When looking for a pump for your project, it is important to decide what you are pumping. Is the water clear? Is it more than water? What type of pump is right for your job? Here we will cover different types of pumps to help make your decision. Sizing the right pump for your application can not only help you get the right pump but may also prevent premature pump wear and maintenance down the road. We will be going over trash pumps, submersible pumps, and diaphragm pumps. Keep in mind what your project needs are and choose between trash pumps, submersible pumps, and diaphragm pumps.
Trash pumps and when to use them
As the name implies, the trash pump is meant to be used when there is debris. While standard water pumps are best for clear water applications, a trash pump is useful for handling murky water containing solids. These pumps can handle large volumes of water but do so at a lower pressure level.
As a result of working at lower pressure, trash pumps can move water containing debris like leaves, twigs, clumps of dirt and other substances between 0.75 and 1.25 inches. These materials will pass through the pump without clogging or damaging its components. Trash pumps can also send large quantities of water over a wide area as opposed to a focused point. They are great for:
- Dewatering construction sites or gravel pits.
- Dampening construction sites for dust control.
- Wastewater treatment.
- Watering fields.
Submersible pumps and when to use them
A submersible pump is a particular type of pump that is designed to be submerged in its entirety into the fluid to be lifted. The innovative design avoids many of the problems that other pumping solutions can encounter in a high lift situation. They are great for:
- Drainage and general industrial applications.
- Water extraction.
- Sewage treatment.
Diaphragm pumps and when to use them
A diaphragm pump remains reliable, while requiring little maintenance. They’re also versatile, and well-suited for a broad range of industries—from mining to food and beverage production. Compressed air fills the left inner chamber, causing the opposing diaphragm to create suction, lifting the lower valve ball to pull in fluid at the inlet. Simultaneously, the left fluid chamber is in the “discharge” cycle. Great for:
- Handles a wide variety of fluids with high solids content.
- Self-priming.
- Cannot overheat.
- Submersible.
- Portable.
What’s next?
Now that you know more about the different pumps, you can more easily make a decision on which type best suits your project. Every type of pump has its own benefits, and it is up to you to decide. If you need to rent a pump, just contact us and we’ll get you started. And keep in mind that if your rental needs to be serviced, our mechanics can go to your jobsite, or it can be hauled back to the yard. If you need to book equipment for your next project, call 877-740-RENT (7368) today to book with Partner Rentals.
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