The Aico Japan AKP80 is a compact but powerful 1HP centrifugal booster water pump designed for homes, flats, farms, irrigation systems and general water-pressure boosting.

Its nameplate shows a 0.75kW / 1HP motor, maximum head of 60 metres and maximum flow of 60 litres per minute, making it especially suitable where stronger water pressure and moderate flow are required.

💧 Key Features

• ⚡ 1HP / 0.75kW motor
• 📏 Maximum head: 60 metres
• 💧 Maximum flow: 60L/min
• 🔌 Single-phase 220–240V
• 🔄 50/60Hz operation
• ⚙️ 2850 RPM motor speed
• 🚿 Ideal for pressure boosting
• 🏠 Suitable for homes and flats
• 🌾 Suitable for irrigation and farm use
• 🚰 Good for elevated tank filling
• 🔇 Compact and efficient electric design
• 🛡️ IP44 motor protection
• 🔥 Insulation Class B
• ⚙️ Designed for continuous duty

The retailer also markets the AKP80 specifically as a 1HP booster pump for homes, farms and flats. 

🚿 Strong 60-Metre Head

The AKP80 is designed more for pressure and lift than very high-volume transfer.

Its maximum head of 60 metres makes it suitable for:

• 🏢 Multi-storey homes and flats
• 🚰 Elevated water tanks
• 🚿 Shower and household pressure boosting
• 🌱 Garden irrigation
• 📏 Longer pipe runs
• 🏪 Small commercial premises

Actual pressure and flow will reduce depending on elevation, pipe length, pipe diameter and fittings.

💧 Up to 60L/min Flow

With a maximum delivery of 60 litres per minute, the pump is suitable for everyday water supply and pressure-boosting applications without requiring an oversized motor.

Typical uses include:

• 🏠 Domestic water boosting
• 🚿 Bathroom and shower pressure
• 🚰 Tank filling
• 🌾 Small-scale irrigation
• 🌱 Garden watering
• 🐄 Livestock water supply
• 🏢 Apartment water systems

⚡ Single-Phase Operation

The AKP80 runs on 220–240V single-phase electricity, making it practical for typical residential and small-business installations.

✅ Benefits

• Strong 60m head
• Efficient 1HP motor
• Compact footprint
• Single-phase convenience
• Good balance of pressure and flow
• Suitable for homes, farms and flats
• Continuous-duty motor
• IP44 protection
• Easy to integrate into automatic booster systems

⚠️ Installation Notes

• 💧 Prime the pump before starting where required
• 🚫 Never run the pump dry
• 🔌 Use correctly rated electrical protection
• 🌍 Ensure proper earthing
• 🛡️ Install overload protection
• 📏 Use suitably sized pipework
• 🔩 Ensure suction connections are airtight
• 🌡️ Keep pumped water below the stated 35°C maximum fluid temperature
• 🔧 Professional installation is recommended