Q: What is a "dirty water" pump used for?
A: It is a heavy-duty submersible pump designed to rapidly drain flooded cellars, muddy garden ponds, trenches, or waterlogged building pits.
Q: Can it handle solid mud clods and stones without clogging?
A: Yes, it can process dirty water containing solid muck particles up to a diameter of 30mm.
Q: Does the hire include the drainage outlet hose?
A: Yes, we provide a long, heavy-duty lay-flat delivery hose with a quick-connect adapter.
Q: How deep can the pump be completely submerged?
A: It can be safely lowered into water up to a maximum immersion depth of roughly 7 metres.
Q: Does it turn off automatically when the water is fully drained?
A: Yes, it features an adjustable height float switch that automatically cuts power when water drops below a set level.
Q: What is the maximum water pumping speed of the SP7?
A: It is an industrial-power unit capable of shifting up to 15,000 to 24,000 litres of water per hour.
Q: Can I use this pump to drain chemical pools or hot tubs?
A: It is perfect for hot tubs and chlorinated pools, but should never be used for flammable liquids, petrol, or harsh acids.
Q: How do I lower it into a deep well or flooded cellar safely?
A: Attach a sturdy rope to the integrated top carry handle to lower it; never hang or pull the pump by its electrical power cord.
Q: What should I do if the pump is running but no water is coming out?
A: Check for an air lock in the casing—tilt the pump slightly underwater to release trapped air bubbles and clear the hose of kinks.
Q: Do I need to clean it before bringing it back to the store?
A: Yes, please run it briefly in a bucket of clean tap water to flush out any mud, sand, or debris from the internal impeller.