- Can this pump water a whole lawn?
- It can feed a few sprinkler heads at once at up to 80 PSI, but it is not sized for a large multi-zone system. Most owners run one or two zones at a time.
- How deep a well can it draw from?
- Maximum suction lift is 20 ft, and that is a best case at sea level. Practical lift is lower, so it suits shallow wells, ponds and cisterns, not deep wells.
- Does it need priming?
- Yes. It is not self-priming, so the suction line and pump body must be filled with water before starting, and it can lose prime if the suction line draws air.
- What power does it need?
- It runs on 115V and draws 9.8 amps at full load, so it should be on a circuit that can carry that load without other heavy draws.
- What fittings does it use?
- The suction inlet is 1-inch NPT, and the discharge uses standard NPT fittings, so common pipe and hose adapters fit.
- Is it safe to leave running unattended?
- It has no automatic pressure switch or shutoff, so it should not run dry or be left unattended for long periods.
- Where is the Simer 1.5 HP Cast Iron Lawn Sprinkler Pump 2825 cheapest?
- At PumpCatalog, for $623.20, as of our latest check.