Description
The Pentair Versailles 160/8 (code 555-072) is the compact model in the Versailles range of stainless steel submersible fountain pumps. It delivers up to 150 litres per minute and a maximum head of 7.5 metres from a 0.37 kW motor drawing 2.2 A on 230v single-phase, through a 1¼” outlet.
At 425 mm long and 7 kg, it is the shortest and lightest pump in the range, which makes it the easiest to hide in a small pond or the lower pool of a garden water feature. Pentair quotes a display of roughly 3.6 metres high and 1.8 metres wide with the Vulcano three-tier head, or a single foaming jet of about 1.1 metres with the Gaiser. If you need a taller jet or more water over a cascade, the Versailles 250/10 is the next size up, with 250 l/min and 9.5 m of head.
Every Versailles pump has an AISI 304 stainless steel pump body, base, intake strainer and impeller, and an AISI 416 stainless shaft with a ceramic sleeve at the wear points. The dry motor is IP68 rated with class F insulation, built-in thermal protection and a capacitor, runs at 2,850 rpm on greased-for-life ball bearings, and is designed for continuous running while submerged, to a maximum depth of 7 metres. A double lubricated seal with a V-ring sand guard protects the motor, and the pump comes with a plastic reducer from the 1¼” outlet to 1″ female and 10 metres of H07RN-F power cable. Fountain heads and sponge filters are optional extras and are not included.
Features
- 0.37 kW motor, 230v single-phase, 2.2 A
- Up to 150 l/min and 7.5 m head
- AISI 304 stainless steel body, base, strainer and impeller
- IP68 motor with built-in thermal protection, rated for continuous submerged running
- Compact 425 mm body, 7 kg
- 1¼” outlet with reducer to 1″ female for fountain heads
- 10 metres of H07RN-F cable
- Submersible to 7 metres
Applications
- Small and medium garden ponds
- Single-jet and bell fountains
- Courtyard and patio water features
- Small recirculating waterfalls and cascades
Designed for clean water without solid particles, up to 40°C. The hydraulic passes particles up to 1.5 mm; fit the optional sponge filter for fountain heads with finer nozzles. Not suitable for dirty water, pond sludge, emptying or draining a pond, sewage, or water containing oil or chemicals.
The Versailles range
| Model | Code | Max Flow (l/min) | Max Head (m) | Motor (kW) | Current (A) | Outlet | Length (mm) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versailles 160/8 | 555-072 | 150 | 7.5 | 0.37 | 2.2 | 1¼” | 425 | 7 |
| Versailles 250/10 | 555-074 | 250 | 9.5 | 0.55 | 4.5 | 1¼” | 620 | 7.8 |
| Versailles 350/12 | 555-076 | Over 300 | 11 | 0.8 | 5.1 | 1¼” | 620 | 9.3 |
Flow and head are read from Pentair’s published performance curves. All models run on 230v single-phase. See the Pentair Versailles fountain pump range page for every model and answers to common questions.
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