I think it depends on what you want to use it for. The discharge pressure is about 35 psi. The average home plumbing is 30-50+, so it's similar to a house hose on the low end. The flow rate is listed as 480 gph. The typical household hose is 300-600, so it's right in the middle. It's not listed as drinking water safe, but it looks like it will work for most household water tasks. Not sure what a nozzle or sprayer does to the outlet flow rate or how it impacts the longevity of the pump...but it sure is convenient.
Sorry. Didn't post my reply correctly the first time: I think it depends on what you want to use it for. The discharge pressure is about 35 psi. The average home plumbing is 30-50+, so it's similar to a house hose on the low end. The flow rate is listed as 480 gph. The typical household hose is 300-600, so it's right in the middle. It's not listed as drinking water safe, but it looks like it will work for most household water tasks. Not sure what a nozzle or sprayer does to the outlet flow rate or how it impacts the longevity of the pump...but it sure is convenient.
It works good when it works, mine stopped working after 4 times of draining water heaters. It's been in repair shop for 45 days under warranty, still don't have it back. Ridiculous
According to the Milwaukee owner's manual, "This pump has been evaluated for use with clear water only." I have definitely run some pretty crusty water through this thing. It specifically warns against using it for flammable liquids: "Do not pump flammable or explosive fluids such as gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, etc. Do not use in a flammable and/or explosive atmosphere." I haven't tried it personally, since it's not worth the risk to me, but there are many reviews online where people use it regularly. There are specific pumps designed for fuel transfer that are less expensive than the M18 pump, like this one: amzn.to/48q0ypz
I think it depends on what you want to use it for. The discharge pressure is about 35 psi. The average home plumbing is 30-50+, so it's similar to a house hose on the low end. The flow rate is listed as 480 gph. The typical household hose is 300-600, so it's right in the middle. It's not listed as drinking water safe, but it looks like it will work for most household water tasks. Not sure what a nozzle or sprayer does to the outlet flow rate or how it impacts the longevity of the pump...but it sure is convenient.
Does this give you enough pressure to repurpose water through the outlet with a nozzle?
Sorry. Didn't post my reply correctly the first time:
I think it depends on what you want to use it for. The discharge pressure is about 35 psi. The average home plumbing is 30-50+, so it's similar to a house hose on the low end. The flow rate is listed as 480 gph. The typical household hose is 300-600, so it's right in the middle. It's not listed as drinking water safe, but it looks like it will work for most household water tasks. Not sure what a nozzle or sprayer does to the outlet flow rate or how it impacts the longevity of the pump...but it sure is convenient.
Why not just pull the plug at the back of the boat? It looks like you should have done that 2 years ago.
1958 Alumacraft. For some crazy reason, it doesn't have a drain plug.
@@AnArmAndAGreg got a drill? now it has one haha
you do know there is a drain plug on a boat right? just don't forget to put it back in before you launch it lol
A 1958 Alumacraft...unfortunately no drain plug.
It works good when it works, mine stopped working after 4 times of draining water heaters. It's been in repair shop for 45 days under warranty, still don't have it back. Ridiculous
Wow. I have used and abused mine. Sorry to hear that. Sounds like a lemon.
Boat looks rough, bro. Future project?
You betcha. Already started planning and demo. Probably not going to do much with it until Spring.
Can it be used to pump diesel?
According to the Milwaukee owner's manual, "This pump has been evaluated for use with clear water only."
I have definitely run some pretty crusty water through this thing.
It specifically warns against using it for flammable liquids:
"Do not pump flammable or explosive fluids such as gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, etc. Do not use in a flammable and/or explosive atmosphere."
I haven't tried it personally, since it's not worth the risk to me, but there are many reviews online where people use it regularly. There are specific pumps designed for fuel transfer that are less expensive than the M18 pump, like this one: amzn.to/48q0ypz
I’ve pumped plenty of diesel through this thing. Its handles it very well.