As well as the more common pressure pumps you will frequently see submersible pumps at your local supplier . . . . . So what’s the difference?
Characteristics of Submersible Pumps:
Most domestic submersible pumps come with an attached float switch which switches the pump on when the water level rises, and off before it runs dry.
- They’re Quiet The surrounding water absorbs any noise.
- Don’t Need Priming As the pump sits under the water it doesn’t need to be primed, which also improves efficiency.
- Rarely Block These are centrifugal pumps, which can pass reasonably large solid particles.
- Pump From Bottom of Tank/Well Useful for emptying things, but bad if you need the best water quality (The worst water is typically at the bottom of a tank see: Understanding Tank Water Quality)
Uses
Best for transferring water in constant flow rate applications such as:
- Emptying tanks
- In a sump to keep basements dry
- Pumping Storm Water
- Pumping Grey Water
- Irrigation systems (make sure there is a filter smaller than any nozzles)
Make sure you get the correct size pump, see: Pump Size
Thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts on this matter. It is really useful to use submersible pumps for your home. In this way, it will be easier to transfer and manage your water systems.