Submersible Sump Pump – The Best Options

The submersible sump pump is designed to be pump liquids while actually being submerged in the liquid itself, as the name sounds. There are a few different kinds of submersible models. Some of the more common include the borehole, the pool, and the pond. Obviously these pumps are very popular today, so many are wondering what the big deal is.

First of all, a common question people have is how these submersible sump pump models are able to work when submerged under a liquid. They are able to do so because they are in a tightly contained unit, and the watertight gaskets and seals prevent the liquid from getting into the housing. Therefore, the internal components are not affected. For this reason, the pump will not leak or short out, as you might expect. Here are the pros and cons of these models:

What are the main advantages of submersible sump pump?

The main reason to use these pumps is that they are more effective. As you might expect, they utilize direct pressure to push the water or liquid through the pipe as opposed to just suctioning it, and this is obviously made possible because of their location. Therefore, using this direct pressure simply means that the pump is able to maneuver liquid farther and more efficiently than suction pumps can. Therefore, if you have a greater distance to transport the liquid, these pumps would work the best.

Easier to startup

Also, these submersible sump pump models are self primed, unlike the more traditional ones placed outside of the liquid. Therefore, the submersible models are easier to startup.

What are the disadvantages of submersible sump pump?

Mechanical failure

Like traditional pumps, submersible sump pump models do experience mechanical failure from time to time. For instance, sometimes the gasket gets ruptured or the structural integrity gets compromised. This causes it to leak, which in turn causes the inside parts of the pump to corrode, and ultimately the pump will fail. And when the pump does fail, it is difficult to access it to fix it, since it is underwater.

Cost

Quite simply, submersible sump pump models are more expensive than their traditional counterparts. Generally you can expect to shell out anywhere from $600-1000 for these pumps, which is a substantial bump in cost when compared with others. The actual amount you will pay depends on the company that made it, as well as the amount of horsepower (lowest you can get is ½ horsepower). The lower the levels of liquid you want pumped, the more horsepower you will require and therefore the more you will pay.

Conclusion

A submersible sump pump would be right for someone who either needs to transport a lot of liquid, or move it longer distances. In that event, the added costs would probably be worth it. You just need to take your time, figure out your budget, and then pick the pump that would meet your needs.