Jabsco Pump Catalog

Jabsco Manual or Electric Clutch Bilge Pump Flexible impeller pumps make excellent bilge pumps, principally because of their ability to handle bilge debris without damage. Because of the robust design, many owners still use our 12 volt DC or 24 volt DC flexible impeller motor pump units that are up to 25 years old! Flexible impeller pumps also give the benefits of good flow, low cost, low size and weight, and are easily serviced and maintained. Most flexible impeller pumps must not be run dry, as this will damage the impeller and require replacing. However, the Utility Puppy 2000 and 3000 both allow a maximum of 10 minutes dry running after initial prime. Flexible impeller pumps can be operated using a float or Hydro Air switch, and remotely controlled from outside the bilge compartment. There is a wide range of flexible impeller pumps to choose from, giving a range of flows, discharge heads and self-priming options for applications such as ballast transfer, bait tank circulation and deck wash duties. Jabsco Engine Driven Pumps are probably the strongest and most reliable pumps produced today. Combined with other benefits such as self- priming and very high flow rates, these pumps are now the firm favorites of commercial and professional mariners worldwide. All the pumps are easily maintained and can fulfill a variety of duties onboard both modern and classic vessels. Jabsco engine driven pumps come in a very wide range of performances and sizes, and can be direct driven by a clutch, pulley or hydraulic drive, or close coupled to a suitable power take-off on the engine. These pumps are suitable for applications such as: • High-flow, heavy-duty bilge pumps. • Emergency onboard bilge pumps. • Firefighting pumps. • Engine cooling. • Water ballast transfer. • Circulation duties. Electric Flexible Impeller Pumps Engine Driven Flexible Impeller Pumps Of course, each application requires different features from each pump and drive type. Either manual or electromagnetic flexible impeller clutch pumps are ideal for bilge pumping. Each type of clutch has different benefits from the other. Manual clutches will operate as long as the engines are still running, which provides added security when operating as an emergency bilge pump. Electromagnetic clutches can be operated remotely via float or Hydro Air switches, while fitting a vacuum switch eliminates all risk of dry running damage. However, electromagnetic clutches will only engage as long as electrical power remains available. WARNING No pump manufactured by Jabsco or Rule should be used for gasoline, petroleum products or any fluid with a flash point below 100˚F (38˚C). 9 02 Bilge Pumping Systems Introduction