Flow Light Booster Pump

The Flow Light Booster Pump has become very popular in home renewable energy system from 1986. It is mainly used for domestic water supply, drip irrigation and water purification. It is very economical to use and is more cost-effective than any elevated tank, provided the pressure is over 100 ft of elevation.

The flow Light Booster Pump is basically a pulsation free rotary vane pump mechanism. The body of the pump is solid, forged brass with carbon graphite and stainless steel working parts. The pump also has a thermally protected permanent magnet with a ball bearing DC motor. There is also a pressure relief valve and clear flexible hoses.

These pumps have been designed to supply city water pressure from a shallow water source. These are DC pumps and energy consumption of those pumps is almost half of that consumed in a conventional AC pump. They can provide 3-4.5 gallons of water per minute, needing a pressure of 65 psi from a holding tank.

Another major advantage of Flow Light Booster Pump is that it is very quiet and generates very little noise while running. They are also more reliable and longer lasting than plastic RV/marine pumps. If maintained properly every 5 years, the life expectancy of these pumps can be extended up to 15 to 20 years. You can save a good amount of money on electricity bills as energy consumption is less.

You must keep certain things in mind while using this pump. These pumps must never be kept dry and they are intolerant to dirty or salt water. So it will perform well if you install a filter on the pump's inlet line. It may get damaged if run in dry conditions.

The Flow Light Booster Pump is sold in two types. One is the low speed and the other is the standard speed. Each speed type also has different models. You will have to choose the type and model as per your need. Many tools and pumping accessories are supplied along with the pump.

You will find a number of manufacturers of this pump in the market. The two most well known manufacturers in this category are Donkoff and Conergy. These two brands are most trusted and used by people.

The price of low speed ones are around $592 and that of standard speed ones varies from $618 to $902. It totally depends on which model you are going to use.