Supplies for Irrigation Pumps

Determine your irrigation needs and choose the right components and supplies for irrigation pumps

By Ydalia Tolentino
For an efficient irrigation system, it is important to select the correct equipment and supplies for irrigation pumps. A main component in an irrigation system is the actual pump. Water irrigation pumps commonly utilized in a system include centrifugal, submersible, turbine, displacement and jet pumps. Some of these pumps can be either diesel or electric irrigation pumps.

Irrigation pump suppliers can offer different kind of accessories, irrigation equipment and supplies. Some accessories and piping systems supplies that may be necessary for a system are suction lines, hoses, strainers, foot valves, pipe fittings and couplers. Whether you are looking for water sprinkler pumps, industrial irrigation pumps or agricultural water pumps, it is essential to make a proper selection of equipment and supplies.

Before buying components and supplies for irrigation pumps, some option you should review are:

1. Look at the application requirements to determine the type of irrigation pump you require for an irrigation system.

2. Choose irrigation pump suppliers that have good range of accessories and supplies.

3. Find replacement components for irrigation water pumps.

 

Select the correct water pump for irrigation applications

For industrial and agricultural application, there are many types of irrigation pumps (submersible, displacement, centrifugal, turbine, etc.). In general, most water pumps for irrigation are centrifugal pumps. Centrifugal pumps are suitable to pump water from sources such as streams, wells or as booster pumps. Turbine pumps are a type of centrifugal pump that are typically for use on farms. Displacement pumps are well suited for agricultural applications. The choice of either a fuel or an electric powered pump is also important.
Try: Rain Bird is a manufacturer of irrigation products that include different types of irrigation pumps, pump stations and supplies. At PumpBiz.com, there are Monarch centrifugal pumps available as gas engine driven, electric and diesel powered units for applications such as agriculture, irrigation and industrial.

Get accessories and supplies for an irrigation pump

Irrigation pumps may require accessories or supplies to function properly. There are accessories for the pump, piping system and other irrigation equipment. When you may need, different types of valves, gauges, couplers/suction elbows, pipe fittings or strainers for an irrigation pump and system, you should look for vendors that can meet all your business needs. Suppliers that carry an extensive assortment of pump accessories or supplies can safe you time and money.
Try: ATS Irrigation has pump products as sprinkler pumps and different accessories for pump hoses and piping systems. Pump accessories include strainers, foot valve, adapters and couplers. For a good selection of more pump accessories, go to Morrill-Industries.

Buy components for irrigation water pumps

Keeping pump replacement components on hand is a good idea. It can minimize any downtime in a system's operation. Many pump suppliers carry parts like impellers, shaft sleeves, wear rings, bearing assemblies, lubricants and mechanical seal kits.
Try: At Pump Components, you can search for pump parts by item description, model, manufacturer and OEM number. Some parts available are different types of impellers, bearing assemblies, wear rings and seals. Dean Bennett Supply offers sprinkler pump parts like diffusers and mounting rings.

 

  • For irrigation water pumps, there are many commonly used terms like total dynamic head and total static head. The total static head is the measure of the distance a pump can raise the water from one point to another.