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Carlson
Carlson Pump Foam O-Ring
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Carlson
Carlson Pump Rubber O-Ring
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Carlson
Carlson 6 inch Hand Pump
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Carlson
Carlson 4 inch Hand Pump
Blue Hose or Green Hose?
The hose color tells you which parts fit your Carlson pump. Pumps with a blue hose are the newer post-2004 style with foam seals that need no grease; clean the barrel once or twice a year. Pumps with a green hose are the older pre-2004 style with a rubber O-ring that needs marine grease. Order the hose and O-ring that match, in 4 inch or 6 inch.
Blue Hose78 in., post-2004
Foam O-RingBlue-hose pumps
Green HosePre-2004 pumps
Rubber O-RingGreen-hose pumpsCarlson hand pumps inflate only; they do not deflate. A drop-stitch raft floor needs a high-pressure pump. Compare pumps.
Which Carlson Pump or Part?
The Carlson pumps and parts we carry, side by side. Click an item for full details.
| Item | Fits | Output / size | Seal | Notes |
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| 4 inch Hand Pump | Rafts and inflatables | 0.9 gal (3.5 L) per stroke | Foam O-ring, no grease | 7 ft non-kink hose, 10-yr guarantee |
| 6 inch Hand Pump | Rafts and inflatables | 2 gal (8 L) per stroke | Foam O-ring, no grease | 24 in. tall, 7 ft hose, 10-yr guarantee |
| Barrel Pump Hose, Blue | Post-2004 pumps | 78 in. | Foam disc gaskets | Clear with blue stripe |
| Barrel Pump Hose, Green | Pre-2004 pumps | Slightly smaller diameter | Rubber O-ring gaskets | Solid green |
| Foam O-Ring | Post-2004 (blue hose) | 4 in. or 6 in. | Foam | No grease needed |
| Rubber O-Ring | Pre-2004 (green hose) | 4 in. or 6 in. | Rubber | Grease with marine grease |
Specs are as listed for Carlson pumps by their distributor and on our product listings.
Carlson FAQ
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Should I get the 4 inch or the 6 inch Carlson pump?
The 6 inch pump moves about 2 gallons (8 liters) per stroke, so it fills big rafts faster. The 4 inch moves about 0.9 gallon (3.5 liters) per stroke in a smaller pump. Both have a 7 ft non-kink hose and a foam seal that needs no grease.
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How do I tell if my Carlson pump is old or new style?
Look at the hose. A blue hose means a newer post-2004 pump with foam seals. A green hose means an older pre-2004 pump with a rubber O-ring. Order the hose and O-ring that match your pump.
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Does a Carlson pump need grease?
Newer pumps with a blue hose use a foam O-ring that does not need grease; just clean the barrel once or twice a year. Older pumps with a green hose use a rubber O-ring that should be greased with marine grease.
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Can a Carlson pump be rebuilt?
Yes. Carlson hand pumps are fully rebuildable. Replacement hoses and O-rings in 4 inch and 6 inch sizes put a worn team pump back to full volume.
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What is the warranty on Carlson pumps?
Carlson hand pumps carry a ten-year guarantee. The Public Safety Store is an authorized Carlson dealer, so if a pump has a problem, send us your order number and we'll help you with the claim.
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Where can I buy Carlson?
You can buy Carlson at The Public Safety Store, For the Brave Behind the Badge, a firefighter-owned store and an authorized Carlson dealer. We carry the Carlson 4 inch and 6 inch hand pumps plus replacement hoses and foam and rubber O-rings. Every order is backed by our price match guarantee and easy 30-day returns.