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| tom osselton:
--- Quote from: Mike E. on June 06, 2017, 05:23:49 PM ---Has anyone tried using an aquarium tank pump for coolant ? --- End quote --- I am using a aquarium pump for my benchtop mill there is not enough pressure to pump from ground level, my tank is raised about 1.5 ' off the floor but the return droops down to a filter to catch metal bits but it does work next time I will try a parts washer pump or try to make one. |
| awemawson:
I use a diesel transfer pump for coolant on my horizontal bandsaw. Only a cheap 12v dc Ebay one for about £12 powered by a wall wart. Works splendidly :clap: |
| mattinker:
I used a small 220volt submerged fountain pump on my horizontal band-saw, I can't remember how much it cost, it's run fairly consistently for the last thirteen years. i have a bigger fountain pump (i bought it a few years ago to put on my Colchester lathe, again, I can't remember the price!) that will get mounted on the Edgwick in the not too far distant future! Regards, Matthew |
| PK:
Bilge pumps work well, as do caravan inline, potable water pumps. Both require 12VDC, which is good and bad... |
| chipenter:
I am using a pond 6 volt fountain pump with 1.2metres of head , quiet and cheap . |
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