How many CFM's do I get with this pump?

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How many CFM's do I get with this pump? #96865 09/11/07 02:24 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 78 Coloma, Michigan B Bob VanOrman OP Lunker
OP Bob VanOrman Lunker B Joined: May 2007 Posts: 78 Coloma, Michigan	Hello all, A buddy just gave me a Gast pump Model #6LCF-13-M616X. Does anyone know how many CFM's she'll do? Thanks for any input here. Last edited by Bob VanOrman; 09/11/07 02:25 PM. Have a day that you truly deserve!

Re: How many CFM's do I get with this pump? Bob VanOrman #96870 09/11/07 04:14 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 13,988 Likes: 283 Central Ohio Theo Gallus Moderator Lunker
Theo Gallus Moderator Lunker Joined: May 2004 Posts: 13,988 Likes: 283 Central Ohio	How deep will your discharge be? How far is the run from the pump to the diffuser? What size line will you be using? "Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling

Re: How many CFM's do I get with this pump? Theo Gallus #96957 09/12/07 12:42 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 78 Coloma, Michigan B Bob VanOrman OP Lunker
OP Bob VanOrman Lunker B Joined: May 2007 Posts: 78 Coloma, Michigan	Hey Theo, The discharge will be in 12 feet of water using 1/2 inch black poly pipe 400 feet long. This pump has a 1 HP motor on it and it looks like it could really kick butt. Any input as to how many CFM's this guy puts out would be appreciated. Thanks. Last edited by Bob VanOrman; 09/12/07 12:43 PM. Have a day that you truly deserve!

Re: How many CFM's do I get with this pump? Bob VanOrman #97061 09/13/07 10:32 PM
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 7,099 Likes: 23 St Louis, MO area R Rainman Ambassador Field Correspondent Hall of Fame Lunker
Rainman Ambassador Field Correspondent Hall of Fame Lunker R Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 7,099 Likes: 23 St Louis, MO area	Bob, You can find all the info about your pump at this link or even call Gast and they'll respond quickly! Gast product page

Re: How many CFM's do I get with this pump? Rainman #97062 09/13/07 11:01 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,025 Likes: 1 Houston, Tx. B burgermeister Lunker
burgermeister Lunker B Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,025 Likes: 1 Houston, Tx.	Originally Posted By: Rainman Bob, You can find all the info about your pump at this link or even call Gast and they'll respond quickly! Gast product page Also check the current draw. It will be expensive to run for more than a few hrs. daily.