The High Lifter Water Pump-

Pumps Water Up Hill Without Using Gasoline Or Electricity!

The High Lifter Water Pump is:

Quiet
Self starting
Light weight [6 lbs.]
Owner installed and maintained
Completely rebuildable
Capable of 1100 foot lift with a 140 foot fall.
Can deliver up to 1500 gallons per day.
Works on as little as one quart of water a minute.

How does it work?

It uses the power of water running downhill to lift a portion of that water above the source. A big piston acts with a smaller one to gain mechanical advantage - like a hydralic jack.

Is it a Ram Pump?

High Lifter is not a ram and has many advantages over the old ram type pump. High Lifter is a piston pump which is more efficient, quieter, self starting, always in tune, and often less expensive than a ram. Unlike the ram, High Lifter can operate on very low flows and is not troublesome. It often pumps more water than a ram. This is particularly true in situations such as limited summer flow and/or high lift, where the ram may not work at all.

Typical High Lifter Applications:

Will it work for me?

You will need a minimum fall of 14 feet and at least a quart per minute of source water. Fill out the site survey form below and see it the High Lifter will work in your situation.

Site survey form

1. Determine the height of the tank above your source (net lift)= _____________ft.
2. Next determine the drop from the water source to the pump (fall) = ____________ft. (Typical methods to estimate LIFT or FALL are: topographical maps, a friend with a tape measure, a hand held sight level, an altimeter, or a tube and a water pressure gauge. 1 psi = 2.3'}
3. Measure or estimate the flow at the source = _________ gallons per minute. (Use a gallon container and a watch.)
4. Determine the amount of water required at the tank ____________gallons per day.
Check the chart to see if it will work for you. Find your net lift - go along the horizontal line until you meet a curve -that's the minimum fall you will need. Follow the vertical lines to estimate the amount of water delivered.

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What is the High Lifter made of?

It is made from special hardened stainless steel, polyethylene, and acrylic. All materials are safe for drinking water. The High Lifter is made in the USA.

What is the most common problem?

Air bubbles in the input lines. They do not hurt the pump, but may slow it down or even stop it. Air that gets trapped in high spots in the input line will eventually dissolve into the water on its own. Otherwise, the bubbles can be flushed out or vented by lifting the low spots. The best prevention is to lay the input line so that there are no air pockets.

Do I oil it?

Never! The High Lifter uses only water for lubrication.

How long will it last?

It has a one-year warranty on materials and workmanship, but pumps are still in operation after 15 years with regular maintenance and repairs.

What do I do to maintain the pump?

Always use a filter. It will need to be cleaned periodically. Protect the pump from freezing. After millions of strokes (or one to three years of use), when wear has reduced performance, replacement parts are available and easily replaced by the user. The High Lifter is designed to be owner maintained; all necessary parts are available from High Lifter dealers.