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Difference between a wet-pit sump pump and a submersible sump pump

Difference between a wet-pit sump pump and a submersible sump pump

Difference between a wet-pit sump pump and a submersible sump pump

(OP)
Hello,

can  anyone  explain me the difference  between a wet-pit sump pump and a submersible sump pump.  I  have seen this difference  established  in an UFGS  specs document but  dont understand their  difference.

Thank you!

RE: Difference between a wet-pit sump pump and a submersible sump pump

(OP)
I see,
so basically  in the submersible the motor/pump are together in a housing and the whole  thing goes inside the sump whereas  in the wet-pit type motor and pump  are separated. I would  assume wet-pit tend to be used for higher capacities.

Thank you!

RE: Difference between a wet-pit sump pump and a submersible sump pump

The 2 links given to you only really represents the concept.
Wet pit pumps can be upto many hundreds of Kw's and submersible pumps are usually from very small upto maybe a maximum of 200Kw.

Look at the following links for the larger units
http://www.gouldspumps.com/pump_WET_PIT.html
http://www.flygt.com/

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