If you run a company or work as a professional, you might need to consider investing in a water pump. In this post we give you all the details you may need.

But what types of companies and professionals can use water pumps? Surprisingly, a wide variety of professionals and companies need water pumps.

Examples of businesses that need water pumps:

1. Home repair and renovation

Water pumps, such as submersible pumps, can be very useful when renovating old buildings or repairing damage to more contemporary buildings. They can be used to remove water that has accumulated throughout the year, has been deposited by flooding or has simply spilled from a broken pipe.

If you invest in a water pump, you can address the challenges related to water and repair or renovation of a structure. You cannot repair or renovate a flooded building until the water has been removed, so if you are working on the repair or renovation of a home, it is always advisable to have a submersible water pump at hand.

2. Campsites and outdoor activities businesses

Do you own a campsite or do you have a business that offers outdoor activities? If so, it is very important to keep the land dry enough for customers to use it.

After heavy rain, fields, camps and other outdoor areas can become excessively muddy and almost unusable. Investing in a powerful pump that can be used to remove surface water after heavy rains is an excellent way to avoid this problem.

3. Landscaping

If you own a landscape business or work as a landscape designer, you should definitely invest in a water pump. Water pumps can be very useful if you need to irrigate large areas of land.

In addition, you can create a completely sustainable business if you decide to use solar pumping to perform these tasks, which will also be perceived by your customers as a plus.

In Aiguapres, we have more than 35 years of experience in the water pump sector. If you need a water pump for your business, do not hesitate to contact us. Our professionals will be happy to advise you and find the best solution for you.

To prolong the life of your pool’s pump engine and that it works properly, it is important to provide the proper environmental conditions around the engine. The engine itself is quite autonomous and generally needs little attention.

The correct maintenance of any type of water pump is essential for its correct operation. Take note of the following tips!

Tips for maintaining your pool pump

• Humidity: water leaks from pump seals or pipe joints must be repaired to avoid bearing and insulation failures. The pump should never get wet. Ride the engine away from low places and wet areas, and take measures to protect it from rain and wind.
• Cooling: make sure there is ample air circulation around the engine. Do not allow debris to accumulate around the engine vents. Clean the air inlets as necessary, always making sure that the power is turned off first. If an external engine cover is used, make sure it does not let moisture in and that there is enough space between the engine and the cover to allow fresh air to circulate through the engine. Clean the air inlets as necessary, making sure the power is off first.

It may be that when the engine is running it is too hot, but this does not necessarily mean that it is overloaded. Isolated Class B motors have a maximum operating temperature of 133º C. If the automatic protector does not trip and the amps do not exceed the amps, the motor does not overload.

• Seasonality: Whenever the engine shuts down for extended periods, make sure all surfaces, vents and interiors are dry to prevent oxidation. If the engine is kept outdoors, cover it to prevent debris such as leaves, dirt and snow from clogging the entrances.
  When restarting the pump and motor after a prolonged idle time, check that the suction is flooded so that the pump seal is wet. Starting the engine with the dry pump seal can damage the seal.
• Cleaning: In general, the interior of the engine should not need cleaning if the appropriate safety measures are met against contamination by dirt, lint or sand. If you want to clean the exterior, simply use a damp cloth. Do not spray the engine with a water hose. Flooding the engine can cause permanent damage.
• Lubrication: The bearings normally have double sealing and are permanently lubricated. If it seems that the bearings have failed, simply replace them. Noisy bearings are the first sign of bearing failure. If the bearings do not change immediately, the engine may overheat causing other parts to fail. Bearing noise is often a sign that the pump seal has been leaking. Always change the pump seal when changing bearings.
• Chemicals: Do not store or use chemicals near the engine. Its fumes will corrode the internal parts of the engine.
• Dirt: avoid sweeping or removing dust near the engine while it is running.

These are the main tips you should follow for the proper maintenance of your pool pump. If these tips come a little late and you have discovered that your pool pump does not work, stop by our pool pump section and we will help you find the one that best suits your needs.

When you start experiencing these types of problems in your home, it may be time to replace the mechanism of your water pump. Below, you will find four different water pumps that are useful for maintaining an efficient and reliable water system in your home.

1. Submersible pumps

Submersible pumps are water pumps that are installed submerged in a liquid and are designed to push the fluid to the surface and pump it to other places.

Submersible pumps can be very useful for pumping water from wells to the house, for watering the garden or for any use where water must be propelled to the surface from a lower reservoir.

In previous posts we have already talked about submersible pumps, so you can go to them to have more information about this type of water pumps for the home and its benefits.

2. Sump pumps

These types of pumps are specifically designed for basements and flood spaces. They are perfect for homes that are located in low areas and are susceptible to possible flooding.

Sump pumps remove excess water that collects in your basement or under your home.

3. Centrifugal pumps

Centrifugal pumps are mainly used in shallow wells, as they must be placed on the surface. They draw water from the well by using the suction caused by atmospheric pressure.

These types of pumps can be useful for different uses, as long as they are placed on the surface.

4. Pressurization pumps

Do you have moments of low water pressure in your home? Is it difficult to start the washing machine and the dishwasher at the same time? A pressurization pump is exceptional for these types of low water situations.

Pressurization pumps can help balance the water pressure, bringing the constant water pressure you need to your home.

If you are experiencing any of these problems in your home, do not hesitate to contact Aiguapres. We are experts in water pumps and pressure equipment. In addition, we work with the best brands, internationally renowned, to always offer the best service to our customers.

Our team of experts will advise you to find the water pump that best suits the conditions of your home, and thus solve all your pressure or supply problems.

