5976 S.E. Alexander St., Suite F, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Phone:503-356-5888 Fax: 503-356-1660
www.performancepropumps.com
PerformancePro Pumps Inc.
ARTESIANPRO PUMP PLACEMENT CHART
When determining the placement of your Artesian pump, two factors will be influenced by its height above
water level. First, is its ability to self-prime. To insure a reasonable prime time without the use of a swing
type check valve (do not use spring loaded check valves), position the pump no higher than the height
shown in the “maximum recommended suction lift” column. Second, is its ability to maintain a prime and
minimize cavitation. Even with a swing type check valve, we do not recommend a pump be installed more
than 9 feet above the water level.
MODEL
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED
APPROXIMATE TIME
SUCTION LIFT
TO PRIME
AP 1/4-66
3 FEET
8 MINUTES
AP 1/3-73
4 FEET
8 MINUTES
AP 1/2-92
7 FEET
8 MINUTES
AP 3/4-112
9 FEET
7 MINUTES
AP 1-130
9 FEET
6 MINUTES
AP 1/2-HF
5 FEET
8 MINUTES
AP 3/4-HF
8 FEET
8 MINUTES
AP 1-HF
9 FEET
8 MINUTES
AP 1 1/2-HF
9 FEET
7 MINUTES
AP 2-HF
9 FEET
6 MINUTES
AP 3-HF
9 FEET
5 MINUTES
AP 5-HF
9 FEET
5 MINUTES
AP 1-HH
7 FEET
6 MINUTES
AP 1 1/2-HH
8 FEET
6 MINUTES
AP 2-HH
9 FEET
6 MINUTES
AP 3-HH
9 FEET
4 MINUTES
Notes:
1. The data in this chart was compiled using 2” pipe, 10’ in length. If you use larger pipe or have longer
runs, it will increase the time required to prime.
2. All PerformancePro self-priming pumps have been tested to operate up to a height of 9’ above the
surface of the water. Do not install your pump higher than 9’.
3. If you use small pipe, more fittings, have longer runs, use strainers, or in any other way make it harder
for water to flow easily to the pump - it will reduce your maximum recommended height and may
increase the time to prime.
