Jabsco Par-Max HD4
#8 in 4 GPM and upFull review
A heavy-duty 4 GPM, 60 psi pump with a 3-year warranty at a fair price, for boats and RVs with two fixtures.
Amazon $165.60$165.60
The Jabsco Par-Max HD4 rates 3.2 among 4 GPM and up RV water pumps; the Johnson Pump Aqua Jet WPS 3.5 rates 2.8 among under 4 GPM ones. The Johnson Pump Aqua Jet WPS 3.5 costs $28.11 less ($137.49 vs $165.60).
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Johnson Pump Aqua Jet WPS 3.5
#5 in Under 4 GPMFull review
A marine pressure pump with a 3-year warranty, for boats where 41 psi is plenty. RV owners after a firmer shower should look at 55 psi pumps.
Amazon $137.49$137.49
Scores side by side
These two sit in different flow classes (4 GPM and up and under 4 GPM), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own flow peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Jabsco Par-Max HD4 | Johnson Pump Aqua Jet WPS 3.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 25% | 34 $41.40 per GPM ($165.60, 4 GPM) | 38 $39.28 per GPM ($137.49, 3.5 GPM) |
| Flow 20% | 50 4 GPM rated open flow | 38 3.5 GPM rated open flow |
| Pressure 15% | 86 60 psi shut-off | 31 41 psi shut-off |
| Efficiency 10% | 28 0.35 GPM per amp (11.5 A max) | 50 maximum current draw not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 15% | 35 runs dry without damage, thermal protection | 0 none of the listed features |
| Warranty 15% | 67 3-year warranty | 67 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Jabsco Par-Max HD4 | Johnson Pump Aqua Jet WPS 3.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Rated open flow | 4 GPM | 3.5 GPM |
| Shut-off pressure | 60 psi | 41 psi |
| Max current draw | 11.5 A | - |
| Price per GPM | $41.40 | $39.28 |
| Self-priming lift | 8 ft | - |
| Features | ||
| Control | Pressure switch | Pressure switch |
| Diaphragm chambers | 4 | - |
| Runs dry | Yes | - |
| Thermal protection | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 5.6 lb | 4.5 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |