{"product_id":"aqua-one-maxi-water-pump-series-heavy-duty-submersible-nutrient-hydroponic-drive-pumps","title":"Aqua One - Maxi Water Pump Series – Heavy-Duty Submersible Nutrient \u0026 Hydroponic Drive Pumps","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAqua One - Maxi Water Pump Series – Heavy-Duty Submersible Nutrient \u0026amp; Hydroponic Drive Pumps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrive your automated irrigation manifolds, top-feed drip loops, and reservoir mixing lines with absolute confidence using the Aqua One Maxi Water Pump Series. Engineered to deliver an exceptional balance between high-volume volumetric velocity and economical power consumption, these completely submersible utility pumps are a standard choice for high-performance hydroponic systems. Built with a robust, magnetically driven motor core, the Maxi series operates smoothly and quietly deep within your nutrient reservoirs or mixing tanks. Featuring fully salt-water-compatible internals and a highly durable wear-resistant impeller assembly, these reliable workhorses effortlessly handle concentrated horticultural mineral salts, additives, and water conditioning loops across continuous, demanding production cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automated top-feed drip irrigation networks, structural nutrient reservoir mixing and recirculation, driving hydroponic run-off manifolds, fountain configurations, and transferring water out of master storage reservoirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Hydraulic Flow Capacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect the ideal pump size based on your system's required flow velocity, vertical lift requirements (head height), and plumbing line diameters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel Variant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Flow Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Lift (Head)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutlet Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Draw\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIdeal System Application\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaxi 101\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 L\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.65 Metres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13mm Barbed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 Watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall propagation domes, individual cloning loops, or boutique reservoir mixing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaxi 102\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 L\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.05 Metres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13mm Barbed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall multi-pot drip arrays, grow tents, and standard vegetative staging lines.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaxi 103\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,200 L\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.20 Metres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16mm Barbed*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 Watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid-scale drip networks, nutrient recirculation loops, and quick reservoir transfers.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaxi 104\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000 L\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.00 Metres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19mm Barbed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 Watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial multi-row tables, vertical rack feeds, and high-frequency crop steering lines.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaxi 105\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,200 L\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.50 Metres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19mm Barbed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 Watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-head-pressure irrigation networks, heavy-fruiting crop blocks, and large reservoirs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaxi 106\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,200 L\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.50 Metres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19mm Barbed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 Watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaster facility distribution lines, expansive irrigation manifolds, and tall vertical farming racks.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e*\u003cem\u003eHorticultural Tip: Standard 13mm flexible vinyl tubing can be easily fitted over the Maxi 103's 16mm outlet by softening the end of the tubing in warm water prior to installation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Fully Submersible Drive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enclosed in an industrial-grade, resin-sealed polymer casing with an IPX8 waterproof rating, ensuring complete electrical safety when operating continuously at the bottom of deep reservoirs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt-Water \u0026amp; Nutrient Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outfitted with high-tensile components and a specialized magnetic rotor that resists corrosion, rot, and scaling from concentrated hydroponic mineral salts or marine-grade environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhisper-Quiet Magnetic Drive:\u003c\/strong\u003e The advanced electromagnetic motor wraps deliver stable physical velocity with minimal noise or vibration, keeping your indoor cultivation spaces quiet and distraction-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServiceable Modular Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for long-term commercial durability. 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