Whale Babyfoot GP4618 Foot Operated Galley Pump, Manual Freshwater Pump with 1/2 Inch Hose Connection

The Whale Babyfoot GP4618 is a foot operated galley pump built for delivering freshwater by hand pump action in small boat galleys. It is a simple, self-priming design: press down with the bottom of your foot to draw water, with no electrical hookup required. The angled top section is shaped for comfortable, easy operation, and the compact body is designed to install neatly in confined spaces where a full-size pump would not fit.

Whale has been designing and manufacturing marine water pumps since the 1960s, and the Babyfoot continues that foot-pump design line as a simple, reliable solution for basic freshwater delivery. It connects to 1/2 inch flexible hose for straightforward plumbing into an existing galley freshwater line, and it is also suited to use as a priming pump ahead of Whale in-line impeller electric pumps. The pump is built from a combination of acetal, neoprene, and nylon components, giving it a durable, corrosion-resistant construction for the marine environment. It delivers a maximum flow rate of 2.2 gallons per minute.

This is strictly a freshwater, non-pressurized pump: it is not designed for use with pressurized water systems. It is intended for simple gravity-fed or hand-drawn freshwater delivery in the galley rather than as a shower or washdown pump.

Specifications

• Brand: Whale
• Manufacturer Part Number: GP4618
• UPC: 766478461803
• Product Style: Foot Operated
• Material: Acetal, Neoprene, Nylon
• Color: Black
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 inches long x 4 inches wide x 2.75 inches high
• Weight: 0.6 pounds
• Maximum Flow Rate: 2.2 gallons per minute
• Power Source: Manual
• Hose Connection: 1/2 inch flexible hose
• Recommended Use: Freshwater galley delivery; priming pump for Whale in-line impeller electric pumps
• Not Recommended For: Pressurized water systems
• Warranty: 5 years

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Whale Babyfoot GP4618 used for? The GP4618 is a foot operated galley pump used to deliver freshwater on demand in a boat galley by pressing down with your foot, with no electrical connection needed.

Can the GP4618 be used with a pressurized water system? No. The Whale Babyfoot GP4618 is not designed for use with pressurized systems; it is intended for simple, non-pressurized freshwater delivery.

Does the GP4618 work with saltwater? The Whale Babyfoot GP4618 is intended for freshwater galley use rather than saltwater service.

What size hose does the GP4618 connect to? It connects to 1/2 inch flexible hose for installation into a galley freshwater line.

What is the maximum flow rate of the GP4618 pump? The GP4618 delivers a maximum flow rate of 2.2 gallons per minute.

What materials is the Babyfoot pump made from? The GP4618 is constructed from acetal, neoprene, and nylon components.

How much does the GP4618 weigh? The Whale Babyfoot GP4618 weighs 0.6 pounds.

What are the dimensions of the GP4618 pump? The GP4618 measures 5.5 inches long by 4 inches wide by 2.75 inches high.

Can the GP4618 be used as a priming pump for an electric pump? Yes, the GP4618 is designed to work as a priming pump ahead of Whale in-line impeller electric pumps.

Is the GP4618 self-priming? Yes, the Whale Babyfoot GP4618 is a self-priming foot pump, making it easy to install and use in a simple freshwater system.

What is included with the GP4618 pump? The GP4618 is supplied as the complete Babyfoot foot operated pump unit with 1/2 inch flexible hose connections.

Is the GP4618 a genuine Whale product? Yes, the GP4618 is manufactured by Whale, backed by a 5 year warranty.