Pumped about Pumps!
For many people, the technicalities associated with pumps can be confusing and a little daunting to start with. So we hope that some of the following information will help to de-mystify pumps.
The first step in trying to get your head around these pumps is to try and understand some of the lingo. It's important to know a bit about the following terms when selecting a pump.
External Pressure Pump - A pump that sits externally from the water tank
Submersible Pressure Pump / Sump Pump - Pump is mounted inside the tank below the water line.
Inlet - Entry point of water into the pump
Outlet - Exit point of water from the pump
Power - The pumps required electrical power to operate in Watts (w). Lower Watts equals lower power consumption and lower power costs.
Float Switch - Used mainly on submersible pumps to prevent damage from running dry. A small float used to turn off pump when water level reaches minimum. Also turns on pump when water level is high enough to safely operate the pump.
Pump Controller - Used mainly on external pumps to automate the pumps operation and protect from running dry. Pump will turn on when you open a tap and off when you close a tap. Also turns pump off when your tank is empty to prevent damage. Some controllers also vary the pumps power depending on the water supply requirements to improve the pumps efficiency. Some controllers can also switch between tank and mains water supply which is important when tank water is used to flush toilets or fill washing machines.
Hydraulic Head Height - The measurement of water pressure expressed as a Height above the pump outlet in meters (m)
Max Hydraulic Head Height - The maximum height a pump can hold water above the pump outlet with zero flow in meters (m)
Useable Hydraulic Head Height - The height at which a pump can supply a useful flow rate of water above its outlet in metres (m). 15LPM is a standard garden tap.
Maximum Flow Rate - The amount of water the pump can supply in a given time in Litres per minute (lpm).
Suction Head - The maximum Height in metres a pump can lift water into its inlet in meters (m).
Friction Loss - Available head is affected by friction loss in pipes after the pumps outlet. Long pipe run lengths, small diameter pipes and tight turns reduce head heights and flow rates of water from your pump. Use pipe diameters equal to pump outlets or larger for best results.
BAAG's Range of Pumps
Davey XP350T - (External Pump)
-600 Watts
-Max Head 33m
-Australian owned
-Max Flow 35LPM
-Torrium Pump Controller
-2 year Warranty
Torrium Pump Controller features:
Internal pressure switch - Automatically switches on & off when water demand is detected.
Loss of prime / Run dry protection - turns off when tank is empty.
Temperature protection cut off - turns off over 70 deg C.
Short run protection - adjusts pump cut in pressure and run time if pump is continually on short cycles e.g. dripline/leaking pipe.
The Davey XP350T is ideal for multiple taps or dripline.
Davey XP45-05 With Rainbank - (External Pump)
- 770 Watts
- Max Head 34m
- Australian owned
- Max Flow 80LPM
- 2 year Warranty
- Inlet 1 1/4"
- Outlet 3/4"
- Rainbank Tank
- Mains Controller
Rainbank Tank - Mains Controller features:
RainBank is an automatic controller for rainwater harvesting.
Saves up to 40% on household drinkable water consumption by using tank water when available.
Automatically switches between Tank water and Mains water when tank is empty.
Built-in backflow protection valve stops tank water entering mains water line.
This pump is ideal for single story homes to flush toilets, fill washing machines and multiple taps.
AL-KO Jet 601 - (External Pump)
- 600 Watts
- German engineered
- Max Head 35m
- Max Flow 52LPM
- Inlet and Outlet 1"
- 2 year warranty
- AL-KO Pump Controller
The Jet 601 has an integrated thermal overload cut-out, powerful suction and corrosion resistant casings. The AL-KO pump controller features an in-built pressure gauge, dry-run protection and return flow inhibitor.
Ideal for multiple taps or garden hose.
Bianco 550B - (Submersible Pump)
- 550Watts
- Max Flow 150LPM
- Float switch
- 2 year Warranty
- Max Head 8m
- Outlet 1"
The Bianco 550B can be used in both grey water and rain water. It can pass particles up to 35mm and has a built in carry handle. It also has a 10m power cord and universal outlet sizes of 1.5", 1",and 3/4".
The Bianco 550B is ideal for use in a Wheelie Bin to distribute grey water / rainwater to your garden. Can be used with large diameter drip line (eg Sull Drain).
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