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Yo. Is there a less expensive booster pump for a 4040, than the Clarke cbm?

Thanks.

[Spruce]

Smudger made this reply to a similar question a few years back

"Have always used a dab pump  can run 24 hrs a day if needed

Get the 102 version with that 280/300 tds comes down to 3 with new membraine and still running at 5 six months later and I get around 180 litres per hour pure

http://www.anglianpumping.com/products/dab-jet-pumps-230v

There is an eBay supplier with polish copies of these pumps for around £70 but no idea on how good the quality is

Darran"

[Don Kee]

I bought a DAB pump from Anglian on Smudgers recommendation.

Not sure which pump exactly in the link above as I rang them to confirm which pump in the series would be best but it was definitley no more than £150 and has been great for the past 5/6 months I’ve had it.

Used everyday, and left on constantly until IBC is full.
If you do get one from them, just remember you’ll need to supply and fit your own plug & plug lead.

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Gentlemen, thanks.

[Spruce]

Remember that you need to switch your booster pump off when you are flushing the membrane. You aren't supposed to draw more than 12lpm with your booster pump connected directly to the mains without water board permission.

https://www.wras.co.uk/downloads/public_area/publications/general/water__and__wastewater.pdf/

See page 10 of the regulation's guide.

[Spruce]

There was a discussion on here a while back regarding booster pumps but I can't find it.

It was from a cleaner who was using a Clarke SPE1200SS pump from Machine Mart. It is the same pump as used on their booster pump assembly Clarke BPT1200SS and it was working for him.

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What would be the ideal pressure to run a 4040 at?
Ta

[Don Kee]

Depends on if you’re going to use hf5 (low pressure) or hf4 (high pressure) membranes.

I use a HF5 at around 50psi at the moment, but I’ll but a HF4 next and I gather you should run them with a minimum of 80psi..

[andyM]

What would be the ideal pressure to run a 4040 at?
Ta

Run mine at 100 psi.
http://gapswater.co.uk/acatalog/AXEON-HF4-Series-Extra-Low-Pressure-Membrane-7460.html#SID=320

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Super thanks

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I got me one of them dab 102 pumps. It’s huge!
 
Donkee, are you running 25mm alkathene pipe in and out of it?

I’m drawing from an ibc, should be interesting to see how that goes....

[Don Kee]

No mate, I bought some reducers and push fit fittings from gardiners so I just have normal ‘garden hose’ running to and from the booster pump.

I’m assuming you dont draw straight from mains then?

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Depends where we are. I’m on a bore hole at home but a lot of water is purified on site. What did you use to marry up the thread?
Thanks.

[Don Kee]

I had to go into my previous Gardiner orders to find exactly what I did as i couldn’t remember exactly!

Screw this into pump inlet/outlet - http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-fittings-adapters/fittings-barbs-adapters-etc/screw-thread-fittings/female-to-male-reducing-bush.html


Then screw this on to previous fitting - http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-fittings-adapters/john-guest-fittings/1-2-fittings/john-guest-1-2-push-in-fitting-to-1-2-male-screw-bspt-thread.html


This then goes into the push fit end to create a barb for your hose - http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-fittings-adapters/john-guest-fittings/1-2-fittings/a-john-guest-stem-to-a-barb.html


I’ve then got the hose jubilee clipped to the barb from the third link.
I’ve tried to take a photo but theres not enough light in the garage to get a decent one. I think you get the gist though..?

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