All About Pumps

A pump is simply a machine or device for raising, compressing, or transferring fluids.

There are over 70 different kinds of pumps, only a few are actually used in plumbing systems.

The links below contain detailed information the most commonly used pumps in plumbing systems ... how they work, and how they are used.

• Pressure vs. Head
  
  
• Centrifugal Pumps
  
• Recirculation Pumps
  
• Sewage Ejector Pumps
  
• Sump Pumps
  
• Well Pumps
  

See Also:

All About Water

Other Articles/Websites:
All About Pumps - Internet Glossary
Not just a glossary, this site has animated illustrations showing how the different types of pumps actually work.

WellOwner. Org
Everything you need to know about drilling, owning, maintaining a water well. sponsored by National Ground Water Association

National Ground Water Association

Amitrol - Well Pump Sizing

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