- Will this pump work with my existing sprinkler system?
- Yes, if your system draws from a shallow well, cistern or lake and runs at 20-40 psi. Its 1-1/4 in inlet and 1 in outlet match common irrigation fittings. Zones needing more than 40 psi will underperform.
- Can it pull water from a deep well?
- No. It is a shallow-well jet pump, so the water level needs to stay within roughly 25 ft of the pump. Deeper wells need a convertible jet or submersible pump.
- Should I wire it for 115V or 230V?
- Either works. 230V draws about 6A and is the better choice on a dedicated circuit; 115V draws about 12A and needs heavier wiring. Match your breaker and wire gauge to the voltage you pick.
- Do I need a pressure tank with it?
- A tank is not required for pure irrigation, but adding one smooths cycling and keeps pressure steadier when the pressure switch cuts in and out. Without one, the pump short-cycles on small demand.
- What is in the box?
- The pump itself with its pressure switch and fittings for the inlet and outlet. Hose, pipe, a pressure tank and wiring are not included.
- How does it compare with a 1 HP jet pump?
- It moves more water at 66 GPM, but many 1 HP shallow-well pumps reach higher pressure. Choose this one for volume on a sprinkler zone, not for pressure-hungry systems.
- Where is the VEVOR 1.5 HP Cast Iron Sprinkler/Irrigation Pump, 115/230 Volt, 66 GPM 3450 RPM Shallow Well Jet Water Pump Booster, 1'' NPT Outlet 1-1/4'' NPT Inlet Lake Lawn Pump for Irrigation Sprinkler System cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $120.90, 51% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the VEVOR 1.5 HP Cast Iron Sprinkler/Irrigation Pump, 115/230 Volt, 66 GPM 3450 RPM Shallow Well Jet Water Pump Booster, 1'' NPT Outlet 1-1/4'' NPT Inlet Lake Lawn Pump for Irrigation Sprinkler System?
- 7 stores we checked sell it, including Lowe's, VEVOR, FactoryPure, eBay, bonanza.com.