Heller Aller Hand Pressure Pitcher Pump with Brass Cylinder and Bronze Bib # PHB
Description

Heller Aller Double-Acting Hand Pitcher Pump with Brass Cylinder and Bronze Bib # PHB for cisterns and shallow wells up to 20 ft. Delivers approximately 1 GPM per 14 strokes. Tapped for 1-1/4" drop pipe. Easily installed. Neat, attractive pressure pitcher pump that can force water to a second floor or through a hose to another location. This is our best pitcher pump , made of the highest grade gray iron castings. The brass cylinder is machined smooth and polished to reduce wear on leathers. This double-acting pitcher pump requires more force than a single-acting unit.
Specifications:
Type: Double-acting pitcher pump Construction: Heavy duty cast iron base, air chamber and handle. Cast iron plunger cage, nut & discharge valve weight. Solid brass plunger, rod, packing nut and hose bib. Seamless brass cylinder. Zink plated bolt, nuts & washers. Leather plunger cup & flat flap valve. Finish: Corrosion resistant primer paint. Suction Lift: 20 feet, Capacity: Approximately 1 gallon per 14 strokes Stroke: 3" Cylinder ID: 3". Valve: 3-1/2" outside diameter (O.D.). Cup: 3" O.D., 2" I.D. Air Chamber: Built-n Inlet: Tapped for 1-1/4" drop pipe. Outlet: Solid brass bib with male hose thread Anti-freezing Protection: "Kant Freeze" when the handle is raised to its full height to drain cylinder Spout To Base: 9" Weight: 22 lbs. Proudly Made in the USA by Amish Craftsmen.
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Questions & Answers
- What is a single-acting pitcher pump?
- In a single-acting pitcher pump the water is "lifted" and "bubbles" out of the discharge spout on the up stroke. The down stroke is used only to re-set the piston.
- What is a double acting pitcher pump?
- In a double-acting pitcher pump the water is "lifted" on the up stroke and is discharged under pressure on the down stroke. A double-acting pitcher pump requires more force than a single-acting unit.