Quality external pump. Iwaki America pumps offer high pressure rates in a durable, compact pump. American motor offers similar performance to the Japanese but at a lower cost. Easily tailor pump applications because of the numerous motor/pump configurations.
WMD stands for Walchem Mag-Drive.
WMD Series - American Motor
- American motors are HVAC in design
- American pumps are made from rolled steel with stamped end plates
- American pumps tend to be 3" longer, on average, because of the adapter plate
- American series comes with a power outlet plug
Quick Compare - Iwaki American Motors (American Motors) |
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Model | Power Usage |
Maximum Flow |
Maximum Head |
Connections |
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Iwaki WMD-20RLT |
58W |
492 GPH |
14.1 Ft. |
Hose 5/8” NPT ¾” |
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Iwaki WMD-20RLXT |
60W |
822 GPH |
8.2 Ft. |
Hose 1” NPT 1” |
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Iwaki WMD-30RLT |
120W |
600 GPH |
17.7 Ft. |
Hose ¾” NPT ¾” |
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Iwaki WMD-30RLXT |
120W |
1140 GPH |
13.5 Ft. |
Hose 1” NPT 1” |
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Iwaki WMD-40RLT |
114W |
822 GPH |
21.3 Ft. |
Hose ¾” NPT ¾” |
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Iwaki WMD-40RLXT |
114W |
1344 GPH |
15.4 Ft. |
Hose 1” NPT 1” |
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| SKU | 300411 |
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| Input Size | 1.0" |
Product Questions
If you are asking if you can use this as a protein skimmer then no, when these pumps run with a lack of water it will damage them.
13.5ft is the maximum head pressure, at this point the pump would stop flowing. The pump pumps at 1140gph at 0 head pressure and will decline as pressure increases. The pressure/flow curve can be found right here:
http://www.iwakiamerica.com/Literature/MD_WMD/30FAMcrv.pdf
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