Top Ten Tips for Using Stainless Steel Submersible Pumps

Utility pumps used for various types of jobs including draining out a flooded basement; emptying a swimming pool; and coping up with contaminated well water are known as stainless steel submersible pumps. These pumps work on the high-end mechanism, but in brief submersible pumps acquire a motor that is hermetically sealed; this seal saves motor from external moisture. Just like engine oil, the motor is encompassed in a simple manner, and if everything is sealed well within these kinds of pumps, then, these types of submersible pumps require minimal maintenance.

Although stainless steel pumps may be used in various pumping scenarios, this article will run you through the top ten tips of using such pumps in a proper and safe manner:

1.  Always ensure that the humidity detection wiring system (the system that controls moisture within the pump) is kept separate from the motor’s wiring system (the system that supplies power to the motors), else you are expected to receive false warnings time and again.

2. To avoid voiding the manufacturer’s warranty of your motor, always ensure to keep a check that the moisture detection system is hooked with the motor correctly prior to using submersible pumps.

 

3. Before switching on the stainless steel submersible pump for the very first time, manually turn on the impeller; this helps you to ensure that mechanical seals are properly seated on its place and that they weren’t ruptured before installation and during shipping.

 

4. If the pump warning indicator is on, allow the submersible pump to run by itself for at least 24 hours and only then make use of it; this will provide the pump to dispel all the moisture and the warning indicator will turn off.

5. In case you are pumping out water that contains high level of sediment or debris, make sure that you have attached a filter screen with your pump so that the sediment doesn’t dump into the external area.

6. Use one cup of water to pump through your device during the initial start-up; this will make the complete process easier and will prime up your stainless steel submersible pump.

7. To get best results out of your pump, prior to turning on your pump, ensure that you have placed it right beneath the water-filled area.

8. Keeping a check on the electrical connection is also very important to avoid any possible danger; always make sure that your pump’s power source is situated far away from the water in a completely dry area.

9. For a smooth water flow process through the pipe and hose of the pump, the most ideal outfall area is the lower area that the water-filled section.

10. Submersible pumps require being highly robust and durable; thereby, ensure that you buy a pump made of stainless steel and is corrosion resistant in nature.

These basic tips of using your stainless steel submersible pump will help you operate it efficiently and securely in both situations either commercially or at your home. Moreover, you can use this device for good if you acquire a good one for yourself.

The author is currently associated with Oswal pumps Ltd.. It is a renowned company for producing stainless steel Pumps and Motors. Oswal Manufactures S.S. Monoblock Pumps, Single Phase Domestic Monoblock Pump Sets, Electric Motors and SS motors.