Flojak Hand Well Pump

Water is essential for life. Are you prepared? Three days without water and humans begin to suffer tremendously. While water is the most abundant resource on earth, it isn't always the most available. An interruption in the supply of potable water can come without warning from loss of pumping power at your well, or within the water system that supplies city or rural water to your family. A power failure could be the result of grid problems, a terror attack, contamination, floods, storms, or fuel interruptions.

Order your FloJak pump as soon as possible. Don't wait until it's too late. It's not worth the risk. For a small investment you can buy a kit with 50 feet of extra pipe...or better yet, invest in the TP-100. Its a total pak and has everything you need except PVC cement to be fully prepared. The TP-100 will afford the option for choosing a deeper well if you need to. FloJak™ is small and light, and extremely durable. It is easy to transport, even in a small car, and quick to assemble. FloJak could be the most important addition to your collection of "just-in-case" stuff. Please, don't delay.

Q-Is FloJak produced from safe materials, suitable for pumping drinking water?

 
A-Yes. All of the pump components are NSF certified, or consistent with NSF standards and are food grade materials. This includes the piping and the actual internal pumping mechanisms. This of course does not make the pump itself edible...even in emergencies!

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Q-What is the shelf life of my FloJak?

 
A-Indefinite. It will outlast us all! We manufacture the FloJak using stainless steel and the finest polymers available. These will not degrade over time (as we do). If you have a need to pump water 20 years from now, your FloJak will come out of the box as though it were new...assuming of course, that you remember why you bought it.

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Q-Is every unit tested from the factory?

 
A-Yes. Not only do we inspect and water-test every unit at the time of production in our US facilities, we also life-cycle test the design for wear and durability. Your Flo-Jak design has been certified in our test lab, and is capable of more than 100,000 cycles (200,000 strokes), pumping over 10 gallons per minute, at 130 PSI (or 300 feet of lift), with less than 5% wear on the pressure rings, and no perceptible reduction in pumping performance. Sounds made-up, but it ain't.  

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 Q-May I call for questions or assistance?

 A-Yes you can. Anytime we are open, you can reach our helpful customer care agents toll-free at 855-4FLOJAK! We can get you through just about anything except a family squabble. M-F, 8:30 to 4:30 PM Central. 

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Q-How long does it take to assemble FloJak?

 
A-Depending on the depth of your kit, your FloJak takes 20 minutes to assemble ...after about 10 minutes reading the instructions. Installation into the well is about the same or less. It all depends on your degree of skill and preparation. An experienced installer can do it in about half that time. It would take cousin Willy about a month. 

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Q-Is FloJak made in the USA?

A-Absolutely. If we can buy it here we do. Not only is FloJak made in America, but it is designed, tested and made BY actual Americans. We are patriots, and we believe in the free enterprise system. We love to sell more, so we can hire more folks in our community!

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Q-Can it be installed by one person?

A-Yes it is possible...with some ingenuity, but it is easier and more fun with more people...one to lift the arc, one to guide and lower into the well, one to handle the line...and cousin Willy to bring up the rear. Four helps but is not as fun. You will end up with one to lift, one to guide, and one or two to bark orders.

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Q-What if I don't have a well?

A-If you don't have a well, you could drill one, or even better, remember that there are millions of active and unused wells all over the country. Part of your preparation will be to locate 2 or 3 nearby, and get permission to use them in advance. Most well owners would be delighted to know that they could have access to good drinking water in the event of an emergency. It's a good time to make friends with a neighbor!

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Q-Is well water always pure?

 
A-No. Neither is the water from some municipalities! Well water is filtered naturally by the earth, and is more likely to be good than many other sources. It's always a good idea to test the water in advance. Or give cousin Willy a drink and see what happens. We recommend that you have filtration solutions at the ready just in case. In the event of a chemical spill, flood or nuclear/biological attack, well water might be the absolute best source for useable drinking water. You can also purify your well with a little household bleach the day you install your FloJak. This will kill bacteria in the well and in your pump. Use a little bleach in cousin Willys laundry and you might discover that his brown turtleneck is actually a tee shirt. Yikes!

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Q-How deep will the FloJak pump?

 
A-FloJak is a pressure pump and is tested at 300 feet and rated for lifting water 150 feet from the static water level. So if your static water level is 80 feet, FloJak will pump water up hill an additional 70 feet. The higher you lift the water, the more force is required to pump. Also, if you want to reduce the effort required, purchase the PowerJak lift-assist. Its a great accessory that makes work a little easier on the body. It bolts right up to the pumps hanging bracket.

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Q-Will it freeze up in the winter?

 
A-If you remove the water hose so that the pump handle can drain, the water in your pump handle will drop down below the freeze level.  When cousin Willy asks you to help him put his pump together, you may adopt the phrase..."sure, when FloJak freezes over!"  

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Q-Can I pump water into my home plumbing system?

 
A-Yes. (Assuming you have no water pressure in your home system. If you do it will launch your FloJak handle about 1/4 mile into the air...ask Willy). Either tie into your well plumbing, or simply attach a drinking hose to an outside faucet. It is possible to pump enough water into the home plumbing to take a shower, flush toilets and wash dishes simultaneously. It is not possible for you to take a shower, flush, do the dishes and pump all by yourself. Family is good! 

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Q-Can FloJak pump water up a hill?

 
A-Yes. The pump will lift water 100 feet vertically from the static water level. However, pumping long distances introduces additional pressure and will impact upon the amount of available lift. Take a look at the PowerJak accessory. It is a lift assist handle that reduces the effort required to pump.

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Q-How many gallons per minute (GPM) will FloJak provide?

 
A-That depends on how fast you can pump. 7-10 gallons per minute from 50 feet down is a mild work-out for one of your children. Not that you would expect them to pump for you of course. 

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Q-What is the warranty?

 
A-Two years from the date of purchase, on all parts and workmanship, for lift up to 150 feet. This does not cover the quality of your glue joints of course. You can warranty that part. We will either provide parts, replace or repair your FloJak (at the discretion of the company). You will have to be responsible for freight charges on returned components. We will pay the expense to ship them back.  

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Q-Will FloJak pump horizontally from a creek?

 
A-Yes if you can set up 5 feet of vertical pump over the water source. The mounting bracket is designed to be versitile and can be side mounted like a flange. Your FloJak pump must be vertical to work, not unlike humans. Buy a section or two of GatorHyde hose to pump through. Its rated to 200 PSI.

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Q-Will FloJak fit into my well?

 
A-As long as there is a 2” clearance around fittings or wires, FloJak will probably fit.

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Q-Will FloJak pump dirty water from a pond?

 
A-what kind of question is that? The answer is actually "Yes", and there may be times when you simply have to do it. If the dirty water is soft matter like algae or organic matter, it will have minimal impact to the pump although it might build up and restrict the flow. Sand and grit are abrasives and will wear almost any sealed surface. You may find it necessary to pump in that environment too. That is what FloJak is for. Some folks opt to cover the foot valve strainer with a sock. (we don't know why...but they do. Perhaps it works as a filter. But most socks are not food grade!). Even with reduced life the FloJak is probably still a cost effective solution. However, as is understandable, we cannot warranty your FloJak under those conditions. Neither would you!

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Q-Is the PVC used on FloJak "off the shelf?" 

A-No it isn't. It is the same dimensionally, but is produced especially for FloJak. The composition is much more resin rich, making the material more suitable for the application.