A submersible utility pump is a useful and versatile tool. Many people will hire a submersible pump if they need to drain a pool or a flooded basement. People also often purchase one because they have a part of their garden that is subjected to regular floods do to uneven ground. Very simply put, a submersible pump pumps water away from the area in which it is placed. The pump itself is mechanical, but it is encased in a waterproof box and uses a hose to send water to an outfall area. Although different brands of pumps and designs exist, they all use this basic principle.

Luckily, it is usually quite straightforward to install such a pump. Before you even start to think about buying or renting a centrifugal pump, you need to prepare. Preparation is always the key to a successful job. The main bit of preparation is deciding the location of your outfall. Water has to be pumped to somewhere where it will not cause further flooding or water damage. A good location would be a sewer system or a drain pipe, or even a grassy area with a slight slope. On a grassy slope, the water would slowly be absorbed by the ground. You also need to measure the distance between where you will place your pump and the outfall area so that you know how long the hose needs to be. Then you are ready to actually order your pump. The hose then needs to be connected to the pump and the pump needs to be connected to the power source. The lowest point of the area that you want to drain is where you need to place the pump. Make sure you use a pump with a filter, which will keep the rubble out of the mechanism.

There are a number of things you need to take into consideration. The most important thing is what you will notice on Hertz Equip, being that pumps are electrical. Electrics and water do not mix well so make sure you follow all the instructions that come with the equipment. It is the protective, waterproof housing discussed earlier that keeps the electrical mechanics of the pump safe from water. Another tips is that you shouldn’t let the mechanism of the pump run dry, as this could make it burn out. Hence, keep your eye on the water level at all times and switch the pump off when it starts to get to the end. Some pumps, particularly those that are installed in gardens, often have floats that allow the pump to switch off by itself as soon as the water reaches a certain low level.