Pump Selection – Distributing Rainwater Around Your Home
For a typical household, there are two main types of rainwater pump systems you can choose between. Other pressure vessel systems are available, but these are usually only used on extremely large houses or for commercial applications. There are many factors that will influence the most appropriate type and size of pump for delivering water around your home. To determine which type of pump is best suited for your home and purposes, we recommend speaking to a professional pump dealer. However, below you’ll find an introduction to the two main pump options for distributing rainwater. Pressure vessel pumps Pressure vessel pumps create variable pressure systems. They usually work on 20-40psi/140-280kpa or 30-50psi/210-345kpa. In systems with pressure vessel pumps, when a tap is turned on, water is drawn. Once the water…