Jabsco Ballast Puppy 18220-1127 12V Wakeboard Boat Ballast Pump with Reversing Switch

The Jabsco Ballast Puppy 18220-1127 is a 12 volt pump designed to fill Wakeboard Liquid Ballast Tanks with water, and when reversed will also pump the water back out. With a flow rate of 9 gallons per minute, it can fill most ballast tanks in about five minutes, letting you get the boat weighted and on the water without a long wait. The pump is self-priming to 3 feet, so it does not need to be mounted directly at the water source, and it is built to comply with USCG 183.410 and ISO 8846 Marine ignition protection standards for safe use around gasoline engines.

A run-dry protection device automatically shuts the pump off if it loses its water supply, protecting the impeller from damage if a tank runs empty or a line is blocked. Because the pump is reversible, the same unit handles both filling and emptying the ballast tank, which simplifies plumbing and wiring compared to running separate fill and drain pumps. The pump connects using a 1 inch hose barb and a 1/2 inch NPT internal port, and it ships complete with its reversing switch so it can be wired to switch direction from the helm.

Specifications

• Brand: Jabsco
• Manufacturer Part Number: 18220-1127
• Product Name: Ballast Puppy Boat Ballast Pump
• Voltage: 12 volts DC
• Flow Rate: 9 gallons per minute
• Self-Priming: To 3 feet
• Ports: 1 inch hose barb and 1/2 inch NPT internal port
• Dimensions: 7-1/8 inches x 4-3/4 inches x 3-5/8 inches
• Weight: 7.3 pounds
• Material: Bronze
• Color: Black
• Run-Dry Protection: Yes, automatic shutoff to protect impeller
• Reversible: Yes, fills and empties ballast tanks
• Includes: Reversing switch
• Certifications: Complies with USCG 183.410 and ISO 8846 Marine (Ignition Protected)
• UPC: 671880565189

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Jabsco Ballast Puppy 18220-1127 do? It pumps water into a Wakeboard Liquid Ballast Tank to fill it, and when reversed it pumps the water back out to empty the tank, all with the same 18220-1127 pump.

How fast does this pump fill a ballast tank? The 18220-1127 has a flow rate of 9 gallons per minute, which is enough to fill most ballast tanks in about five minutes.

Is the Jabsco 18220-1127 reversible? Yes, this pump is reversible, so it can both fill and empty a ballast tank using the included reversing switch rather than requiring a separate pump for each direction.

What voltage does this ballast pump run on? The Jabsco Ballast Puppy 18220-1127 is a 12 volt DC pump.

Does the pump need to be mounted right at the water source? No, the 18220-1127 is self-priming to 3 feet, so it can be mounted a short distance above the water source rather than fully submerged or at water level.

What happens if the pump runs dry? The 18220-1127 includes a run-dry protection device that automatically shuts the pump off if it loses its water supply, which protects the impeller from damage.

What size hose and fitting connections does this pump use? The Ballast Puppy 18220-1127 connects using a 1 inch hose barb along with a 1/2 inch NPT internal port.

Is this pump ignition protected for use near a gasoline engine? Yes, the 18220-1127 complies with USCG regulation 183.410 and ISO 8846 Marine standards for ignition protection.

Does the pump come with a reversing switch included? Yes, the reversing switch that lets you toggle between filling and emptying the ballast tank is included with the 18220-1127.

How much does the Jabsco Ballast Puppy 18220-1127 weigh? This pump weighs 7.3 pounds.

What is the pump head made of? The Ballast Puppy 18220-1127 has a bronze pump construction with a black finish.

What are the dimensions of this ballast pump? The 18220-1127 measures 7-1/8 inches by 4-3/4 inches by 3-5/8 inches.