Description
Maintain strong water pressure throughout rural farms, irrigation lines, and commercial greenhouses. The Red Lion 1HP 115/230V 24.8GPM Shallow well jet pump delivers continuous high-volume water transfer. A dual-voltage continuous-duty motor drives a high-efficiency centrifugal impeller. The shallow-well jet configuration cannot draw water from well depths exceeding 25 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.
Jet Pump Mechanical Details
Property owners boost water pressure to multi-building farm facilities without multi-pump setups. 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
- High-flow shallow-well jet mechanism produces 24.8 GPM for multi-fixture applications
- 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
- Precision brass injector nozzle channels fluid velocity into the pump volute
Hydraulic Dyno Bench Data
Dynamometer bench testing confirms the motor draws 14.8 Amps on 115-volt power under full 40 PSI line pressurization. Water output delivers 24.2 GPM from a 5-foot 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
Factory Warranty Coverage Roster
Red Lion backs this shallow-well jet pump with a 3-Year limited manufacturer warranty. The shipping box contains the 1.0-horsepower jet pump, factory pre-set 30/50 pressure switch, shallow-well jet injector group, and complete plumbing installation guide.
