Solution Pumps

[Johnnyone]

How much HP does a solution pump really use?

 

[cmaster]

It should be in the specs for your pump. Do you have them? The manual should be on the manufacturers website.

 

[Dolly Llama]

depends on the pump and and what PSI it's running at.

At 450psi, my Cat 5CP doesn't use a heck of a lot of HP.
I'd "guess" less than 2HP
When ran at 1500 psi, it needs more ponies

..L.T.A.

 

[Johnnyone]

It a GP pump rated at 3.5 GPM.

The hp required at 500 psi according to the manual is 1.4 HP.

Which seems to be minimal load on a gas motor.

 

[Larry Cobb]

John;

That's the actual HP required for the pump.

The blower takes about 90% of the HP required (13 to 14).

Engines should only deliver about 70% of their rated HP continuously.

Larry Cobb