Why it matters
TRUPOW rates the PAS-30 at up to 330 GPH from a 1/10 HP copper-wound motor. It has metal hose connectors, which hold up better than plastic threads.
It comes with a 6 ft suction hose, a strainer that drains to about 1/8 in, and spare carbon brushes and impeller.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Rain barrels
- Aquariums and waterbeds
- Garden watering
Look elsewhere if
- Submerging in water (the motor must stay dry)
- Dirty water with grit
- Long continuous runs
Pros and cons
Pros
- Metal connectors
- Spares included
- Drains to 1/8 in
Cons
- Must be primed
- Low flow
- Import brand
Limitations to weigh
- Transfer pumps sit outside the water: fill the pump head before each start and never run it dry.
- Small brushed transfer motors wear their carbon brushes and impeller; keep the spares that come in the box.
Specifications
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Material | Stainless Steel | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (seller) | 8.8"L x 9.1"W x 7.5"H | Retailer |
| Product weight | 5.2 lb | Retailer |
| Max flow (maker) | 5.5 GPM | Retailer |
| Max head / lift (maker) | 39 ft | Retailer |
| Voltage | 115 V | Retailer |
| Horsepower | 1/10 HP | Retailer |
| Model number | PAS-30 | Retailer |
| Housing | stainless steel | Retailer |
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Final verdict
A well-equipped small transfer pump.
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Questions buyers ask
What are the fittings made of?
Metal.
How low does it drain?
To about 1/8 in with the strainer.