Water pumps come in different types for various purposes. Well pumps push water from underground sources to homes or businesses, while pressure tanks regulate water pressure and sump pumps remove excess water from basements. There are two types of sump pumps: submersible and floor models.
There are many types of water pumps, each serving a special purpose in a home or business. All of them, however, are responsible for moving water to one degree or another.
Well pumps help push water from underground sources through pipes that lead to a home or business. Well water pumps come in various amounts of horsepower. The size of your home and the number of toilets and sinks it contains are important considerations when deciding which well pump to buy. If a home has many water outlets, or if the well water pump is located a great distance from the toilet, sink, or tub, the home will need a stronger well. Also, well pumps that supply water to more than one home will need to have more horsepower.
Well water pumps contain a motor that turns a blade. This blade creates suction and draws water into pipes. It then pushes the water through the pipes and into the building. From there, a pressure tank helps distribute the water to all areas of your home or business.
Pressure tanks are also water pumps. Pressure tanks help regulate the pressure of water as it enters your home. Seasonal changes can alter water pressure, such as when it is increased by snowmelt in the spring. A water pressure tank helps keep the water flow constant year round.
Sump pumps are also water pumps. Many home and business owners battle basement seepage issues. With excessive rain, floods or melting snow, water can become a nuisance as it collects inside. The best way to remove water from a basement is with a sump pump.
Similar to sump pumps, sump pumps have a blade that is turned by a motor. Sump pumps are usually installed in the wettest part of the basement by first inserting a sump bucket into the floor. This bucket sits below floor level as water flows into it. The pump motor turns on when the float inside the pump is activated by the water level. The motor spins the blade, which pushes the water down the drain and out of the building or house.
There are two different types of sump pumps. A submersible pump can be placed below the waterline. A floor model sump pump, on the other hand, sits level with the floor. Both water pumps work the same way, but submersible sump pumps handle larger quantities of water and can be completely submerged without any danger of a power outage.
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