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Submersible Pumps Winning the Day in Perth Households

Announcement posted by Pump Solutions Australasia 11 Feb 2015

Distributor of submersible pumps in Perth reveals why submersible pumps are the pump of choice for Perth homeowners.
Perth, WA, 11 February 2015 - When it comes to pumping water out of a basement, submersible pumps known as sump pumps are by far the most popular choice, not only in Perth, but across Australia. A submersible pump’s advantage over other kinds of pumps is that they can be submerged in water, requiring a superior “build” quality and creating a unique performance dynamic.

Submersible sump pumps have motors that are sealed in a compartment which is usually filled with a lubricant. They run on electricity, requiring industrial strength sealing to ensure that there is no risk of electrocution.

Submersible pumps are very convenient due to their size. They are compact, light and have handles for ease of carrying. When a sump pump is submerged, it primes itself. That eliminates the need for manual priming and the risk of overheating an unprimed pump. This dynamic also creates other benefits.

When a pump is submerged, the fluid literally “dampens” the sound, ensuring the most quiet operation possible. In addition, a submersible pump is very efficient because it doesn’t have to pull any water into the pump; it is already there. All the pump has to do is start the flow of water. This produces a much higher output to power expended ratio. The pump only has to push water and there is no “suction lift” to worry about.

When a pump doesn’t have to work as hard to do its job, it is more durable and there is less downtime. It isn’t as likely to malfunction as other varieties of pumps doing the same job.

The fact that a submersible pump is fully sealed provides an unexpected benefit: it has to be made out of the best materials to maintain the integrity of the seal. Not only does it have to be waterproof, but the electric cord that supplies the power has to be sealed, too.

Because of the need for sealing, most submersible pumps are made of materials such as stainless steel, which are also very corrosion resistant.

Mike Hurlbatt, Owner of Pump Solutions Australasia, has been in the business of providing pumps since before the company opened in 1990 as Pumps and Services Australia. Mr Hurlbatt has provided numerous households and businesses in Perth and across Australia with pumps for many different purposes.

According to Mr Hurlbatt: “The submersible pump is the gold standard when it comes to moving water out of a basement, but it is so versatile that there are many other uses, too. They are great for moving sewage or slurry because they can tolerate high amounts of solids. In addition, their resistance to corrosion makes them very dependable for rougher materials.”

Mr Hurlbatt concluded, “Submersible pumps obviously don’t work for every situation, but for any application involving possible submersion, they are going to be the best option available. They are quiet, efficient and dependable. Homeowners like that.”

Pump Solutions Australasia provides submersible pumps and numerous other varieties of pumps for household, industrial and institutional use. To learn more about their selection or to ask any questions, call 1300 922 973 or visit their website: http://www.pumpsolutions.com.au/.