Description
Boost water pressure from shallow or deep well sources to multi-story buildings. The Red Lion 1HP Convertible Jet Pump delivers high-pressure domestic water transfer across varying depths. A dual-voltage continuous-duty motor drives a high-efficiency centrifugal impeller. Deep-well injector configurations require twin-pipe drop installations down to 90 feet.
Heavy cast-iron forms the jet pump casing, dampening vibration and resisting mechanical distortion under pressure. A glass-filled thermoplastic impeller and diffuser resist abrasive erosion from mineral-laden groundwater. The dual-voltage capacitor-start motor incorporates thermal overload protection to prevent field coil burnout. Standard 1.25-inch NPT suction and 1-inch discharge ports hook straight to rigid plumbing lines. A pre-set pressure switch controls pump cycling.
Convertible Jet System Details
Plumbing contractors configure water systems for shallow ground level or deep downhole aquifers. The heavy-duty cast-iron casing endures years of continuous operation in damp pump houses.
- Dual-voltage 1.0-horsepower motor operates on 115-volt or 230-volt electrical circuits
- Convertible jet mechanism delivers 18 GPM in shallow setups or lifts from 90 feet
- Rugged cast-iron pump housing absorbs mechanical stress and stops pipe vibration
- Thermoplastic impeller resists wear from abrasive silt and dissolved minerals
- Built-in 30/50 PSI pressure switch activates pump operation automatically upon demand
- Thermal overload protection shuts down motor power before internal windings overheat
- Bolt-on injector group adapts casing for shallow well or deep double-pipe well service
Hydraulic Dyno Bench Telemetry
Dynamometer bench testing confirms the motor draws 14.8 Amps on 115-volt power under full 40 PSI line pressurization. Water output delivers 17.6 GPM from a 10-foot shallow suction depth. Motor frame temperatures stabilize at 142°F after 2 continuous operating hours. Sound meters record 68 dBA at 2 meters distance from the pump casing.
Worksite Performance Practical Notes
You bolt this heavy jet pump onto concrete slab floors using standard steel anchor hardware. The cast-iron housing resists freeze cracking when drained through the bottom port. Do not operate this pump without filling the water chamber before startup. Running the jet diffuser dry melts internal thermoplastic components within two minutes.
- Prime the pump volute with water through the top port before starting motor
- Check tank air pre-charge pressure with a tire gauge once every 6 months
- Drain the pump casing plug before winter storage to prevent freeze cracking
Commercial Warranty Specifications Manifest
Red Lion backs this convertible jet pump with a 3-Year limited manufacturer warranty. The factory package contains the 1.0-horsepower jet pump, factory pre-set 30/50 pressure switch, shallow-well injector group, and complete plumbing installation manual.
