Utility Hand Pumps

Utility hand pumps serve critical roles in the water and wastewater industry for emergency dewatering, system sampling, and chemical transfer operations where electric pumps are impractical or unavailable. These portable, self-priming pumps are essential for field technicians conducting water quality testing, transferring treatment chemicals between tanks, and providing backup pumping capability during power outages or equipment failures at treatment facilities. Their chemical-resistant construction and ability to handle various fluids make them indispensable tools for maintaining water distribution systems, conducting hydrostatic pressure tests on pipelines, and performing routine maintenance tasks in both municipal water plants and wastewater treatment facilities.

What's the difference between a transfer pump and a utility pump?

Transfer pumps belong to the broader category of utility pumps, which are portable pumping devices designed for versatile use across different applications. Utility pumps come in two main configurations: submersible models that operate while fully immersed in liquid, and non-submersible versions that remain above the water level during operation. The term "transfer pump" specifically refers to these non-submersible utility pumps, highlighting their primary function of moving liquids from one location to another.