TOP-5 submersible clean water pumps

Equipment of such a class as AL-KO SUB 6500 Classic should be used to solve relatively simple tasks related to watering areas in a country house or near a private house. This pump has a centrifugal principle of operation. With a small 250 W motor, it can lift water from a depth of up to 5 m and create a pressure of up to 6 m. That is, when taking liquid from a shallow reservoir or a well with a high water level, the pump copes well with creating the pressure necessary for irrigation. And if the water in the well is below 5 - 6 rings, then this pump will no longer pull.

The body of the device is made of durable plastic. It can be immersed not only in clean and rain water, but also in liquids with a small concentration of chlorine (for example, when draining swimming pools). This pump simply "does not digest" sand and particles larger than two or three millimeters, so it should not be lowered to the very bottom of the well or placed in a muddy pond without a stand. The device is equipped with protection against dry running and overheating, which ensures a long service life and trouble-free operation. The outlet is 1 1/4" in diameter, but the combination nipple allows smaller hoses to be connected.

This pump costs quite a bit - less than $65. Even pensioners and economical summer residents can afford such an "assistant" for watering the garden. At the same time, unlike many manufacturers that produce cheap drainage pumps, AL-KO has a real warranty (3 years for this model) and a wide service network throughout the country.

Drainage pump Makita PF0300 belongs to small household class pumps, which are advisable to use in the country or in the garden. He can "dive" into wells and reservoirs to a depth of 5 meters and create pressure up to 7 meters. These characteristics mean that a pump submerged in a rainwater barrel or drawing water from a reservoir on the surface can easily create and maintain the pressure needed for irrigation, provided hoses up to 30 to 50 meters long are used. At the same time, it has an excellent (as for equipment of this class) performance - 8.4 m3 / h.

Makita drainage pumps are well thought out to ensure equipment reliability. This pump is no exception. Its body is made of durable plastic that can withstand small drops and light blows against the walls of concrete wells and pits. The tightness of the “insides”, which guarantees that water does not enter the engine, is provided by a double mechanical seal with an oil chamber. The design of the impeller allows pumping water with particles up to 5 mm in size (but liquids with silt or abrasive particles such as sand should be avoided).

In operation, the Makita PF0300 pump does not cause problems. Its 300-watt motor runs quietly, without disturbing summer residents. A comfortable handle and moderate weight (3.3 kg) make it easy to carry the device from place to place. The 1 1/2" spigot has a detachable herringbone combination nipple that accepts smaller garden hoses ( 1" or 3/4").

If you plan to use the pump for irrigation not occasionally, but often for a long time, then it is better to pay a little extra and buy a Makita PF0403 with a metal case and a steel impeller.

The Metabo TP 8000 S drainage pump is an excellent choice if you need to draw water from a shallow well, reservoir or tank. It is designed for pumping clean liquids in which there are no particles larger than 3 mm in diameter. These liquids include rain water, as well as water from a garden pond (provided that the pump does not draw silt from the bottom) or pool. The pump can be immersed in wells and wells to a depth of 5 m.

The device is equipped with a medium power motor (350 W), which operates quietly and does not disturb others. The motor and the impeller are inside a housing made of impact-resistant plastic. There are two handles on the top to lift and carry the 4.3kg device. The float switch allows you to automate the process of watering or pumping water. It automatically turns the pump on and off at a certain liquid level. The device is equipped with a thermal protection that works when the engine overheats and turns it off to avoid breakdowns. The characteristics of the pump, written in the passport, are indicated with the expectation of using 1 1/4 "sleeves, but, due to the presence of a special adapter in the kit, smaller garden hoses can be "docked" with this pump.

If you are taking water from ground level (for example, from a barrel) and the length of the watering hose does not exceed 50 m, then the Metabo TP 8000 S can easily cope with such work. It has a decent (by the standards of this class of pumps) performance, reaching 8 cubic meters of water per hour. But if you need a more powerful pump, then it is better to buy a Metabo TP 13000 S with a capacity of 13 m3 / h (although it costs twice as much).

A distinctive feature of the Bosch Garden Pump is that it does not work from a socket, but from a battery. That is, you do not have to pull the extension cord from the house to the rainwater barrel to water the plants in the garden or in the garden. Simply immerse the pump in a container and insert a charged battery into the “base” that can be attached to the wall or directly to the barrel. On the "base" there is a timer with which you can set the duration of watering (5, 10 or 15 minutes) - an indispensable feature if the pump is connected to a sprinkler. The device can develop a sufficiently large pressure (up to 2 bar). When using hoses up to 25 meters long, this is more than enough to create a powerful jet of water using a nozzle or gun.

The Bosch Garden Pump is designed to draw clean water from barrels or similar containers (but you can also drain an inflatable or frame pool with it). Due to its compact size (125x115x195 mm) it will easily fit into even the narrowest barrel, and its light weight (2.2 kg) makes it easy to carry the device with you from one tank to another. But it should not be lowered into a well or a well, because the permissible immersion depth of the pump is only 1.8 m, and the cable length is 2.5 m. completely excluded).

Please note: some online stores sell this pump without a battery, so it is better to check with the seller before buying. However, for some, the “no battery” option may even be a plus. The fact is that this pump runs on regular 18-volt Bosch batteries, which you may already have on the farm if you use a tool of this brand.

If network pumps are absolutely not suitable for you, and you want to buy a battery pump for irrigation, then you have very few alternatives: either Bosch Garden Pump or GARDENA 2000/2 Li-18. They have identical features and almost the same price.

The GARDENA 5900/4 Inox pump is designed for drawing water from deep wells and wells. It can be submerged to a depth of 12 m (for this, the pump comes with a 15-meter power cable and a 20-meter fastening cable). Inside the device there is a 900 W motor and a three-stage suction system, which together provide good performance (5.9 m3 / h), high working pressure (3.5 bar) and excellent pressure (up to 35 m). Thanks to these characteristics, this pump can be used to supply water to several sprinklers or sprinklers at the same time. Therefore, GARDENA 5900/4 Inox is suitable for those who have a large area with lawns, shrubs or beds that require regular watering.

The device is enclosed in a strong and durable stainless steel case. You will be able to appreciate the advantages of a metal casing when you lower a heavy (9.4 kg) pump into the well and accidentally hit it on concrete, and the casing will remain unharmed. The water intake holes are closed with a removable filter with a mesh for fine cleaning. Therefore, neither sand nor silt deposits get inside the mechanism. Thanks to this design, the pump is reliable and durable. This device (as, indeed, other Gardena submersible pumps) is given a big guarantee - as much as 5 years (subject to registration on the manufacturer's website).

When comparing the prices of the GARDENA 5900/4 Inox pump in different online stores, please note that some of them sell the pump in the Automatic version - with an electronic water sensor. This option costs more, but it is better suited for organizing an irrigation system with automatic on and off in the country.