Trash Pump FAQ
What is a Trash Pump?
A trash pump (sometimes interchangeably referred to as a self priming centrifugal pump) is used to pump high volumes of dirty water with solids and wastewater pumping. Trash pumps can be used to pump municipal or industrial wastewater. Trash pumps are used by wastewater treatment plants, public works agencies, Military, emergency management agencies, factories, industrial wastewater treatment requirements and anywhere wastewater with solids need to be pumped.
Why is it called a trash pump?
The name trash pump (self primer) refers to the pump's ability to pass large copious amounts of solids.
What is the difference between a trash pump and water pump?
Trash pumps have a two vane impeller to handle solids, whereas water pumps use multi-vane
Will a trash pump pump mud?
Trash pumps are designed to pump dirty water with a solids content less than 5%. Diaphragm pumps are better for pumping mud.
Can Trash Pumps Run Dry?
Wet Prime trash pumps need water in the pump casing whereas dry prime trash pumps can run completely dry without damage.