Drum Pumps

Drum pumps serve specialized roles in water treatment facilities for transferring chemicals and additives from storage containers, providing safe and controlled dispensing of treatment chemicals like chlorine solutions, pH adjusters, and specialty treatment compounds. Their portability and ability to handle various drum sizes make them indispensable for smaller treatment plants and emergency chemical transfer operations.

What is a drum pump?

Drum pumps are specialized devices that transfer water and chemicals directly from drums and barrels in water and wastewater applications. Featuring a long, narrow design that inserts into container openings, these pumps position the motor above while the impeller draws fluid upward from the bottom. In treatment facilities, they transfer essential chemicals like coagulants, disinfectants, and pH adjusters from storage containers into treatment processes. Their portability, corrosion-resistant construction, and ability to handle both clean water and wastewater with suspended solids make them ideal for applications from small treatment systems to large municipal facilities, with many models offering variable flow rates and self-priming capabilities for reliable operation.