General Pump FAQs
General Pump FAQs
It is recommended to create a small sump or provide a preformed chamber to collect excess water and to enable the positioning of a correctly sized submersible pump. This will discharge flood water at a selected flow rate to the required discharge point.
If pumps are installed by certified contractors and checked for safety before installation, there should be no safety concerns.
A multistage pump is used for high-pressure applications. This may be in a borehole pump, booster set or vertical multistage pump. T-T Pumps has a wide variety of pumps for high-pressure applications
A waste water pump is for pumping water that is not potable or drinkable
There are a number of pumps that can be used for domestic applications - consider the Goliath range or the Zenit Blue Professional
Centrifugal pumps create a vacuum that draws fluid in via a rotating impeller attached to a motor. These pumps are best suited to transferring clear/clean water, potable water and non-abrasive liquids as they are able to generate high flow rates, coming in a range of different sizes for domestic to industrial applications.
Multistage pumps are best for high-pressure applications because they consist of multiple impellers that are arranged in a series of stages within the pump. This adds extra pressure to pumping fluid through each impeller it passes.
Multistage pumps can be found in a number of designs to suit a range of applications:
Lubricant/high-viscous pump - VX Range Multistage Centrifugal pumps
Vertical - MK Series Electric pumps
Horizontal - OP Range Centrifugal Pumps
Electric - 4HS Range Submersible Range
The main difference between horizontal and vertical pumps is the orientation of their shaft - both types of pumps are suited to different applications.
Horizontal pumps are easier to install and maintain than vertical designs because internal parts are straightforward to access, they are best suited to liquid circulation/transfer and general-purpose pumping. Vertical pumps are better for space economy as they take up much less floor space than a horizontal pump, they are designed for higher-pressure applications such as lifting stations and water booster sets.
Your application and specific site demands will determine if a horizontal or vertical pump works best. Contact our in-house experts for advice via email at response@ttpumps.com, through our online enquiry form or by calling +44 (0)1630 647200.
Wastewater pumps are pumps designed to reliably and effectively handle different kinds of wastewater, from suspended solids to domestic and commercial sewage handling.
These pumps generally allow a certain amount of free passage for solids to pass through, preventing blockages in the pump - the bigger the free passage the bigger the solids particles can pass through. Wastewater pumps may also feature extras such as grinder and chopper systems that reduce solids in the pumped liquid to reduce the risk of blockages throughout the system.
T-T stocks a variety of wastewater pumps:
A domestic pump is any pump that is used to boost liquid to or carry liquid away from a home. T-T Pumps has a variety of pumps suitable for a range of different domestic applications*:
- Water boosting - Hidro Domestic Auto Smart Range
- Cellar, basement and other drainage - Sumpy Fully Submersible Drainage Pump
- Clearwater transfer - T-T Well
Find more domestic and other kinds of pumps here.
*For domestic sewage handling, view T-T Pumping Station's range of Low Volume, Domestic & Utility Pumping Stations.
It is recommended to create a small sump or provide a preformed chamber to collect excess water and to enable the positioning of a correctly sized submersible pump. This will discharge flood water at a selected flow rate to the required discharge point.
The term grey water refers to wastewater, without faecal contamintation, generated on domestic and commercial sites. Grey water can come from sinks, showers, washing machines, dishwashers and other appliances. It is not suitable for drinking without being treated first, however it can be used in non-potable applications such as water plants.
Grey water may not come into contact with sewage/effluent, but can be contaminated with chemicals, hair, food particles and other waste products.