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SpecLittle Giant VCMA-20ULS Condensate Pump (554425)VIVOHOME A2L 1/2 HP 5 CFM Two-Stage Vacuum Pump (VH1397US)
PhotoLittle Giant VCMA-20ULS Condensate Pump (554425)VIVOHOME A2L 1/2 HP 5 CFM Two-Stage Vacuum Pump (VH1397US)
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Our takeStep up to this when the rise tops 10 ft or the run is long: a 20 ft shut-off on the 115V model, about 15 ft of planning lift. Same style of overflow switch.Our default for a first flare install: a two-stage 5 CFM pump listed as sparkless for A2L refrigerants like R-454B and R-32. Pair it with a micron gauge, because the pump alone can't show you 500 microns.
TypeCondensate pumpVacuum pump
Key spec20 ft shut-off (115V); 80 GPH per listing; overflow switch2-stage, 5 CFM, 1/2 HP; A2L sparkless (listing)
Watch out forThe 230V VCMA-20 gives up lift: 17 ft shut-off vs 20 ft.VIVOHOME publishes no manufacturer spec page we could find; figures are listing claims.
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