallow well
• Spare Filter Cartridges (5 or 10 micron spun fiber)
• Easy Installation Kit includes: Pressure switch, pressure gauge, check, drain and shut-off valves, and tank tee (manifold)
• Dry Run Switch prevents battery drain and pump damage if water source runs dry

Installation

• Pump may be mounted horizontally or vertically.
• Pump must not be submerged.
• It may be placed inside a 6inch (120cm) or larger well casing, suspended by a rope. If casing is smaller than 10inch, request "adapting elbows" instead of flex hoses.

Dimensions

• Length: 16.5inch (42cm)
• Weight: 15pounds (7kg)
• Flexible hose ends have 3/4inch male pipe thread