Knowledge base

Practical articles about submersible pumps: how to choose the right pump, solve common problems and get installations right – written from our own experience as pump specialists.

Choosing a pump
Welke dompelpomp heb ik nodig? Complete keuzehulp – illustratieve productfoto

Which submersible pump do I need? Complete buyi...

Determine medium (clean or dirty water), head, and flow rate. For clean water, choose a HOMA C-series, for dirty water the TP-series, for example.

Which submersible pump do I need? Complete buyi...

Determine medium (clean or dirty water), head, and flow rate. For clean water, choose a HOMA C-series, for dirty water the TP-series, for example.

Flooding
Illustratie van een RP SOS PUMP met kniestuk en slang op een nat plat dak

Pumping a flat roof dry: the ideal combination ...

For roofers, the ideal SOS PUMP combo for emptying a flat roof is: the orange, flat-suctioning powerhouse SOS PUMP, a knee coupling to prevent kinks in the hose, and a...

Pumping a flat roof dry: the ideal combination ...

For roofers, the ideal SOS PUMP combo for emptying a flat roof is: the orange, flat-suctioning powerhouse SOS PUMP, a knee coupling to prevent kinks in the hose, and a...

Special applications
Illustratie van waterafvoer uit een boot op zoetwater

Bilge pump for your boat: how to choose the rig...

For fresh water on board with 230V, the Pentair Simer 6S is the ideal bilge pump: a flat suction pump with a built-in level switch that pumps down to 2...

Bilge pump for your boat: how to choose the rig...

For fresh water on board with 230V, the Pentair Simer 6S is the ideal bilge pump: a flat suction pump with a built-in level switch that pumps down to 2...

Choosing a pump
Schematisch voorbeeld van een vloeiende leidingcurve en pompcurve met het werkpunt op het snijpunt

Reading a pump curve: how to choose a pump at t...

The pump curve shows how much water a pump delivers at which head. Here is how to read it like an installer and choose a pump at the right duty...

Reading a pump curve: how to choose a pump at t...

The pump curve shows how much water a pump delivers at which head. Here is how to read it like an installer and choose a pump at the right duty...

Maintenance & faults
Illustratie van een dompelpomp met losgekoppelde stekker en reinigingsborstel

Common Water Pump Problems and How to Fix Them ...

From no pressure to a pump that won't start: the most common water pump problems and how to fix them yourself, step by step.

Common Water Pump Problems and How to Fix Them ...

From no pressure to a pump that won't start: the most common water pump problems and how to fix them yourself, step by step.

Product news
Simer 6 pomp gedragen aan de handgreep

The new SIMER 6 (S)

Meet the new Pentair Simer 6 and 6S: more powerful, smarter and flat suction down to just 2 mm of residual water. Find out what has improved compared with the...

The new SIMER 6 (S)

Meet the new Pentair Simer 6 and 6S: more powerful, smarter and flat suction down to just 2 mm of residual water. Find out what has improved compared with the...

Choosing a pump
Illustratie van een kabelvlotter die vrij drijft in een pompput

Everything You Need to Know About Mechanical Fl...

How does a mechanical float switch work and how do you adjust it correctly? All about automatic on/off switching for your submersible pump.

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Everything You Need to Know About Mechanical Fl...

How does a mechanical float switch work and how do you adjust it correctly? All about automatic on/off switching for your submersible pump.

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Maintenance & faults
Illustratie van beschadigde kabelmantel met zichtbare geïsoleerde aders en losgekoppelde stekker

The power cable: the number one cause of pump f...

A damaged power cable is the number one cause of pump failures, often because the pump is pulled up by its cable. That is why we only supply submersible pumps...

The power cable: the number one cause of pump f...

A damaged power cable is the number one cause of pump failures, often because the pump is pulled up by its cable. That is why we only supply submersible pumps...

Choosing a pump
Illustratie van een online pompaankoop met pomp, verpakking en laptop

Shopping safely online for submersible pumps

Since 22-07-2020, Dompelpomp.shop has been a member of WebwinkelKeur and complies with Dutch and European distance selling rules. That way you buy your submersible pump with extra peace of mind...

Shopping safely online for submersible pumps

Since 22-07-2020, Dompelpomp.shop has been a member of WebwinkelKeur and complies with Dutch and European distance selling rules. That way you buy your submersible pump with extra peace of mind...

Garden, well & rainwater
Illustratie van een bronpomp met kabel en koppeling voor tuinberegening

Choosing a borehole pump: how to determine the ...

This is how you determine your source pump's operating point: matching head, flow rate, and well yield to prevent your well from running dry.

Choosing a borehole pump: how to determine the ...

This is how you determine your source pump's operating point: matching head, flow rate, and well yield to prevent your well from running dry.

Installation & connection
Pentair Jung Pumpen U-serie op een rustige achtergrond

Less sediment in your pump pit: the flushing fe...

The Pentair Jung Pumpen U3K, U5K and U6K have a hidden flushing feature. With 3 holes of 5 mm, your pump pit stays clean and odour-free. Step by step, with...

Less sediment in your pump pit: the flushing fe...

The Pentair Jung Pumpen U3K, U5K and U6K have a hidden flushing feature. With 3 holes of 5 mm, your pump pit stays clean and odour-free. Step by step, with...

Maintenance & faults
Illustratieve afbeelding van een Pentair Jung Pumpen dompelpomp bij uitleg over storingen

Help! My Pentair submersible pump is not pumping?

Has your Pentair submersible pump stopped pumping? Go through these common causes and solutions first, before you consider replacing it.

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Help! My Pentair submersible pump is not pumping?

Has your Pentair submersible pump stopped pumping? Go through these common causes and solutions first, before you consider replacing it.

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