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Comparison Forte FP20HP vs Forte FP30C

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Suitable forclean waterclean water
Specs
Maximum performance
29000 L/h /maximum/
60000 L/h /maximum/
Maximum head
65 m /maximum/
25 m /maximum/
Pump typecentrifugalcentrifugal
Suction typeself-primingself-priming
Suction height8 m8 m
Suction systemsingle-stagesingle-stage
Outlet size
2" /50 mm/
3" /80 mm/
Inlet hole size
2" /50 mm/
3" /80 mm/
Engine
Maximum power4100 W4800 W
Power sourcepetrolpetrol
 
163 cm³, 5.5 hp, 4-stroke, single-cylinder /manual starter, air-cooled/
163 cm³, 6.5 hp, 4-stroke, single-cylinder /manual starter, air-cooled/
Oil tank volume0.6 L0.6 L
Fuel tank volume3.4 L3.5 L
General specs
Country of originUkraineUkraine
Dimensions520х380х405 mm520х380х450 mm
Weight26 kg30 kg
Added to E-Catalogoctober 2014october 2014

Maximum performance

The maximum volume of water that the device can pump in a certain amount of time. It is one of the key specs of any pump because characterizes the volume of water with which the device can work. At the same time, it does not always make sense to pursue maximum performance — after all, it significantly affects the dimensions and weight of the unit.

Some formulas allow you to derive optimal performance values for different situations. So, if the pump is designed to supply water to water intake points, its minimum required performance should not be lower than the highest total flow rate; if desired, a margin of 20-30% can be added to this value. And for sewer models (see "Suitable for"), everything will depend on the volume of wastewater. More detailed recommendations for choosing a pump depending on performance can be found in special sources.

Maximum head

The maximum head generated by the pump. This parameter is most often indicated in meters, by the height of the water column that the unit can create — in other words, by the height to which it can supply water. You can estimate the pressure created by the pump using a simple formula: every 10 m of head corresponds to a pressure of 1 bar.

It is worth choosing a pump according to this parameter, taking into account the height to which it should supply water, as well as adjusting for losses and the need for pressure in the water supply. To do this, it is necessary to determine the difference in height between the water level and the highest point of water intake, add another 10 to 30 m to this figure (depending on the pressure that needs to be obtained in the water supply), and multiply the result by 1.1 — this will be the minimum pressure required.

Outlet size

The thread size for connecting a hose or pipe to the pump outlet. If there is a branch pipe with an external thread in the design, the size is indicated for it; if not, for the internal thread of the inlet.

Anyway, the dimensions of the pump outlet and the mounts on the hose/pipeline connected to it must match — otherwise, you will have to look for adapters. This size is specified in inches and fractions of an inch.

This parameter is relevant primarily for surface models.

Inlet hole size

The size of the thread designed to connect the pump to the suction line. This parameter is completely similar to the size of the outlet (see above) — in particular, it can be specified both for the nozzle and for the inlet of the pump.

Maximum power

Rated power of the pump motor. The more powerful the engine, the higher the performance of the unit, usually, the greater the pressure, suction height, etc. Of course, these parameters largely depend on other features (primarily the pump type, see above); but models similar in design can be compared in terms of power.

Note that high power, usually, increases the size, weight and cost of the pump, and also implies high costs of electricity or fuel (see "Power source"). Therefore, it is worth choosing a pump according to this parameter taking into account the specific situation; more detailed recommendations can be found in special sources.

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Fuel tank volume

The volume of the fuel tank in the water pump with an internal combustion engine (see "Power source"). Knowing this parameter and fuel consumption, it is possible to determine the maximum operating time of the unit on a single refill. Of course, the larger the tank, the longer the pump can work without refuelling, all other things being equal; on the other hand, a large capacity significantly affects the dimensions and weight of the device.
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