"high" pressure water pump 2

[brice14]

I feel silly asking this question, but I've searched high and low on the internet and can't find a pump solution for my needs. The requirement is 500 ft of head (including losses) at 6 gallons per minute flow rate. I have 240 volt service available. Most "deep well" pumps seem to tap out at 100 ft or so. The highest I've found is 300 ft. I do not need submersible.

I am looking for a selection of pumps that service this range. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

 

[Apakrat]

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/DAYTON-Pump-1LZT5?Pid=search

At 74th year working on IR-One2 - - UHK PhD - - -

 

[brice14]

Thanks for your response! Am I reading something wrong on these pumps? I see the following line in the specs for the pump you mentioned:

Max. Head (Ft.) 288

I need 500 feet. I've studied Granger and can't find any pump that can lift 500 ft. of head (even looking at 12 hp 3ph $5000 type pumps). As a matter of fact, nothing over 285 ft.

 

[SteveWag]

6 GPM at 500 Feet, assume 60 Hertz. Grundfos Model CR(E)1-19(E).

http://www.us.grundfos.com/Web/Down...6CD2D5588256C330066D939/$File/L-CR-PG-001.pdf

See page 30 for curve.

This is a 19 stage clean water pump with threaded in and out. This will require a flooded suction to be safe. This model is fitted with a 3 HP 3600 motor and can be had in single or three phase. Goulds also makes one.
Steve

 

[SteveWag]

You will need to cut and paste the entire link. Clicking will not work.
Steve

 

[ports394]

http://www.catpumps.com/pumps-valves-accessories-selector.html

Input your parameters there.. they'll find you a pump. Then call a local supplier, give them the pump model.. Tell them that you need a gear reducer & motor for it, and a mounting frame. Also give them your electrical service. Do you need a VFD? Call a local Baldor supplier and you can pick up a VS1PF + remote control switch for about $1000

 

[ports394]

Edit.. you're only look at 200-225 psi. While that is a high pressure, it's nothing for those plunger pumps I linked. They can easily do 1000-1500 psi.

 

[brice14]

Hi Folks,

Thanks for all the responses. Indeed I see pumps now that will easily do what I need, but where do I price them? How does one shop for these pumps? Is there a good on-line dealer that posts prices?

Thanks again.

 

[micalbrch]

An industrial pump - whatever brand and type - is an engineered product. Don't buy such a machine online. If you are willing to spend the money, ask a person (not a computer) to come up with a proposal. Let him come to your office and ask all the questions you have. If you then feel comfortable with the product and the company, you'll buy it.

 

[NGLENGR]

Micalbrch is right, if you are specifying a pump of any kind, it is almost always a good idea to contact a vendor and discuss your application.

Generally, they're more than willing to come and understand what you need and how/if they can provide for you. Then you can post what they say you need here and we can pick it apart like a pack of hungry wolves.

 

[brice14]

Thanks for the advice. I live in Costa Rica so a visit to my office would probably be too much to ask...hmmm...or maybe not Any suggestions as to a good company/sales person to call would be appreciated.

 

[micalbrch]

O.k. Costa Rica is a little bit remote for most companies. Grundfos (SteveWag's advice) have an office in Mexico. Call them and ask what they have in Costa Rica.

For a triplex plunger pump I recommend to ask CAT (I have no relation with them). They have a distributor in Costa Rica:

Hydromundo, S.A.
City: Escazu
Phone: 506 228 8857
Fax: 506 256 4769

 

[brice14]

Thanks a ton. I'll let you know when I've made some progress.