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How to Buy a Water Pump

Absolute Water Pumps is commited to helping you every step of the way through your purchase of a water pump. Follow the simple steps below to find the best pump for your application. Please email us or call us at 888-264-2189 if you need further assistance through the important process of finding the correct pump for your application. We can also discuss bulk order discounts, accessories you will need, and any other concerns you may have. We look forward to serving you.

Step 1 - Determine Pump Based On Water You Are Moving

	Assumed Solids Size	Submersible Utility Pumps	Submersible Trash Pumps	Dewatering Pumps	Semi-Trash Pumps	Trash Pumps	Diaphragm Pumps	High Pressure Pumps
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Clear Water	0"	Best	Good	Best	Good	Good	Good	Best
Slimy Water	< 1/4"	Good	Best	Good	Best	Best	Best	No
Muck Water	< 1/2"	Ok	Good	Ok	Good	Best	Best	No
Muddy Water	< 5/8"	No	OK	No	Good	Best	Best	No
Silty Water	< 3/4"	No	No	No	Good	Best	Best	No
Abrasive (Sandy)	< 1"	No	No	No	Ok	Best	Best	No
Solid Content	1"-3"	No	No	No	No	Best	Best	No
Ditch Water		Ok	Best	No	Ok	Good	Best	No
Running Dry		No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No
Septic Tank		No	Ok	No	No	Best	Best	No
Manholes		Ok	Best	Ok	Good	Best	Best	No
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Step 2 - Determine Pump Size

	Submersible Pumps	Submersible Trash Pumps	Dewatering Pumps	Semi-Trash Pumps	Trash Pumps	Diaphragm Pumps	High Pressure Pumps
Inlet Diameters	2"	2"	2"-4"	2"-4"	2"-6"	2"-3"	1" - 4"
GPM	70-90	70-90	150-400	150-400	175-500	50-90	65-210
Lift	NA	NA	26'	26'	26'	25'	26'
Head	33'-59'	36'	90'-115'	90'-115'	80'-115'	50'	180'-375'
Solids Handling	0"	1/2"-1"	0"	1/2"-1"	1"-3"	1.5"	0"
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Step 3 - Engine Driven Pump Attributes

	Submersible Pumps	Submersible Trash Pumps	Dewatering Pumps	Semi-Trash Pumps	Trash Pumps	Diaphragm Pumps	High Pressure Pumps
Price Range	$100-$4000	$300-$1000	$400-$1500	$500-$2000	$600-$10,000	$1700-$1900	$250-$4000
Warranty	90 Dys-1 Year	90 Dys-1 Year	2-5 Years	2-5 Years	2-5 Years	2-5 Years	2-5 Years
Sediment Cup	NA	NA	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Alert	NA	NA	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Spark Arrestor	NA	NA	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Special Air Cleaner	NA	NA	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Handles Air	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	No
Clean Out	No	Yes	NA	NA	Yes	NA	NA
Housing	Aluminum	Cast Iron	Aluminum	Aluminum	Cast Iron	Aluminum	Aluminum
Port Material	NA	NA	Cast Iron	Cast Iron	Cast Iron	Cast Iron	Cast Iron
Port Rotation	NA	NA	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Impeller	NA	NA	Enlargeable Thumbnail, Figure 7	Enlargeable Thumbnail, Figure 8	Enlargeable Thumbnail, Figure 9	NA	Enlargeable Thumbnail, Figure 10 & 11
Impeller Mtrl.	Polymer	Cast Iron	Cast Iron	Cast Iron	Cast Iron	NA	Cast Iron
Volute Material	NA	NA	Cast Iron	Cast Iron	Cast Iron	NA	Cast Iron
Shim Impeller	NA	NA	Yes	Yes	Yes	NA	Yes
Mechancial Seal	Oil Filled	Var.	Silicon Carbide	Silicon Carbide	Silicon Carbide	Silicon Carbide	Carbon Ceramic
Check Valve	NA	NA	NA	NA	Buna-N	NA	NA
Shaft Sleeve	Yes, Dual	Yes, Dual	NA	NA	Stainless Steel	NA	NA
Wear Plate	NA	NA	NA	NA	Stainless Steel	NA	NA
Replaceble Wear Plate	NA	NA	NA	NA	Yes	NA	NA
Anti-Vibration Mounts	NA	NA	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
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