What is a Water Pump? Working Method
The mechanical water pump, which has been used for many years, especially in gardens, still competes with electrically operated pumps. Details on what a suction pump is.
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While the pump machine is demanded especially in narrow wells and places with little water demand, it also leaves some question marks in mind. Today in our article, we will give a wide information about the suction pump, while we will also talk about its features and pump prices. If you have a question in mind, you can send us a comment.
Water Pump History
Once the most common around the world were water pumps that used human power to move a liquid from one place to another. The pump was made of wood for the first time in history by the Romans. With the technology of that day, it was used to extract water from 10 meters underground by hand power.
Over time, these systems were developed in Europe and evolved into a form similar to today’s water pumps.
The discharge pipe is in place; the block is standing on an assembly. The pipe and block are held together by a connecting plate (now broken). This ensures a tight seal.
The block is about 820 mm high, 390-400 mm wide and 290-320 mm deep. (click here for link)
Water pumps are more prone to contamination because they draw water directly from the ground. If these waters are not filtered, they can cause epidemics. It is even thought that the reason why the 1854 Cholera epidemic spread so rapidly was due to the water drawn from the pumps.
Today, the water pump is still popular in poor countries and rural areas because it offers economic solutions.
How does a water pump work?
To put it simply, water pumps are “mechanical devices that extract liquid with pressure”.
They generate high pressure with the help of a piston. These pistons are often used to compress liquids. The high pressure affects the flow rate and pulls the liquid. This means that
When you lift the piston of a water pump upwards, the water is sucked upwards with the help of the water pipe. In the next lifting movement, it is discharged from the mouth of the pump. This is why it is known as a suction pump.
Tulumbas too;
- It has a cylinder, piston, valve and spout.
- The arm of the pump creates pressure to pump the liquid,
- The structure of the pump allows water to be absorbed and transferred in the same direction.
To look at it in a little more detail;
- Valve A closes when the hand pump lever is moved,
- With the pressure created, the liquid moves towards the cylinder at point B,
- When the arm goes down, valve B closes and new pressure is created
- Valve B is forced and
- At point C, the liquid is drained out.
What are the Features of Water Turbines?
- They can suck water up to 12 meters deep.
- They work manually with human power.
- They can be used for the suction of water and not very dense liquids.
Where are Water Turbines Used?
The pump water engine usually;
- In water wells up to 12 meters deep,
- Where there is no electricity,
- It is used in hobby gardens or individual residences.
Is the drawing of water with a well pump realized by the effect of pressure? Yes.
The extraction of water with a well pump does not take place under pressure, but on the principle of suction pressure. When you pull up on the piston of the pump, it creates a lower pressure inside the water pipe than outside to fill the space underneath it.
This draws water from the water pipe under suction pressure and fills the pump. A well pump is a device that helps to draw water from underground wells or artesian wells. The gravity of the pump depends on the height of the water and the depth of the well.
How Many Meters Does a Water Pump Draw Water?
How many meters does the water pump draw water from, how many meters does the well pump draw water from? The suction capacity of water pumps can be up to 12 meters. However, the suction capacity of discharge pumps may vary depending on the model and manufacturer of the pump.
For this reason, I recommend that you consult with pump manufacturers or dealers to determine which types of water pumps are suitable for your needs.
Water Pump Prices
In the first quarter of 2025, when we look at the prices of water pumps, we see that there are affordable prices. The garden pumps currently used in the domestic market are made of cast material and aluminum material. In general, there are two main factors that determine the price.
Cast iron pumps last longer than aluminum pumps, which is why they are slightly more expensive.
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