Boshart hand pump

Boshart old fashioned shallow well hand pump, also called a cistern pump.

Has a cast iron body, steel pump rod, aluminum plunger assembly and leather cup.

Open spout design.

NOTE: this pump should not be used on a well because contaminants can enter the well through the open top. Use the Hitzer, Oasis WP2 or Sigma K2 for drinking water applications.

Will pull water from up to 22 feet vertically but this distance is less at higher altitudes, see chart below.

Has 1 1/4" female pipe thread in base for water supply pipe.

ALTITUDE   SUCTION LIFT

Sea level          22.0 ft

1000 ft             20.8 ft

3000 ft             18.4 ft

5000 ft             16.0 ft

7000 ft             13.6 ft

9000 ft             11.2 ft