The Pedrollo PKm 60 is a compact single-phase peripheral water pump designed for clean-water transfer, domestic water supply, garden irrigation and pressure boosting.

It is manufactured by Pedrollo in Italy and is known for simple operation, durable construction and dependable performance in residential applications. Pedrollo rates the PKm 60 for flow rates up to 40 litres per minute and head up to 40 metres.

💧 Key Features

• ⚡ 0.40HP / 0.30kW motor at 50Hz
• 🔌 Single-phase 230V
• 💧 Maximum flow rate: 40L/min
• 📏 Maximum head: 40 metres
• 🚰 Maximum suction head: 8 metres
• 🔩 1-inch inlet and outlet
• ⚙️ Peripheral impeller pump design
• 🧱 Durable cast-iron pump body
• 🟡 Brass impeller
• 🔩 Stainless-steel shaft
• 🌡️ Handles clean water from -10°C to +60°C
• 🛡️ Maximum working pressure of 6 bar
• 💦 Suitable for gardens, homes and small pressure systems
• 🇮🇹 Made by Pedrollo, Italy

🚿 Suitable Applications

The PKm 60 is designed for pumping clean water without abrasive particles and is especially suitable for:

• 🏠 Domestic water supply
• 🚿 Household pressure boosting
• 🌱 Garden watering
• 🌾 Small-scale irrigation
• 🚰 Filling elevated tanks
• 💧 Tank-to-tank water transfer
• 🏡 Small pressure-tank systems
• 🍊 Orchards and kitchen gardens

Pedrollo specifically recommends it for domestic applications, gardens and orchards, including use with small pressure tanks.

📈 Pump Performance

The pump's flow decreases as the required head increases. Typical 50Hz performance is approximately:

• 💧 5L/min at 38m head
• 💧 10L/min at 33.5m
• 💧 15L/min at 29m
• 💧 20L/min at 24m
• 💧 25L/min at 19.5m
• 💧 30L/min at 15m
• 💧 35L/min at 10m
• 💧 40L/min at 5m

✅ Benefits

• Compact and easy to install
• Strong pressure for a small pump
• Reliable Pedrollo construction
• Brass impeller for durability
• Low power consumption
• Suitable for household water boosting
• Excellent for gardens and small irrigation systems
• Works with standard single-phase electricity
• Simple maintenance

⚠️ Installation Notes

• 💧 Prime the pump before first operation
• 🚫 Never operate the pump dry
• 🔩 Keep suction connections airtight
• 🧹 Pump only clean water without abrasive particles
• 🌍 Ensure proper electrical earthing
• 🛡️ Use correctly rated electrical protection
• 📏 Keep suction lift within the 8m maximum
• 🔧 Professional installation is recommended for automatic pressure systems