Liquid-air ic
11-02-04, 03:17 AM
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Liquid-air ic
Has some body use a in fuel pump as a water pump for a liquid-air ic set up? I'm just wundering since it will last longer than a regular pump and may be pump faster.
11-02-04, 06:25 AM
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I'd just stick to a marine bilge pump. I've got a Jabsco one. It's built like a brick shithouse so I doubt it'll burn out anytime soon. Plus, you don't want it to pump too fast.
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The seals in a fuel pump may or may not be rated to pump water. That is an idea, though.
Fuel pumps are easy/cheap enough that it might be worth trying.
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Fuel pumps are easy/cheap enough that it might be worth trying.
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11-02-04, 09:51 AM
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if they seal fuel, they will seal water. seals usually get eat up by fuel, but I'm talking about a inline fuel pump. I just think they are more durable. If you put a voltage regulator you can make it variable speed.
11-02-04, 10:39 AM
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Many fuel pumps are of "wet" construction and use the fuel as a coolant in and around the motor. They are also pressure equalized inside to provide a long life. (therefore the seals are different than in a water pump.) I would not recommend attempting to use it to pump water--I don't think it would last.
Try johnson pump. These are smaller than the jabsco and I have had good results with them. I don't have the model # off hand, but if you want it PM me and I will find it for you.
Try johnson pump. These are smaller than the jabsco and I have had good results with them. I don't have the model # off hand, but if you want it PM me and I will find it for you.
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The diaphram pumps I use for my water injection kits are ideal for what you are looking for. They pump 1 gallon per minute and run from 60 - 100 psi depending on what model. You can view them at www.coolingmist.com about midway down.
These are designed as a demand pump so they have instant response and are designed to take a beating.
These are designed as a demand pump so they have instant response and are designed to take a beating.
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