Water Pumps

There are various kinds of water pumps, including low and high-lift pumps, solar-powered pumps, well pumps, and more. 

Submersible pumps are a type of positive displacement pump often used for moving water over great distances or uphill, thanks to a high-pressure output. The motor and impeller sit outside the body of water being pumped, with the actual pump unit submerged under the surface. Water enters through a strainer and as it passes over the impeller, it is drawn into the pump and pressurised before exiting through an outlet.

Common uses for submersible pumps include moving irrigation runoff through a pipe to drainage or an adjacent property, in sewage treatment plants and rainwater harvesting systems.

When you need to move a high volume of water between two different locations at low pressure, a water transfer pump can be just what you need. A typical application for a water transfer pump is for filling an above-ground pool, or for aquariums and fish ponds, where an additional pump can provide aeration to make your fish happy and healthy.

If you’re in chemical production or waste management, you need a pump that is resistant to corrosion and chemicals. Chemical pumps are made to not react with chemicals that are being transferred, avoiding damage or erosion, while trash pumps are designed for transferring solids through a pipe without clogging the system – ideal when you need to move larger pieces of debris. These pumps are commonly used in stormwater management and recycling. Trash pumps are an efficient way of moving large volumes of water with low levels of solids – perfect for draining water away from work sites quickly and easily.

Tired of filling tanks by hand? You need an automatic pressure pump. These pumps sit on top of the tank and use a switch to control when water is dispensed, so your garden never goes thirsty again. Ideal for small jobs like watering the vegetable patch or landscaping, they’re also useful in larger applications such as drip-line irrigation systems.

Bluewater Tanks also offers a range of high-pressure firefighting pumps, built and tested to stringent Australian standards. These pumps can be used in emergencies for fire defence, and also for a range of situations where high water flow is beneficial, such as construction site dust suppression and deep cleaning machinery.