Energy Efficient

Pumps for submersible wells usually operate in a very narrow flow range. In order to meet a wide range of well depths, the pumps are always multi-stage pumps.  The deeper the well, the more steps (higher pressure) are required. The capacity to equalize the number of stages with a reasonable small flow range requires very efficient pump designs. The key to a more efficient submersible pump is having a drill accurately to measure the drilling performance to chose the right pump size for your necessity.

No priming procedure necessary

Submersible pumps are also used where the suction of a centrifugal pump with suction connections at the end would be difficult. Since the suction port of a submersible pump is under water, no suction is usually required in this case. It is important to remember that if you are using a submersible pump  in a place other than a well (such as a pond, stream, etc.), you should use a flow induction sleeve to force the flow of water through the motor to prevent overheating.

Developed for handling solids

Most submersible sewage pumps are designed for pumping solids or abrasive particles.  This can be ideal for pumping out a flooded basement or an old well and the right choice of submersible pump can ensure that it lasts long.

For more information on some of the benefits of submersible pumps, please contact our experts at Aiguapre.

Knowing which pump is best for your installation will depend on several factors: the depth of the well and the amount of water you need to draw from it. Therefore we will talk about the most important types of water pumps for wells and their features below.

Submersible water pumps for wells

The submersible motor pumps are placed in the water and push it upwards. We offer different types of submersible pumps. On the one hand they are used for shallow wells (20-30 meters), on the other hand they are specially designed for deep wells, which make it possible to pump the water up to 300 meters.

This type of pump works with electricity that can be drawn from the commercial grid, a generator or solar panels.

Centrifugal water pumps for wells

Centrifugal water pumps suck water from the surface and push it to its destination. These pumps are ideal for very shallow wells (about 6 meters). They run on electricity, petrol or diesel and are very easy to assemble, disassemble and transport.

Solar pumping for wells

Solar pumps are a good alternative for properties or huts with no electricity, or to save money on the electricity bill. The only problem with this type of pump is that its performance is not optimal on cloudy or rainy days.

The most important factor in choosing water pumps for wells is knowing how deep the water we need to draw is and how much water we normally consume.

The submersible pump is placed in the liquid, usually water, and then presses it to the surface. The submersible pump motor converts the kinetic energy into centrifugal energy and finally into pressure energy, which lifts the water out of the well.

As these pump types are very deep dipping and very easy to install, they can be used to drain ponds or pump water from deep wells.

Submersible pump operation

Submersible pumps are inserted into the liquid to be pumped so that they never have to be sucked in, as they are already immersed in the liquid. This is one of their great advantages.

Another great advantage of submersible water pumps is that the pressure of the liquid itself pushes it directly into the pump, so a lot of energy can be saved.

The main characteristic of submersible pumps is that all their components are submerged in some liquid. They are covered by a sealed body that prevents corrosion and oxidation of the internal components.

Different types of submersible pumps

There is a wide range of submersible pumps that can be perfectly adapted to pump different types of liquids, with or without solids and at different depths. Therefore, the most important thing when choosing a submersible pump is to know what type of installation it will be used for.

Single-stage submersible pumps are often used in domestic installations such as aquarium filters, sewage pumping or drainage.

On the other hand, we have multi-stage submersible pumps that are ideal for pumping underground liquids such as wells or oil fields. This type of pump can handle drinking water as well as heavier liquids such as sewage or corrosive liquids.

It is very important not to use this type of pump outside the fluid; the motor may overheat. Submersible pumps are specially designed to always work under water.

The only drawback we notice with this type of pump is that over time corrosion can occur in the elements that clog the engine. Therefore, it is very important to maintain the pump and all its components correctly.

At Aiguapres we are experts in submersible pumps, so on our website you will find a wide catalog of this type of pumps, the best brands on the market.

The decision to buy a sprinkler system is basically very simple, but the question is how exactly does the water get to this sprinkler system? First of all, you need a water pump. However, the type of pump, its performance and pressure will depend on your situation.

What kind of water pump do you need to water your garden?

To water your garden, you can choose from three different types of pumps: Irrigation pumps, well pump or motor.

The first question is very simple: Is there a power source nearby? Although electricity should usually be easily available, this is not always the case (e.g. when working on fields). If no electricity is available, the only suitable pump is the motor pump, which runs on fuel.

La segunda pregunta: ¿Cuál es la profundidad máxima del agua que deseas bombear? Las bombas autoaspirantes (como una bomba de irrigación o de refuerzo) se colocan en ubicaciones “secas”. En otras palabras, nunca se ponen en el agua. Estas bombas son adecuadas para aspirar agua hasta profundidades de 9 metros. ¿El agua está entre 0 y 9 metros de profundidad? Entonces te recomendamos una bomba autoaspirante.

If the water depth exceeds 9 meters, the only option is a submersible well pump. Well pumps are submerged in water and can suck water to a depth of several tens of meters.

The third question that arises is: Which devices are connected to the pump? In other words, how many sprinklers will you connect to the pump? This is important for determining the capacity and pressure of the pump. Normally, each pump lists how many sprinklers can be connected.

The fourth question is: What is the source of your water? The water you will pump should always enter the pump without suspended matter. Suspended matter (e.g. sand, gravel, etc.) can cause serious damage to the pumps and should therefore always be kept away.

In almost every case the water contains suspended particles. However, we can solve this problem of solids by eliminating them with a pre-filter using a system similar to that used in swimming pools.

Finally, how long do you want the pump to run? Not all pumps are suitable for long operating times. Continuous operation” refers to situations where a pump has to run for more than 3 hours.

These are the most important questions you should ask yourself before deciding what type of water pump you need to water your garden. If you need more advice, contact us, at Aiguapres we have 35 years of experience with water pumps.