A must: the drain pump

Submersible drain pumps

These devices are very popular in home drainage works - both for inflatable and construction pools - for their safety, efficiency, durability, storage comfort, and ease of use and transport.

They are small, portable, open-turbine pumps. They are protected from corrosion by a special thermoplastic housing. Depending on the model and the manufacturer, we could find emptying pumps with a capacity of up to 5,500 liters per hour.

Ensuring its correct use

Let's remember the following tips to take full advantage of the drain pump. Making sure we have the drain pump that meets the requirements for the intended task:

Location : the drain pump is submerged to the pool floor, as far to the center of the bottom as possible. In this regard, it is important to know the depth to determine the immersion capacity of the pump.

Power Cord - The power cord should run from the submerged drain pump to the outlet closest to your location. The power cable must not be taut. Extension cords are not recommended.

Drain hose : the length of the drain hose must be taken into account, since it must reach, starting from the pump, the places where we have planned to dispose of the water: it can be watering the garden, another pond, public drainage channels (after consulting the local municipal regulations), or others. It is important that the kit comes with a ¾ garden hose adapter.

Automatic shutdown: make sure that depending on the water level, the machine has an automatic shutdown system. This will prevent the drain pump from eventually burning out. Generally, when the water drops below 4.7 inches, the system is automatically suspended. For this, it has a kind of floating switch that allows the pump to start or not.

Ensuring its utility

We can deduce from the above that the utility of the drain pump is determined by its design and that the technical elements that make it up, meet the expectations of use. We can summarize it in the following three points:

The design itself

Let's start with the most basic: the fact that the drain pump is portable is an extraordinary advantage. Technological advances in the 21st century have made it possible to concentrate on these small machines, functions that in former times would require a heavy and complicated design architecture.

performance

We have already calculated the gallons of water that we need to dislodge from our selected pool or area, taking into account the size. Now we rely on a drain pump that can with the task entrusted. The water that you can dislodge per minute will measure your efficiency. With ½ HP or more we will not end with a disappointment.

Impossibility of obstructions

The machine must not present any risk of obstruction due to small debris. This increases the life of the drain pump, and represents a noticeable reduction in maintenance costs.

conclusion

When we check the utility of the drain pump in our home, we wonder how we managed to survive without this important and vital tool. The benefits are projected beyond simply draining a pool. Saving time with more hygienic results is second to none. Finally, it is advisable to make sure to regularly check the efficient operation of the drain pump.