Submersible pumps, also referred to as Electric submersible pumps (ESP), are mechanisms containing a motor encased in an airtight container which can be set into liquid in order to help push the liquid to the surface. Unlike a jet pump, which works by actively pulling water into itself, electric submersible pumps are much more efficient and cost effective. A submersible pump is designed for a wide range of uses, including residential, commercial, and industrial purposes, and come in a wide range of sizes and price points to meet more specific needs.
What Are The Benefits of Submersible Pumps?
One of the primary problems with traditional jet pumps for many applications was accommodating for the fact that water or other liquid often needed to be transferred from areas below the level of the pump. The higher the jet pump was from the surface needing to be drained, the harder the pump had to work to suction the area clean. Submersible pumps, on the other hand, are placed into the area needing to be drained, such as an oil well or swimming pool and, in turn push the water up from below, eliminating the risk of pump cavitation. One of the biggest advantages of submersible pumps is that they are not susceptible to pump cavitation which is essentially the pulling of air bubbles into the main lines which, in turn, reduce total pressure and decrease effectiveness of the pump itself.
Common Submersible Pump Uses
One of the most common areas around the home where a submersible pump would be used is in the backyard. Submersible pond pumps, for example are frequently used but rarely seen pieces of machinery. For smaller ponds, a small submersible pond pump can be placed on the bottom of the area to help keep a constant flow of water in the pond, eliminating the chances of stagnation. The pump rests on the bottom of the pond area, slowly pulling water from the pond into itself and, in turn, pushing back up from the top of the unit. This not only eliminates stagnation, as mentioned before, it also discourages many of the ill effects that can result from lack of water movement, such as algae build up or insect attraction. These types of pumps are typically camouflaged to allow them to blend into the bottom of the pond, decreasing the chance of the pump itself becoming an eyesore.
For larger decorative ponds, submersible pond pumps can be used to create a beautiful waterfall effect, yet another way of increasing water flow and eliminating the chances of stagnation. These pumps are cleverly disguised in the rising rocks that will eventually create the waterfall itself. The pump, placed into the portion of the rocks that are resting under water, once again pulls water from the bottom of the pond and forces it upwards. The upward movements lets the water back out at the top of the rick structure, at which point it begins to cascade back down the rocks naturally. These waterfalls not only make for a beautiful focal point, they can also be extremely soothing and relaxing. These pumps can also have commercial uses as well, particularly in large water features used in hotels, business complexes, or a number of other venues.
Like the pond pumps, submersible fountain pumps can also have both residential and commercial applications. These pumps work in a similar manner to the waterfall pumps, however, they tend to release the water with slightly more pressure behind it. A submersible fountain pump is a popular accessory for pools, both small and large. The pump works to pull water from the bottom of the pool, or other water feature, and force it upwards with high pressure, creating beautiful fountain effects. The fountains themselves can often be customized by a number of various water patterns for creating the perfect look. They can also be placed on timers for intermittent use and even illuminated by a series of lights that are built into the fountain device itself. Submersible fountain pumps are also common in larger scale commercial locations, such as lakes. They are also a common sight at many theme parks and water parks around the nation.
Another common use for submersible water pumps involves pools as well, along with basements and other areas of the home. A submersible water pump is what is commonly used in situations that require an area to be drained. This can include times when an in ground swimming pool needs to be emptied for cleaning or refinishing. It can also include cases of home flooding, particularly when basements are involved. Since there is typically such a large different in height between ground level and the bottom of the pool or the floor of the basement, traditional jet pumps do not work in these scenarios. Instead, a submersible water pump is placed in the area needing to be rained and then, in turn, connected to a hose or series of hoses that are run up to ground level and placed in or connected to the area that the water will be collected into. Larger pumps can also be used in similar industrial or commercial applications as well, as nearly any building is subject to flooding at some point. They are also used to drain ponds and even lakes when the occasion deems It necessary.
For a more proactive approach in underground areas, submersible sump pumps can be installed. A submersible sump pump is nothing more than a standard submersible water pump that is designed to be a permanent installation in basements or other underground areas. The submersible sump pump has a built in sensor that can help it detect when water levels reach above an acceptable point at which time the pump will automatically turn on and begin moving the water to an output location. These installations are ideal for those who have frequent flooding issues, primarily because they do not require anyone to be home and manually operate the pump should flooding begin.
The concept of the submersible well pump can have very different uses, each of which work on the same basic principle. For starters, many homes do not pull their water from city or country water supplies and, instead, have their own well which is used to supply the house with water. The wells are typically fairly substantial in size and draw their supplies form other underground water sources, such as aquifer systems and underground water tables. While this water may not always be of the highest quality, it is free for most people as long as they are willing to pay any maintenance costs to keep the well itself in working order. The water is pulled into the house’s plumbing lines by means of submersible well pumps which are housed in the well itself. These pumps rest on the bottom of the well and work to pull water from the bottom of the well and push it up into the home’s plumbing lines, as needed. While repair costs and replacement costs on well pumps may be high, given the nature of their location and accessibility issues, they are built to be extremely durable and able to operate for long periods of time with little to no maintenance at all.
Another common use for submersible well pumps comes from the oil industry. Once an oil well is discovered, it is fitted with a submersible well pump below the oil surface itself, often hundreds of feet below the surface. The pump is the connected to a hose or series of hoses which allow the pump to take the underground oil and pump it upwards to a holding tank or other containment area. As the well surface begins to dry up, the hole is drilled deeper and the well is reinstalled even further below ground level. These submersible well pumps come in a range of sizes, designed to operate on oil wells both small and large.
One of the other common uses for submersible utility pumps involves sewage and waste water applications. A submersible utility pump can not only be used for clearing waste water and sewage collection areas, they can also be used for emergency clean ups when accidental overflow occurs. One of the ideal qualities of a submersible sewage pump is that it is often able to separate solid form liquid wastes. Jet pumps tend to pull in everything around them. Submersible sewage pumps, on the other hand, rest at the base of the area needing to be drained and work to pull in the waste water, frequently able to filter the material enough to leave solid waste behind for separate clean up at a later time. This is typically not only the fastest way to clear sewage areas, it is also one of the most efficient, as cleaning water and solid debris separately tends to be much easier than separating the two from one another after the fact.
Submersible pumps are not only efficient in operation, they are also extremely effective. While their cost may be slightly higher upfront when compared to other types of pumps, they are also designed to require much less maintenance over time and operate for extended periods of time.
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