In scenarios such as industrial sewage discharge, municipal drainage, and agricultural irrigation, many purchasers frequently wonder, "Should I buy a submersible pump or a submerged pump?" Although both can operate in liquids, choosing the wrong one will not only increase maintenance costs but may even lead to safety hazards. Today, we will help you accurately match your needs.
First, let's understand the differences between the two types of pumps:
Submersible pump: The motor and the pump body are integrally designed, and the whole unit, including the motor, is completely immersed in the liquid during operation. It prevents liquid from entering the motor through a sealing structure, sinks to the bottom by its own weight or a fixing device, and directly sucks and transports liquid from the liquid.
Submerged pump: The motor is located above the liquid level, and only the working parts of the pump (such as the impeller, pump shaft, and pump body) are immersed in the liquid. The motor is connected to the underwater pump body through an extended shaft or a coupling, and the motor does not come into contact with the liquid. During installation, it is usually fixed on the top of the container or a bracket.
If the medium to be transported is clean water, slightly polluted water (containing a small amount of impurities), non-corrosive, and at normal temperature:
A submersible pump is more suitable. Its integrated design is suitable for clean or low-complexity media, with relatively low cost and flexible installation (it can be directly sunk into the water).
▶ Typical scenarios: Agricultural irrigation, water pumping from wells, household drainage, ordinary municipal rainwater discharge.
If the medium to be transported is highly corrosive (such as acid-alkali or salt solutions), contains a large amount of impurities (such as sludge, slurry), is high-temperature (such as hot oil), or is flammable and explosive (such as organic solvents):
A submerged pump is safer. The motor of the submerged pump is completely separated from the medium (only the pump body is immersed), and it can be adapted to complex media by using corrosion-resistant materials (such as stainless steel, fluorine-lined materials), reducing the risk of leakage and motor corrosion.
If the liquid depth is shallow (such as a small pool, wellhead) and frequent movement or temporary use is required:
A submersible pump is more convenient. It does not require complex fixing, can be directly put into the liquid, and is suitable for short-term or mobile scenarios.
If the liquid depth is large (such as a large storage tank, deep well) or the installation position is fixed (such as the bottom of a reaction kettle, sewage pool):
A submerged pump is more suitable. It can go deep into the liquid for several meters through the extended shaft design, and the motor is fixed above the liquid level (such as the top of the tank, bracket), without frequent lifting, making it suitable for long-term fixed operations.
If you pursue low cost, simple maintenance, and the medium is non-hazardous:
The maintenance process of the submersible pump is relatively simple (such as cleaning impurities in the impeller), but the whole unit needs to be taken out of the liquid, which is suitable for shallow water areas or non-hazardous scenarios.
If the medium is toxic, volatile, or the maintenance environment is limited (such as a closed storage tank, high-altitude operation):
A submerged pump is better. Its motor is above the liquid level, so there is no need to contact the medium during maintenance, and the sealing structure can reduce volatilization, reducing the risk of personnel exposure.
When transporting clean water, in shallow liquid levels, and for short-term use, a submersible pump is more cost-effective and flexible; when dealing with corrosive/high-temperature/impurity-containing media, in deep liquid levels, or for long-term operations, a submerged pump is safer and more durable.
If you have other needs or inquiries, please feel free to contact us at Teffiko. We will reply to you as soon as possible within 24 hours, providing you with detailed answers and professional support. Wish you smooth work and all the best!
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