Johnson Pump Talulah Ballast Pump, 13.5 GPM, 12V DC, Model 10-24690-18

The Johnson Pump Talulah Ballast Pump (model 10-24690-18) is a 13.5 GPM electric ballast pump built to quickly fill or, when reversed, drain a boat's ballast tank. Rated for continuous duty, it pumps both fresh and sea water and is designed for wake and watersport boats that need reliable, repeatable ballast cycling. The pump is self-priming, so it does not require manual priming before each use, and it draws less battery current than comparable pumps of its class, helping preserve onboard power for other systems.

Inside, the Talulah pump uses a ball bearing design with a bronze head for durability under repeated wet/dry cycling, and a thermal overload feature protects the motor if the pump is run dry. It is built as a Retrofit Ready unit, meaning it is sized and configured to be installed into existing wake and watersport boats that have approved electrical and plumbing specifications already in place. The pump offers versatile high volume connection options, with an external 1 inch standard hose connection and an internal 1/2 inch NPT female port, and it is compatible with tank monitoring systems for overfill protection and dry-run protection while emptying.

The Johnson Pump Talulah Ballast Pump is finished in black plastic housing and carries a 3 year warranty. It complies with USCG 183.410 and ISO 8846 ignition protection standards for marine electrical equipment.

Specifications

• Brand: Johnson Pump
• Manufacturer Part Number: 10-24690-18
• Flow Rate: 13.5 GPM
• Voltage: 12V DC
• Operating Voltage: 13.6 VDC
• Connection: External 1 inch standard hose, internal 1/2 inch NPT (female)
• Minimum Hose Size: 1 inch
• Wire Size: Minimum 12 AWG
• Fuse Size: 25 A
• Amp Draw (Pumping): 14 A
• Amp Draw (Reversal): Up to 18 A
• Impeller Kit: 09-824P-2
• Dimensions: 8 inches L x 4.72 inches W x 3.54 inches H
• Weight: 7.425 pounds
• Color: Black
• Material: Plastic housing with bronze pump head
• Style: Submersible
• Warranty: 3 Year Warranty
• Compliance: USCG 183.410 and ISO 8846 (Ignition Protection)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the flow rate of the Johnson Pump Talulah Ballast Pump? The Johnson Pump Talulah Ballast Pump (10-24690-18) has a rated flow of 13.5 GPM.

Can this pump both fill and drain a ballast tank? Yes. Model 10-24690-18 fills the ballast tank in normal operation and, when reversed, drains it as well.

What voltage does the 10-24690-18 ballast pump run on? It is a 12V DC pump with an operating voltage of 13.6 VDC.

How much current does the pump draw? The Talulah Ballast Pump draws about 14 A while pumping and up to 18 A during reversal, so a minimum 12 AWG wire and a 25 A fuse are required.

What size hose connections does this pump use? The 10-24690-18 has an external 1 inch standard hose connection and an internal 1/2 inch NPT female port, with a minimum hose size of 1 inch.

Is the Johnson Pump Talulah pump self-priming? Yes, the Talulah Ballast Pump is self-priming and does not need to be manually primed before use.

What happens if the pump runs dry? Model 10-24690-18 includes thermal overload motor protection that guards the motor during dry-run conditions.

What are the dimensions and weight of this ballast pump? The Johnson Pump Talulah Ballast Pump measures 8 inches L x 4.72 inches W x 3.54 inches H and weighs 7.425 pounds.

What is the pump body made of? The 10-24690-18 has a plastic housing with a bronze pump head as part of its ball bearing design.

Is this pump compatible with fresh and salt water? Yes, the Talulah Ballast Pump is capable of pumping both fresh and sea water for continuous duty use.

Does this pump work with ballast tank monitoring systems? Yes, the 10-24690-18 is designed for use with tank monitoring systems that provide overfill and dry-run protection while emptying.

What impeller kit does this pump use? The Johnson Pump Talulah Ballast Pump uses impeller kit 09-824P-2.