Pump Grey water

How do you pump grey water? What is pumping grey water? We answer all of your questions here when it comes to pumps for grey water and how to pump grey water from your home properly, safely and securely.
When you consider that a typical bath holds around 200 litres of water, imagine if you reuse this water and use a pump for this “grey water” on your garden or pump it directly to your irrigation system.

Using a pump for grey water is essentially one of the quintessential tools for effective grey water recycling. Correct grey water pump selection is a matter of matching your flow and pressure requirements to the appropriate pump for the size of your home. A specialist may be required to install your pump for grey water (or gray water) and may take into the account a number of factors to select the most appropriate pump for the job. Things to consider when choosing the best pump for grey water is the suction head, delivery head, friction losses and demand pressure at the point of use. Also when looking a pump for grey water you should also look at the duty point of the most appropriate pump for your needs.

A simple thing to consider when selection the correct grey water pump for your typical household applications is where you are going to recycle water from and the price range of the pumps for grey water that is going to suit your economical budget.
Some of the things you need to review in your home when looking to purchase a pump for gray water. Here is an example - A single garden tap may require a small 300w motor and that would be enough for a grey water pump for a garden tap only. You could be looking at around $100 difference in price on the pump for grey water just between the best quality pump and the lower more cost effective pump. If you intend to use the pump for larger irrigation uses then seek advise from a qualified pump specialist before choosing your pump. 

If you are connecting your grey water  to your irrigation system  then it is recommended that you install a grey water filter to remove lint and particles so not to clog your pump and irrigation system. . So all the pumps available for your grey water needs are wide and varied and should be chosen based on professional opinion and you should stick to certain guidelines when considering the best grey water pump you your needs.

Most of the grey water pumps recommended for use are constant pressure pumps that are fitted with an electronic controller that ensure that the pump runs constantly while there is a demand for water. The pump wills start when the pressure drops in the delivery line (that is when the tap/s are turned on). The grey water pump will stop when the flow through controller ceases and the tap is turned off or empty.
Constant water pressure pumps have the advantage if supply water demand is low. This is good for small household use or irrigation use. Call us for all your grey water pump needs.