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Flotec 1/2 HP 480 gph Thermoplastic Shallow Jet Well Pump

Self-priming and built with a corrosion-resistant thermoplastic housing, it's ready to work on your existing pressure tank setup.
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About Product Overview

This Flotec shallow well jet pump handles the everyday work of pulling water from a shallow well and moving it where you need it, whether that's a home's main water supply or an irrigation setup. The 1/2 HP motor is sized for shallow well applications, and because it's self-priming, it doesn't need to be re-primed every time it sits idle.

The housing is thermoplastic, which Flotec builds for corrosion resistance, so it holds up better than bare metal against the moisture and mineral content well pumps deal with over time. It runs on a pressure switch, meaning it cycles on when pressure drops and off once it's restored, and it ships without a tank, so it's meant to work with an existing pressure tank setup rather than as a standalone unit.

  • Horsepower: 1/2
  • Housing material: thermoplastic, corrosion resistant
  • Maximum discharge flow: 480 GPH
  • Discharge pipe size: 1 inch
  • Maximum feet of head: 25
  • Voltage: 115/230V, 9.4 amps; CSA and UL listed

The Details Specifications

Brand Flotec
Model / MPN FP4012
UPC 022315100572
Weight 24 lbs
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Manufacturer documentation · opens in new tab
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