• A flow rate of 5000 Gallons per Hour (19,000 LPH) using a totally enclosed, fan-cooled, 3/4-HP (560-Watt) motor
  • Ideal for filtration of large tanks without fear of leaks or spills
  • Available in several lengths for most tank configurations
  • A clean source of agitation ... An alternative to air or mechanical agitation
  • Heavy-duty yet still portable ... Use in one tank or many
  • Change filters quickly without tools or downtime
Complete, preassembled, ready to operate. No plumbing. no costly installation. Out of the box and into your tank!


The BX5000 filter system features a 360 deg. Swiveling Impeller Housing, and is shipped complete, ready to operate, with the following accessories:

1. Heavy-duty handle

2. Double cartridge holder

3. 45 Deg. elbow

4. 3" (8 cm) outlet extension

5. Two 15" (38 cm) Permacore Magnum reusable filter cartridges with one pair of Loading Slats & two heavy blue Filter Plugs

6. 3" (8 cm) Universal Bracket

The BX5000 is excellent for larger tanks or anywhere aggressive agitation is desired. Use it stationary on one tank or move it from tank to tank. Multiple body lengths (8", 10", 12", 14", 16", 18" and 20") enable use of the BX5000 in tanks with varying solution levels and depths. The BX5000 comes complete, preassembled, and ready to operate and includes the items shown in the labeled photograph below. For best results in most metal finishing solutions, use the BX5000 with our FK50 Poly-Spun disposable filter cartridges in the appropriate length.

Important!
To ensure proper priming, solution must always be above Weep Hole on pump body. Specify length of pump body when ordering.
Unit of Measure

Specifications

Pump Materials of Construction

N/A CPVC

Shaft Material

N/A PTFE-covered 303 stainless-steel (Standard)
Flow Rate1 N/A 5000 gallons per hour (19,000 liters per hour) at 60 Hz

Pressure

N/A 27 feet (8.2 meters) of head pressure

Motor Rating

N/A 110/220 V, 9.2/4.6 A, 50 Hz, 2850 rpm 115/230 V, 9.6/4.8 A, 60 Hz, 3450 rpm

Motor Power

N/A 3/4 hp560 W

Motor Features

N/A Epoxy coated, TEFC, Thermally Protected

Phase

N/A Single

Dimension A

N/A 10-3/4 "27 cm

Optional - Filter Holder

N/A NFH10 Nut-Style, 10" Length ($28.00)NFH15 Nut-Style, 15" Length ($35.00)NFH20 Nut-Style, 20" Length ($38.00)Note: Nut-Style Filter Holder results in a flow-rate reduction of 10%
Weight2 N/A 29.0 lbs13.0 kg

Note

Note3
N/A Running Pump Dry Does Not Damage Motor, Pump, Seals or Bearings

The Nut-Style Filter Holder allows you to change filter cartridges without loosening the Filter Screws on the Flo King pump. Just unscrew Threaded Nut from bottom of Stem, remove old cartridge, install new cartridge, tighten Nut and resume filtration.
  • 1 A flow-rate reduction of 18% (±3%) is typical when operated at 50 Hz.
  • 2 About 29 pounds (13 kg) in CPVC, depending on pump body length
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