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Fast Flow Pump |
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The Little Pump for Big Jobs ! |
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Fast Flow Emergency Bilge Pump Frequently Asked Questions
We try to anticipate questions you might have about our unique emergency pump and provide the answers here. If you need additional information send email to stevepemberton@cableone.net. |
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How much more water will your emergency bilge pump remove compared to conventional bilge pumps?
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The small 2" Fast Flow will remove 9,000 to 24,000 Gallons Per Hour depending on the engine shaft speed. Most 12 volt bilge pumps are rated in GPH and pump 1,000 to 1,500 GPH. Our 2" Emergency bilge pump kit will fit most sport fishing and pleasure boats. Depending on your engine propeller shaft speed, the 2" will pump 150 gpm to 400 gpm flow rate! And we have much larger Fast Flow pumps that will pump 132,000 GPH. Simply put, FAST FLOW can move more water out of a sinking boat faster than any other bilge pump made today!
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How does the Fast Flow work and why is it better than
conventional bilge pumps? |
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The Fast Flow emergency bilge pump attaches directly to the propeller drive shaft – if your boat shaft is spinning the Fast Flow Pump is working. The Fast Flow emergency pump takes suction from both sides of the impeller, and harnesses the tremendous power of the main engine drive system. During an emergency situation it can pump significantly more water from the bilge – it might save your boat and your life.
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Will the Fast Flow impeller being attached to the drive system cause boat shaft vibration problems? |
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The impeller is shaped just like a flywheel – it’s a harmonic balancer. And the impeller blades are factory balanced and should not introduce vibration into the drive system. The impeller has no contact with the housing, which eliminates friction, heat, electroloysis, and makes this bilge pump reliable.
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Can the Fast Flow pump run dry? |
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Yes, the Fast Flow pump is made to run dry forever and is designed to be maintenance free. The patented double impeller acts as a fan, and has NO contact with the pump housing. It is what the Fast Flow pump does not have that makes it so reliable; it has NO mechanical seals, NO wear plates, bearings, bushings, or rubber impellers which creates friction, heat, that cause pump failure. It does not require lubrication and is designed to be maintenance free. Annual system inspection of the pump, discharge hose, and discharge fittings is very important.
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Can the Fast Flow pump cause electrolysis
damage? |
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Unlike other pumps, the
Fast flow impeller has no physical contact with the housing which
could cause electrolysis problems.
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Will the Fast Flow remove fumes from the engine compartment? |
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Yes, the pump acts as an exhaust fan in the dry mode and, if the need arises, the Fast Flow pump will self prime and automatically start pumping. The double fan impeller will help pull fresh air into the engine compartment during normal operation.
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Does the Fast Flow require activation like other bilge
pumps? |
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No, if your boat is moving your Fast Flow pump is working. The Fast Flow system requires no activation on part of the crew and, unlike other bilge systems, it requires no activation of electrical switching systems. If your boat is moving your Fast Flow is pumping. |
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Will the pump work when the boat is in reverse? |
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Yes, it will move
approximately 50% of the normal flow rate when the impeller is
spinning backwards. Even in reverse it will remove a significant
amount of flooding from the vessel.
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How much power does it use from the engine to run the Fast
Flow? |
Normally when pumping air the Fast Flow only uses fractional horsepower. Under emergency full load condition, the 2" small pump will use 10 to 15 horsepower. It makes sense to harness the tremendous power of the drive system during an emergency situation. |
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What kind of warranty do you offer for the
emergency bilge pump? |
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We offer a limited lifetime warranty for the replacement of the pump. |
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Will the Fast Flow pump oil from the
bilge into the ocean during normal operating
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No bilge pump should ever pump oil into our waters. The Fast Flow is designed as an "emergency bilge pump system" and is not meant to replace conventional bilge pumps. It is mounted above normal bilge height and is meant to be a "life and property saving" system. If your Fast Flow saves your boat from sinking, it could prevent a serious enviornmental event. |
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