Can I use 1/2″ pipe to install any Basepump model?
A. Yes! Only Model RB750 may be installed using 1/2″ OR 3/4″ pipe and tied into an existing 1/2″ OR 3/4″ water line from the main water service. Model HB1000 must be installed using 3/4″ pipe from the main service line, which must also be 3/4″ minimum. Model CB1500 may be installed using 3/4″ OR 1″ pipe and tied into an existing water service of the same or larger size. All shutoff valves in any installation must be full-flow, ball or gate type valves, and full-flow copper or equivalent piping such as PVC, CPVC, PEX, etc. are recommended. Check with your local Plumbing Department if you are unsure about any of this. Do not use or connect to galvanized iron pipe. Do not use piping that is not approved in your area. We sell easy-to-use, solder-free installation kits (without the pipe) for both copper pipe and PEX plastic pipe systems. Click here for more information on our kits.
