| al pump should not be used while fully submerged | | | | chemicals and lead to get into the water stream. |
| in deep water. For underwater applications, a | | | | Proper attention must be given to the |
| submersible pump should be used. Mechanical seals | | | | horsepower of a pump, as this element factors |
| prevent water from entering the motor. These | | | | into the volume and speed of the water flow. |
| seals allow the device to operate beyond typical | | | | Submersible pumps are known for their reliability, |
| above-ground applications. | | | | often lasting for 20 to 25 years without requiring |
| Submersible (or "submergible") pumps can be used | | | | maintenance. They are better applied in a deep |
| in a variety of applications. The most common | | | | well; when placed in a shallow well, silt and sand |
| use is to pump well water. For people living in rural | | | | can shorten the life of the pump. Protective |
| areas that are unable to access city water, water | | | | devices can also be purchased to help extend the |
| wells are a good alternate source of clean water. | | | | life of motors and pumping systems. |
| A submersible well pump can be placed down into | | | | A good non-clog, corrosion-resistant submersible |
| the well, pushing the water upward. | | | | pump can also be used to pump wastewater and |
| It is recommended that a stainless steel or | | | | sewage. Typical wastewater pump applications |
| thermoplastic pump is chosen to resist corrosion. | | | | are: sewage systems, pollution control, industrial |
| It is important to pick a corrosion resistant pump | | | | dewatering, and municipal systems. |
| because if a pump corrodes, it can cause | | | | |