9 best drainage pumps

In country houses, where there are no such benefits of civilization as water supply and central sewerage, one cannot do without a pump in everyday life. With their help, it is possible to extract water from wells and boreholes, to drain the flooded basement, to organize watering of plants in the garden or garden. Even clean some septic tanks under the force of drainage pumps. The domestic market has a wide range of water pumps, which differ in price, performance and design. Make the right choice will help some expert advice.

How to choose a drainage pump

1. Power. One of the most important indicators of any pump is the power of the electric motor. It directly affects the performance of the unit. For domestic needs, power output rarely exceeds 1 kW.
2. Type of. Drainage pumps are submersible and surface. If the first type is more profitable when lifting water from a well or a well, it is more convenient to monitor and maintain the units standing in a protected dry room.
3. Bandwidth. The choice of pump is influenced by such an indicator as throughput. Household models are capable of pumping up to 15 cubic meters of water per hour, although it is possible to water the beds with a capacity of 0.4-0.6 cubic meters. m
4. Maximum head. When the main task of the pump will be the rise of water from a well or a well, you should pay attention to such a characteristic as maximum pressure. The deeper the water source, the greater the pressure should be at the pump (8-50 m).
5. The size of the skipped particles. Often, users have to pump dirty water. In this case, it is enough to look at the size of the particles to be passed in order to determine the purpose of the pump. If the size of filtered particles reaches 30-35 mm, then dirty water will not disable the pump.
6. Protection. Many manufacturers equip their products with a number of protective options. The homeowner does not have to monitor the water level in the well or the pool, if there is a float switch. To prevent the failure of the electric motor during long-term startup helps protection against overheating. Some pumps fail in the absence of water. This problem is solved by protection against dry running.
7. The quality of materials. An important factor in the reliability and durability of the pump is the quality of the materials used. To increase the strength of plastic, it is reinforced with fiberglass, but stainless steel remains the most durable and wear-resistant material. Only the use of this steel adversely affects the price of the pump.
8. With the choice of manufacturer, each buyer must decide for himself. Someone trusts only well-known foreign brands. But there are good models from Russian manufacturers.

Our review includes 9 of the best drainage pumps. The selection of applicants took into account expert opinion and user feedback.

Top drainage pump rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Top Submersible Drainage Pumps	1	Grundfos Unilift KP 250-AV1	16 600 ₽
	2	Pedrollo TOP 3	9 304 ₽
	3	AL-KO Dive 6300/4	7 990 ₽
	4	Pedrollo TOP 2	7 260 ₽
	5	VORTEX DN-900	3 240 ₽
	6	Quattro Elementi Drenaggio 550 F	2 920 ₽
Top Surface Drainage Pumps	1	GARDENA 60006E LCD inox Premium	25 100 ₽
	2	AL-KO Jet 3000 Classic	3 687 ₽
	3	STAVR NP-800	2 989 ₽

Top Submersible Drainage Pumps

Submersible pumps are most often used to extract water from wells and boreholes. Since they are fully or partially immersed in water, the tightness of the case comes to the first place. Such models are afraid of lack of water, but in many devices manufacturers install protection against dry running. Experts praised the ability of several drainage pumps.

Grundfos Unilift KP 250-AV1

Rating: 4.9

A single stage submersible pump type Grundfos Unilift KP 250-AV1 can cope with a variety of problems. He is able to pump both clean water from a well and polluted liquid from ponds or flooded basements. Experts note the thoughtfulness of the design, in the process of pumping the motor is cooled. Even with incomplete immersion, it is allowed to pump liquids. Thanks to a vertical float with a switch, it is possible to automate the operation of the pump. All parts of the drainage pump that come into contact with water are made of stainless steel, which makes the model durable. The device becomes the winner of our rating.

Users note the ease of maintenance, the 10 m cable can be easily replaced with a plug connector.

Pedrollo TOP 3

Rating: 4.8

The single-channel drainage pump Pedrollo TOP 3 is designed for pumping relatively clean water (10 mm filter particles). It is easy to operate, due to which it can be used to raise water from wells or for the continuous operation of fountains. The immersion depth of the pump is limited to 5 m, and the power of the electric motor (550 W) is enough to form a head of 10.5 m. The instrument case is made of reinforced technopolymer, the same material used to make the suction grille and impeller. In this regard, the pump loses the winner of the rating, ranking second.

Users note the presence of a float switch in the kit, the duration of continuous operation. Of the minuses there is a short non-separable wire (5 m).

