Sump Pumps: Submersibles or Verticals?
Nagle Submersibles: Models SMR & SML
Pro
- Immune to occasional high water levels that would flood bearings on vertical pump.
- Eliminates the need for mounting plate.
- Will pull from the bottom, with/without agitator
- Can be moved to various positions.
Pro/Con
- Pump can be backed up/replaced by light duty submersible
Con
- If corrosive fluid, an alloy or epoxy coated motor adds to cost.
- Seal has potential for failure.
Where to Use
- Deep sumps
- Tight quarters
- Temporary installations
- Non-essential services
Nagle Vertical Cantilevers: Models TWO & CWO
Pro
- No seal that may wear, or be affected by tramp material.
- Can run dry without worry of seal failure or motor temperature overload.
- Available with V-belt drive that gives flexibility for changing TDH.
- With V-belt, speed can be increased if additional flow needed.
- With V-belt, commonality of pumps can be provided.
- Pump speed can be decreased to reduce erosion.
- Motor does not have to be designed for highly corrosive fluids.
- Low speed operation required by Flow/TDH or wear considerations can be accomplished without use of expensive motor.
Where to Use
- Severe duty
- High reliability needed
- Caking slurries
- High temperatures
- Shallow sumps or pits
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