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Electric and Engine-Driven Pumps for Dirty Water and Wastewater
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Pumps for dirty water and wastewater are used to empty excavations, cellars, pits and tanks containing water laden with mud, sand or small solids. The collection includes submersible electric pumps and engine-driven pumps, from brands such as Pedrollo, Wortex, Pramac, Makita, Genmac and Breaker.
Types available
- Submersible electric pumps for dark water and drainage, also in stainless steel
- Electric pumps with macerator for wastewater
- Petrol-engine pumps for sites without mains power
- Hydraulic submersible pumps, driven by a hydraulic power pack
- Emergency drainage kits
How to choose
Consider the flow rate, the head and the size of the solids the pump must let through. Then the power source: electric where there is mains power, engine-driven where there is not. For intermittent use an automatic float switch is worthwhile. The hose and the diameter of the fittings must be chosen to suit the pump.
For prolonged use it is best to choose pumps with a robust body and an impeller suited to wastewater, and to plan regular cleaning after every use in mud or sand.
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Frequently asked questions: Electric and Engine-Driven Pumps for Dirty Water and Wastewater
What is the difference between a drainage pump and a pump for dirty water?
A drainage pump is designed for water with mud and fine sand, for emptying excavations and cellars. A dirty-water pump is built to pass larger solids present in the discharge. Check on the data sheet which solids the pump can pass before installing it, because the passage size determines how long the pump lasts.
Engine-driven pump or submersible electric pump for an excavation without power?
Where there is no mains power, an engine-driven pump lets you empty excavations and sites with a combustion engine, such as the Genmac models or the 2-inch Breaker. Where mains is available, the submersible electric pump is quieter and more practical. For the engine pump always check ventilation, because exhaust gases are dangerous in enclosed spaces.
What do Trash and Semitrash mean on Genmac engine pumps?
Trash and Semitrash indicate the type of water the engine pump is designed for: according to the manufacturer, the Trash version is for water with larger solids and the Semitrash for water with lighter dirt. In this collection you will find both Genmac versions and the Wortex LW 80-IS Trash. Check the maximum solid size allowed on the data sheet.
Which submersible dirty-water pump should I choose for a tank or ditch?
For a tank or ditch with water loaded with mud, a submersible dirty-water pump is suitable, such as the DXG, JV or SVS-VA series from Wortex. The stainless steel version resists aggressive environments better. Measure the depth and flow rate required, and keep the pump raised off the bottom so it does not draw in sediment.
Where are submersible hydraulic pumps used?
A submersible hydraulic pump, such as the PI W2 and PI W3 from Breaker, is driven by a hydraulic power unit and has no electric motor immersed. It is useful on site vehicles or where a hydraulic circuit is available and water use is heavy. Check the hydraulic pressure the pump requires before connecting it.
How do I empty a flooded cellar with muddy water?
For a flooded cellar, a drainage pump such as the SVS-DA or JD models from Wortex removes mud and fine sand. Position it at the lowest point, raised on a support, with the outlet hose connected and secured. Check that the water is discharged to a suitable point and does not flow back into the excavation or the cellar.
Do I need a backup pump for emergency drainage in a cellar?
A backup pump is useful wherever there is a flood risk, such as cellars or basements, because failure of the main pump can cause rapid damage. If power may fail during a storm, choose an engine-driven solution, such as an engine pump, which is independent of the mains. Check periodically that it works.