AL-KO Dive 6300/4

Rating: 4.7

The submersible pump AL-KO Dive 6300/4 is distinguished by its high performance. It has the most powerful electric motor (1000 W) and a large head (40 m). The pump is used both for lifting water from wells, and in integrated irrigation systems. Experts consider the device one of the best pumps for summer residents, it successfully combines the advantages of submersible and garden models. The drainage pump is equipped with an electrical cable with a length of 10 m, the weight of the product is 10 kg. For reliability and durability of work is responsible 4-level sealing system. To protect the insides of the pump at the entrance installed a stainless steel strainer.

Drainage pump falls into the top three rankings for versatility. Among the shortcomings, users note a flimsy check valve.

Pedrollo TOP 2

Rating: 4.7

An excellent multifunctional pump is the Pedrollo TOP 2 model. It can be used for pumping liquid from the septic tank drainage tank, irrigating home gardens, removing melt water from basements, etc. Solid particles with a size of no more than 10 mm can pass through the pump. Experts note low power consumption (370 W), and good throughput (13.2 cubic meters / h). The model is lightweight (5 kg), the maximum immersion depth is limited to 5 m.

Most users use a pump in a sewer station.In some owners, it regularly serves more than 4 years, others complain of low reliability. Often fails float sensor. Therefore, the pump is located below the prize rankings.

VORTEX DN-900

Rating: 4.6

The Russian-Chinese submersible pump Vortex DN-900 can work with dirty water (the size of particles being filtered is 35 mm). Therefore, it is used for pumping out melt water from basements, for pumping liquids from septic tanks, etc. The model stands out from competitors with high power (900 W) and record capacity (15.5 cubic meters / h). For durable work, the manufacturer has equipped the pump not only with protection against dry running, but also against overheating. A float mechanism is installed inside the body, which makes the design compact.

A set of good technical characteristics did not allow the pump to occupy a place in the top three rankings. Users are dissatisfied with a short service life, problems with repairs, leaking housing.

Quattro Elementi Drenaggio 550 F

Rating: 4.5

At the most affordable price, a submersible pump Quattro Elementi Drenaggio 550 F is offered to domestic consumers. The Italian manufacturer managed to achieve price attractiveness by moving the assembly to China. The device looks quite balanced, with an electric motor of 550 W and a capacity of 10 cubic meters. m / h can be pumped dirty water with a particle size of up to 35 mm. The pump is equipped with a handle for easy transfer, the float-switch is designed to control the water level. The device looks compact, its weight is only 5.2 kg. The drainage pump closes the best six of our rating.

Users use the model in fairly tough conditions, where weaknesses appear. This is a plastic case, a short wire (5 m), as well as a Chinese assembly.

Top Surface Drainage Pumps

When you need to pump water from the reservoir into the tank, it is better to pay attention to the surface pumps. They are good in cases where access to a water source is difficult. Only the hose is immersed in water, and the pump itself is located in a place convenient for the owner. Here are the best surface drainage models.

GARDENA 60006E LCD inox Premium

Rating: 4.9

In many respects, the GARDENA 60006E LCD inox Premium surface pump is a role model. The model has a high capacity (1.3 kW), large capacity (6 cubic m / h), a record head (60 m). It can be used to organize the water supply of a private house or for watering the backyard plot. The device is easy to use, you can monitor its operation using the LCD display. In the event of the slightest malfunction, information in Russian about malfunctions and how to eliminate them is displayed on the monitor. Even the high price did not prevent the modern unit from taking the first place in the rating.

Users admire the capabilities of the pump, its performance and reliability. Only it should work with clean water.

AL-KO Jet 3000 Classic

Rating: 4.8

The optimal combination of price and performance is noted by experts in the surface pump AL-KO Jet 3000 Classic. With a small power consumption (650 W), the pump shows good throughput (3.1 cubic meters / h) and head (35 m). The device has a stylish look, compact size and light weight (6.4 kg). The device is designed for pumping clean water, and therefore suitable for water supply or irrigation systems. The body is made of glass fiber reinforced plastic. For increase in service life of the electric motor protection against an overheat is provided.

In general, users are satisfied with the work of the drainage pump. But to raise water from a well 5 m deep becomes a problem for it. Therefore, only the second place ranking.

STAVR NP-800

Rating: 4.7

The best price for the surface drainage pump is offered by the domestic brand STAVR. Model NP-800 is equipped with a powerful electric motor (800 W), with which it is possible to ensure good throughput (3 cubic meters / h) and an impressive maximum head (38 m). At the same time, the device looks compact and light (6.6 kg). The manufacturer has provided protection for the motor against overheating, and thanks to the ergonomic handle it is convenient to carry the pump. The case of the budget pump is made of plastic, which is not surprising. Domestic development failed to beat competitors due to problems with build quality.

Users are satisfied with quiet operation, power, lack of vibration. But overheating protection does not always work in a timely manner, which leads to leakage of grease from the bearings.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.