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Transfer pumps are used to move fluids from one location to another.

These lightweight, portable units are suitable for a wide range of applications including pool cover drainage, livestock watering and wet-vac projects.

They are also an effective means of boosting water pressure and draining hot water tanks.

Choosing the Right Transfer Pump

Transfer pumps can be applied to a variety of liquids. Thin liquids such as water can be moved with basic pumps while thick liquids such as oil require specialized pumps.

Two important things to consider when choosing a transfer pump are:

a) the type of job you will use the transfer pump for

b) the size of the pump will you need

A transfer pump obtained to drain a waterbed may not be suitable for draining a hot water tank or flooded basement. Check a pump’s specifications and match them against the power, liquid volume and temperature demands of the task you to apply it to.

A transfer pump is activated by priming the outlet and inlet pump, connecting the water suction attachment, and connecting the pump to a power source, making sure the pump is located in a dry area. Most transfer pumps are non-submersible and should not be used in running showers, saunas, or other wet locations.

For optimum efficiency, a transfer pump should be placed as close to liquid and power sources as possible. So, along with ambient moisture, cord length is an important consideration when choosing a transfer pump.

Transfer pump’s are available in a range of styles and power options, with variations in basic features including priming options, maximum temperature settings and fitting settings.  Pump Products carries a selection of transfer pumpsto suit every application.

TIPS

• Use reinforced plastic tubing or metal pipe for the suction side of the pump to prevent collapse of the suction piping.
• Do not coil or kink connection hoses.
• Discharge piping should never be larger than suction piping.
• Be sure all connections are air tight.
• Unplug the pump before all the water is completely gone. Do not run the pump dry. Impeller and mechanical seal damage will result.
• Clean and flush your pump after each use. Chemical residue can corrode the inside of your pump.
• For detailed specs, manuals and reviews of the transfer pumps we stock and ship nationally, visit our product pages at www.pumpproducts.com or call us for details: 1-800-429-0800.