Ballast pump question

(06outbackv) · (06outbackv) **Join Date: Dec 2006** 06-08-2007, 7:03 PM

I am trying to find which pump would be the best to use for my ballast install. I am going to go w/the aerator style pumps to fill and empty. I am just trying to find out which ones are the best for ballast. Do they need to be self priming. Also where can I get the hose I will need for the install? Thanks all

(rich_g) · (rich_g) **Join Date: May 2003** 06-09-2007, 9:40 AM

many people will say Tsunami - a 1200gph pump for $30 - not bad. They have a 1 1/8 threaded inlet which makes it challenging to design a manifold. It can be done
http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/3183/458409.html?1181225631

I went with Rule 1100gph just so I could use standard pvc fittings on my manifold
http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/3183/441538.html?1178123510

I used flexible spa hose and there are some tips on how to work with it.

Aerator pumps are not self priming, they need to be below the waterline.

(mikea) · (mikea) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 06-09-2007, 11:00 AM

I went with the $30 tsunami's .
I do not recomend them.
PITA !!!
the pumps I purchased from wakeside had 1-3/8"-12 thread. I tried several places and could not find ANYONE that makes fittings for this bastard thread size.

go with the rule's
I found the stndard fitting's & hose at the local big box hardware store, (lowe's had a better selection than home depot).

(06outbackv) · (06outbackv) **Join Date: Dec 2006** 06-09-2007, 11:30 AM

Thanks Rich,,I am glad you told me about the Rule pumps. Where is the best place to purchase the pumps? I will need 4,,2-fill 2-empty. On your install,,,did you just do one thru-hull scupper for all three fill pumps? Does that slow it down any?

(jetskiprosx) · (jetskiprosx) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 06-09-2007, 11:33 AM

I bought the 800gph tsunami pumps and have had no issues with them because they are 3/4" threaded.