Electrical diagnosis

[DaveInDenver]

I found a similar one on Northern Tool's site @ 15 amps. That's still a lot.

The Remco 55Rebel is probably the same pump, it indeed lists 15 A max at 60 psi.

http://www.remcoindustries.com/product-pages/rebel/

 

[Hilldweller]

The Remco 55Rebel is probably the same pump, it indeed lists 15 A max at 60 psi.

http://www.remcoindustries.com/product-pages/rebel/

That's a crap-ton of amperage to hit a starting-lighting-ignition battery with, especially one that's a few years old.
A battery that's been in service a few years, beat on, has maybe 60% of its AH capacity left and at the ready. So that 100 AH battery might really be a 60 AH battery. And being slammed by the compressor on the ARB and the pump.
Dang.

 

[john61ct]

My post #2 is a starting point for being methodical, making decisions based on evidence you collect.

Post and followup Qs you have to that and you'll get help, be an expert in no time.

Otherwise guesswork will yield suboptimal results perhaps waste money.

This is ExPo.
Wasting money is what we do.

LOL!

 

[john61ct]

I found a similar one on Northern Tool's site @ 15 amps. That's still a lot.

The Remco 55Rebel is probably the same pump, it indeed lists 15 A max at 60 psi.

http://www.remcoindustries.com/product-pages/rebel/

Using amps is confusing when multiple voltages are being discussed.

Is that 15A on shore power current (USA 110VAC) ?

IOW ~150A @ 12VDC ?

Better of course to actually measure, decent ammeters only cost $40-100.

And then post as Watts, which don't vary with voltage.

 

[Hilldweller]

Using amps is confusing when multiple voltages are being discussed.

Is that 15A on shore power current (USA 110VAC) ?

IOW ~150A @ 12VDC ?

Better of course to actually measure, decent ammeters only cost $40-100.

And then post as Watts, which don't vary with voltage.

DC

We're assuming off-grid, 12 volt dependent.

If you have shore power the entire topic becomes moot. When I have shore power I bring my household bunk heater and other goodies....

 

[garwhal]

Okay, so all of you rock. Thank you for the research and comments. I was finally able to obtain from the manufacturer the amp information, but I don’t buy it (included below). I will have an amp meter later this afternoon and will be able to do the definitive.

And to previous comments, I am using this in a pure 12v environment with no shore power.

This is what I get with going away from my standard. I have been using Flojet for years....sigh.

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[DaveInDenver]

I'm assuming that's for the 12 VDC but the literature does show a 120 VAC version of the 55Rebel so it's a little confusing. The other two motors in the series are 12 VDC only and the -65C version looks to be hardwired with a standard grounded plug.

It doesn't strike me as reasonable for it to be a 150 A @ 12 VDC, that would be a monster pump.

The formula for converting work.
HP = (GPM x Head) / (3,960 GPM/ft x efficiency)

Based on the photo, it's obviously a Remco 5500 series:
http://www.remcoindustries.com/product-pages/5500-pump/

 

[Hilldweller]

That's alotta pump....
Their video says "supports up to 4 sprayers..."

Remember that as your battery discharges during use, the amp draw goes up.
So, say the pump is 200 watts and your new battery is resting at 13.1 volts. That's ~15.26 amps when you throw the switch.
Take your shower, the battery drops to 12.5 volts. Now you're at 16 amps.
And it keeps going like that until your battery doesn't have enough voltage to power your fridge or pump.

I'd get solar or run the truck while you use this thing. Or get a smaller pump.

 

[garwhal]

That's alotta pump....
Their video says "supports up to 4 sprayers..."

.

I'd get solar or run the truck while you use this thing. Or get a smaller pump.

I totally agree. When I was buying this there was zero literature and information. I made a poor buying decision because I was trying something different.