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Jabsco Par-Max HD4 Freshwater Pump, 24V DC, 60 PSI

Brand:
Jabsco
Part no:
Q402J-118S-3A

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Specifications

Pressure
60 psi
Voltage
24V
Current draw
6 A
Port size
1/2 in hosebarb

The Jabsco Par-Max HD4 in this version is a 24V DC freshwater delivery pump rated at 4 GPM and 60 PSI. It has two 1/2 inch straight hosebarb ports and is self-priming. It can run dry without damage, and a sealed pressure switch provides on-demand operation. Maximum current draw is 6 A, and the listed fuse size is 10 A.

Our take

This 24V HD4 pairs 60 PSI with a 6 A maximum draw and a 10 A fuse size, so the pressure comes without a large current demand. It can run dry without damage, which forgives an empty tank.

From our buying guide

Size a freshwater pump by the outlets that must run at once. Jabsco's rule of thumb is 1 GPM per outlet, and the listed flow is open flow, which falls as pressure rises.

Check before you buy:

  • The data sheet shows flow at pressure. One Shurflo gives 4.0 GPM at 0 psi and 2.0 GPM at 40 psi.
  • You have an inlet strainer, which Jabsco says is required in every freshwater pump installation.
  • An accumulator suits the pump. Jabsco says one cuts cycling on a pressure-switch system, and not to use its accumulators with variable-speed pumps.

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