| There are several different kinds of irrigation | | | | you have a sprinkler system that does not have |
| pumps to choose from. Centrifugal pumps are | | | | enough pressure to move the water, a booster |
| common type, as are submersible pumps. They | | | | pump will increase the pressure so the system will |
| are called submersible because they are put | | | | work. |
| completely underwater. These are the types of | | | | Used in lakes and streams is the floating pump. A |
| pumps most commonly found in wells as they are | | | | floating pump is the same as a submersible pump |
| cylindrical in shape. Submersible pumps can be | | | | and has the same uses. The main difference is |
| used in lakes as well. There is no need to prime | | | | that a floating pump is attached to the bottom of |
| them. These pumps push water and sometimes | | | | a float. |
| require special sleeves. The sleeve acts as a | | | | Pump Performance: The flow and pressure |
| coolant by forcing incoming water to flow over | | | | created by the pump determines the pumps |
| the motor. | | | | performance. The flow and pressure will |
| Then, there are turbine and jet pumps. These | | | | determine if the pump is right for your project |
| pumps are also placed underwater; however, the | | | | needs. Just remember, increased flow means less |
| shaft and motor are above water. Turbine pumps | | | | pressure. Read the manufacturer's label. |
| are multiple stage pumps and are very efficient. | | | | Plan it out: Do not just run out and get a pump. |
| This is a suction pump. A jet pump is similar | | | | Get a general idea of how the project will be |
| except it forces water into the intake to lift | | | | placed. It would also be a good idea to draw up a |
| water back out. | | | | design of your irrigation system. This will save you |
| A booster pump is basically what it is says. It | | | | money and time. |
| boosts the pressure needed to move water. If | | | | |