FlexFlo A-100NA 130N 115V -6T 1 MIN

The Blue-White Industries FlexFlo A-100NA (Model A-100NA-130N / A-100N Series) with -6T Flex-A-Prene Tubing and 1-Minute Cycle Timer is a commercial-grade, medium-capacity peristaltic chemical metering pump engineered for precise chemical dosing in commercial aquatic automation, water treatment, and industrial fluid processing.

Equipped with a balanced 30 RPM gear-motor drive package (the 130N designation) paired with the heavy-wall #6T Flex-A-Prene tube assembly, this model is configured for mid-range volumetric delivery up to 30.0 to 36.0 GPD (Gallons Per Day) against system backpressures up to 65 PSI (4.5 bar). With its solid-state 60-second repeating cycle timer, it provides smooth, fractional chemical throttling when tied into Pool Link 500/1000 Series chemical automation controllers.

Nomenclature & Model Decoding

• FlexFlo A-100NA: Blue-White peristaltic metering platform with analog electronic cycle-timer regulation.

• 130N: Hardware drive and electrical platform:

  • 1: 115V AC / 60 Hz electrical service (pre-wired with standard NEMA 5-15 3-prong cord).

  • 30: 30 RPM gear-motor assembly (providing a lower, more controlled mid-range delivery envelope compared to the high-speed 60 RPM 114N motor).

  • N: Standard non-programmable analog electronic control module.

• -6T: #6T Flex-A-Prene (Santoprene-grade) heavy-wall pump tube assembly with 3/8" OD compression fittings.

• 1 MIN (1-Minute Cycle Timer): Internal solid-state percentage duty-cycle timer indexed over a continuous 60-second time base (variable on-time from approx. 0.6 seconds to 60 seconds per minute).

Mechanical Architecture & Operational Dynamics

• Solid-State 1-Minute Cycle Timer: Features an analog potentiometer dial indexed from 1% to 100%. Over each 60-second window, the pump runs for the selected percentage of the time and remains off for the remainder (e.g., at 50%, it runs for 30 seconds and rests for 30 seconds). This avoids chemical slug-feeding while maintaining precise dosing into pressurized pool recirculation lines.

• Balanced 30 RPM Drive Mechanics: The 30 RPM motor turns the roller carrier at half the speed of high-output 60 RPM models. This reduces mechanical fatigue, lowers frictional heat generation on the tubing jacket, and extends tube life in continuous-service commercial applications.

• Gas-Binding & Vapor Lock Immunity: The peristaltic continuous-pinch design forces trapped off-gassing oxygen bubbles ($O_2$ from liquid sodium hypochlorite) and fuming hydrochloric acid vapors ($HCl$) through the discharge tubing without air-binding or loss of prime.

• Self-Priming & Natural Anti-Siphon Barrier: Pulls a vertical suction lift up to 30 feet of water. The planetary rollers maintain positive mechanical compression against the tube track at all times, preventing back-siphoning into chemical storage tanks or suction lines without requiring external spring-loaded check valves.

• Chemical Containment: Liquid makes contact only with the inner bore of the #6T Flex-A-Prene tube, polyethylene transfer lines, and the injection check valve quill, keeping corrosive chemicals completely separated from internal drive gears and motor bearings.

Technical Specifications

• Max Output Capacity: Up to 30.0 to 36.0 GPD (approx. 1.25 to 1.50 GPH / 78.8 to 94.6 mL/min / 113.6 to 136.3 L/day) at 100% continuous runtime.

• Turndown Range: 0.3 to 36.0 GPD (1% to 100% duty cycle via 1-minute repeating timer).

• Maximum Discharge Backpressure: 65 PSI (approx. 4.48 bar).

• Electrical Service: 115V AC, 60 Hz, single phase, approx. 0.35 to 0.5 A operating draw.

• Pump Head Tube: #6T Flex-A-Prene Tube Assembly with quick-disconnect compression ferrules.

• Suction / Discharge Connections: 3/8" OD UV-resistant white opaque or clear braided polyethylene tubing.

• Duty Cycle: Continuous or intermittent duty-cycle rated; fully compatible with external powered relays or dry-contact outputs from Pool Link 500/1000 Series chemical controllers.

• Ambient Operating Limits: 14°F to 115°F (-10°C to 46°C); process liquid temperature up to 130°F (54°C).

Flow Output vs. 1-Minute Timer Setting (#6T Tube @ 65 PSI, 30 RPM)

Maintenance & Consumables

• Tube Replacement Interval: Replace the #6T Flex-A-Prene tube every 1,000 to 2,000 run hours (longer lifespan than 60 RPM variants due to reduced linear roller passes per minute).

• Roller Assembly Lubrication: Clean the planetary roller tracks and apply silicone or manufacturer-approved synthetic grease during each tube replacement to avoid jacket friction wear.

• Injection Fitting Inspection: Inspect the injection quill duckbill check valve every 3 to 6 months for mineral encrustation, calcium carbonate scale, or chemical crystallization.

Weight and Logistics Profile

• Net Unit Weight: Approximately 8.2 to 9.2 pounds (approx. 3.72 to 4.17 kg).

• Physical Footprint: Approximately 10.5" L × 6.5" W × 7.0" H (approx. 26.7 cm × 16.5 cm × 17.8 cm).

• Packaged Shipping Dimensions: Heavy-duty parcel carton measuring approximately 14" L × 10" W × 10" H.

• Packaged Shipping Weight: Approximately 11.2 to 12.2 pounds (approx. 5.08 to 5.53 kg), including:

  • 20-foot roll of 3/8" OD polyethylene feed tubing.

  • Weighted ceramic suction foot strainer.

  • 1/2" NPT male injection fitting with integral check valve.

  • Wall/shelf mounting bracket and hardware.

• Logistics Handling: Ships via standard ground and air parcel carriers (UPS, FedEx, USPS).