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The PortaPump® Submersible, Battery-Powered Pump operates using any 12-volt car or truck battery. It comes equipped with cables and battery clips. Extremely portable, the pump weighs only 33 pounds (15 kg) and can fit through openings as small as 10"" (25cm). Electrically safe and whisper quiet.


The SludgeMaster™ Submersible, Air-Powered Trash Pump handles mud, leaves, twigs, sand, sludge, trash-laden water and soft solids to 1 1/2"" (3.8cm). High capacity, low head. The pump weighs only 59 pounds (26kg), and can fit through an opening as small as 14"" (35cm). Sturdy construction for rough handling and long life. Optional rock screen available.




The Sandpiper® Porta-Pump is a rugged, submersible, battery-powered pump that conveniently operates using any 12-volt car or truck battery.

This centrifugal pump comes equipped with 30-ft cables and battery clips. The unit is portable and fits through openings as small as 10"" (25 cm).

Other features and benefits include:

  • Convenience
    • ⅓-hp motor delivering up to 43 gpm (163 lpm) for rapid dewatering and instant prime
  • Portability
    • Unit weighs just 33 lbs (14.9 kg) and is available in a rugged carrying case
  • Long-lasting performance
    • 30-amp draw, for an average of one hour of operation without restarting the engine (times may vary)

Common Uses

  • Landscaping and irrigation
  • Municipalities and utilities
  • Golf course maintenance
  • Plumbing maintenance
  • Cemetery maintenance
  • Construction

Performance and Dimensions

  • Max flow: 43 gpm (163 lpm)
  • Porting: 1½"" NPT/BSP
  • Casing: aluminum
  • Impeller: cast iron
  • Max solids handling: .38""


The SludgeMaster™ handles mud, leaves, twigs, sand, sludge, trash-laden water and soft solids to 1½"". This submersible pump is portable.

The SludgeMaster 3"" (80 mm) submersible, air-powered trash pump handles mud, leaves, twigs, sand, sludge, trash-laden water and soft solids to 1½"" (40 mm).

This high-capacity, low-head centrifugal pump provides one of the highest flow rates of any Sandpiper® pump–up to 300 gpm (1,136 lpm)–and safely operates on compressed air and in areas where electric power is unavailable.

The SludgeMaster is made of an aluminum, sturdy construction for rough handling and long life. Other features include:

  • Fully submersible design for fast and complete dewatering
  • Highly mobile–weighs just 59 lbs (27 kg)
  • Won’t clog on small trash
  • Self-priming and can run dry without damage
  • Handles solids up to 1½"" (40 mm)
  • Self-draining to prevent damage in subfreezing weather
  • Fits in openings as small as 14"" (0.36 m) diameter
  • Optional rock screen for ½"" (13 mm) solids available
  • Foolproof design that handles abrasive substances with less wear
  • Available with NPT discharge connectors

SludgeMaster Applications

  • Construction
  • Mining (drift, face or longwall dewatering)
  • Steel mills (sump or quench tanks)
  • Barge cleaning
  • Wastewater
  • General use: sumps, pits, etc.
    • Livestock unloading areas
    • Meat packing: poultry, beef, fish, pork
    • Chemical processing
    • Temporary dewatering
    • Municipalities and utilities
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SMA3-A SludgeMaster™ 356-T6 Aluminum with Ductile Iron Impeller
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SPA1½-E PortaPump® PortaPump 1½" NPT Submersible Battery Operated Pump
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SPA1½-E PortaPump® 1½" NPT Submersible Battery Operated Pump, Mounting Feet
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SPA1½-E PortaPump® PortaPump 1½" BSP Threaded Submersible Battery Operated Pump
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SPA1½-E PortaPump® 1½" BSP Submersible Battery Operated Pump, Mounting Feet
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Outlet Size N/A 3 NPT Threads in76 NPT Threads mm N/A 1.5 NPT Threads in38 NPT Threads mm N/A 1.5 NPT Threads in38 NPT Threads mm N/A 1.5 BSP Tapered Threads in38 BSP Tapered Threads mm N/A 1.5 BSP Tapered Threads in38 BSP Tapered Threads mm
WETTED M.O.C. N/A Aluminum
Length N/A 13 in330.20 mm N/A 10 in243.08 mm N/A 10 in243.08 mm N/A 10 in243.08 mm N/A 10 in243.08 mm
Width N/A 13 in330.20 mm N/A 10 in243.08 mm N/A 10 in243.08 mm N/A 10 in243.08 mm N/A 10 in243.08 mm
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