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Specifications of Rife Hand Pumps

There are 5 components to a Hand Pump System:

  1. Pump Stand-- This Pump Stand has a built-in surge chamber, piston rod and packing nut, adjustable strokes, and a multi-position cap. Use with Windmill, Pump Jack or Hand Pump use. (Part # 10BHP)
  2. Sealed Pipe Flange-- Attaches Pump Base to well casing. Available in 4" (SPF-4), 5" (SPF-5), and 6" (SPF-6) sizes.
  3. 7/16" Pump Rod Threaded and Coupled-- Connects the pump stand to the cylinder.7/16" Rod Coupling.
  4. Cylinders: Solid brass cylinders with a brass check valve and a two leather brass plunger.  (see table below)
  5. Drop Pipe—1 ¼" PVC or Galvanized (recommended). Call for pricing

Hand Pump Cylinder Depth Table

Part #

Cylinder
Size

5" Stroke
Depth
to Water (ft)

7 ½" Stroke
Depth
to Water (ft)

10" Stroke
Depth
to Water (ft)

Max
Capacity
(Gal/Stroke)

20BC

2"

201

140

108

.14

25BC

2 ½"

141

99

76

.21

30BC

3"

104

72

56

.31

Note: The above numbers were calculated based upon 50 lbs. of pressure applied perpendicular to the pump handle. The numbers also include the hydraulic lift with 10% added for friction and weight of rod at minimum mechanical advantage which occurs at mid-stroke.

Accessories

75HA Hand Pump Spout to Hose Adapter
1SK Hand Pump Screen Kit

With the Spout to Hose adapter you can pump the water wherever you need it. So there is no need to carry the water, just run a garden hose from the pump to your destination. The screen will filter out any debris that may be in the water.


Rife Hydraulic Engine Mfg. Co. Inc.
PO Box 95, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tel 570-740-1100   Fax 570-740-1101

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