What Pump ?

[Ben]

Hi all,

I am in a bit of a bother , I am making a live bait well and am now worried about what pump to fit ? I went to force four yesterday and they advised a par max 3.5 washdown pump with a 50psi @13.2lpm . Then when i got home and looked through the catalogue I found the water puppy @ 35lpm .

 

I have already purchased the parmax but have not fitted yet ! Am I barking up the wrong tree or do i need to change the pumps ? Is the pump going to be big enough to keep my mac"s alive in the well {well size is approx 3ft tall round one got from trev WEDGER}. ta m8 , or is it better to go for more water flow and less pressure .

 

I am also worried about the hose size as the parmax only uses 1/2" {garden hose}

 

Any one had these issues before ?

 

Cheers all

Ben

[Wedger]

Ben,

 

I'll try to dig out the stuff on my system as it has worked very well and is very similar to what you are proposing.

 

Trev

Edited April 4, 2010 by Wedger

[Brian]

Ben

 

Have you seen this thread by Adam? Live Bait Installation

Edited April 4, 2010 by Brian

[TomBettle]

I use a Jabsco Water Puppy and have it rigged so I can unclip the hose and plug on a spray nozzle and it makes a fabulous deck wash too.

 

If it si just for a livewell it may be overkill though.

Even a rule bilge pump will be more than man enough to circulate enough oygenated water round a tank.

[Wedger]

Nice chat.

 

A steady hand with the drill then................

 

Cheers

Edited April 4, 2010 by Wedger

[Ben]

Thats it I am going for it!!!!!!!!!!!!

My concience is clear at last . {just get a bit nervous about drilling a hole in the bottom of a boat }

 

Will let you know how it went later .

 

Ben

[Ben]

Oh and just a quick one whilst I am thinking of it , if you are not a member of this club join now as it will be the best move you made!!!!!!!!

 

There is always help at hand to tackle any problem you may come across . Trust me I have had 1st HAND experience , and there is always someone there to give good FRIENDLY advice!!!

 

Cheers All

Ben