Power tool pump

So, when I had a chance to hitch a ride in a Cessna Caravan from Wisconsin’s Lake Winnebago this summer, I hopped onto the left float and pulled a Turbo Seaplane Float Pump from the back of the airplane. Powered by a 20-volt DeWalt drill, the pump made fast work of the left float, and I moved on to help AOPA Content Producer Alicia Herron laboring with a hand pump on the right.

Sold through Acme Tools and endorsed by the Seaplane Pilots Association, the Turbo Seaplane Float Pump can be purchased on its own for pairing with your own drill, with an 18-volt Milwaukee drill, or with the DeWalt drill I used. The kit comes with an Eco Filter System designed to prevent invasive species as small as 20 microns from spilling out to new waterway; a safety strap to prevent dropping into the water; and a nylon adapter for connection to a garden hose. An anti-torque brace allows the pump to be operated with one hand. The Seaplane Pilots Association says the pump moves more than 5 gallons per minute with the straight water eject and 4 gallons per minute with the filter—no manual pumping required.

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Price: $699.99
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