Sump Pumps & Sump Pump Suppliers
What is a Sump Pump?
Sump pumps are used to remove water that accumulates in a basement or below a building’s foundation, or from equipment or floor drains in manufacturing plants. Residential sump pumps are most commonly used in areas where the normal water table is close to the surface, or in places that are prone to flash flooding or large, sudden snowmelt. The water collects in a sump pit—a tank mounted below the ground capable of collecting and retaining a prescribed volume of water. The sump pump then moves the water into the municipal sewer or storm water system, or, in the case of industrial applications, to a treatment process before discharge or reuse.
How do Sump Pumps work?
Ground water in the surrounding soil seeps into the lower level of a building. The water is directed by a sloping floor toward the sump pit, which is installed below the surface at the lowest section of the basement floor. In an industrial application, water moves into the sump pit as it leaks from pumps and other equipment, or is generated by washing down equipment and floors. Most sump pumps have one of several types of level control which signals the pump to start at a preset high level in the sump, and to shut off at a pre-set low level. The most common types of level switches are snap action, diaphragm, and tethered float switches.
Most sump pump systems use an electrically powered centrifugal pump. As the sump fills, the level control starts the motor, and the impeller turns, raising the velocity of the fluid and then converting this to high pressure in the pump volute casing.
Types of Sump Pump setups
There are two main types of sump pump setups—pedestal pumps, and . A pedestal setup, usually the less expensive option, holds the motor above the water so that the electric part of the mechanism is never submerged. With a submersible setup, the pump and motor sits in the sump pit, surrounded by a waterproof casing.
There are two main types of sump pump setups—pedestal pumps, and submersible pumps. A pedestal setup, usually the less expensive option, has the motor mounted above the sump pit so that the motor is never submerged. With a submersible setup, the pump and motor are submerged in the sump pit, surrounded by a waterproof casing.
Here are a few sump pump manufacturers to consider.
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American Industrial Pumps offers pumps and complete pumping systems for the municipal, agriculture, marine, industrial markets and more. American Industrial Pumps offers 35 different pump types including: Vertical Sump Pumps, Circulator Pumps, Screw Pumps, Booster Pumps, Fire Pumps, Slurry Pumps, Peristaltic/Hose Pumps.
AMT sump pumps are fabricated with clog resistant impellers, automatic switch and 10 foot 16/3 115VAC cords. The model 523C is available with cast iron (XCI -95), cast bronze (XB -97), stainless steel (XSS -98) construction; 1/3, 1/2 or 3/4 HP TEFC motors for residential, commercial, construction and general industrial uses.
APO Pumps & Compressors represents PACO Pumps centrifugal pump line, including the PACO SL and SM effluent sump pump products. The SL model sump pump is able to handle flow to 800 gpm and heads up to 125 ft. The PACO SM model can work with flows to 250 gpm and heads of 110 ft. The pump can also take horsepower to 7 1/2 hp.
Bijur Delimon International manufacturers and sells electric, pneumatic, and manual pumps for the agriculture, oil refinery, packaging, plastics applications and more. Bijur Delimon International offers 9 different pump types including: Vertical Sump Pumps, Submersible Pumps, Gear Pumps, Plunger Pumps, Diaphragm Pumps, Drum Pumps, Self-Priming Pumps.
CLYDEUNION Pumps offers several pumping solutions for sumps and drains. The company offers its CUP-VS4 single stage sump pump capable delivering 2,000 gpm and 520 ft of head. The sump pump can also run at 3600 rpm and can handle fluids up to 392 degrees F. The CUP-VS4 is ideal for the mining, steel, industrial wastewater, and pharmaceutical markets.
Cummins Wagner sells industrial pumps and equipment throughout Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, Delaware, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Cummins Wagner offers 23 different pump types including: Vertical Sump Pumps, Flexible Impeller Pumps, Magnetic Drive Pumps, Multistage Pumps, Chopper Pumps, Peristaltic/Hose Pumps, Slurry Pumps.
Folsom Associates is pump distributor of single and multi-stage pumps, pre-packaged pump stations and pump systems. Folsom Associates offers 34 different pump types including: Vertical Sump Pumps, Gear Pumps, Well Pumps, Metering Pumps, Circulator Pumps, End Suction Pumps, Diaphragm Pumps.
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Laborde Products distributes diesel powered equipment and engines for the industrial and marine industries. Laborde Products offers 10 different pump types including: Vertical Sump Pumps, Slurry Pumps, Self-Priming Pumps, Gear Pumps, Piston Pumps, Well Pumps, Circulator Pumps.
River City Pump sells pumps to the water and waste water market. River City Pump & Supply offers 18 different pump types including: Vertical Sump Pumps, End Suction Pumps, Submersible Pumps, Horizontal Split Case Pumps, Metering Pumps, Grinder Pumps, Multistage Pumps.
Robert Brown Associates, Inc. is a leading supplier of pumps and pump systems, including: sewage lift stations, sump pump systems, water pumping systems and more. Robert Brown Associates, Inc. offers 26 different pump types including: Vertical Sump Pumps, Slurry Pumps, Diaphragm Pumps, End Suction Pumps, Self-Priming Pumps, Plunger Pumps, ANSI Process Pumps.
Site Drainer manufacturers dewatering pump systems. Site Drainer offers 2 different pump types including: Vertical Sump Pumps, Submersible Pumps.
Trask-Decrow Machinery distributes pumps, compressors, and parts for process applications. Trask-Decrow Machinery offers 33 different pump types including: Vertical Sump Pumps, Peristaltic/Hose Pumps, Piston Pumps, Screw Pumps, Metering Pumps, Grinder Pumps, Gear Pumps.
Willamette Valley Pump sells, services and rebuilds pumps throughout Oregon. Willamette Valley Pump offers 37 different pump types including: Vertical Sump Pumps, Slurry Pumps, Grinder Pumps, Plunger Pumps, Canned Motor Pumps, Screw Pumps, Vane Pumps.
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