Are you looking for a submersible water pump for hydroponics? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Here at Hydrobuilder, you’ll find the best submersible pump selection online!
These pumps are essential in a hydroponic system, as they allow plants to receive an adequate supply of nutrients and water. They can also help if need to removes water from your reservoir. Whatever you plan on using them for, one thing is certain: you need a submersible pump you can rely on.
We have the best brands and products in the industry. Whether you’re looking for a submersible pump by Active Aqua, EcoPlus, Danner, or Leader - we’ve got you covered! You’ll also get your product at the lowest price online, with industry-leading service to back it all up.
What is a submersible water pump used for?
A submersible hydroponic water pump sits directly inside the reservoir and uses fittings and hoses to move water. The submersible hydro pump helps evenly mix hydroponic nutrients before moving them into the grow tray or flood table at timed intervals.
Submersible hydroponic pumps are generally used by hobby growers with smaller indoor hydro gardens since these do not have a ton of power. If you are growing in a large commercial grow room or greenhouse, an inline water pump is probably your best option, since they generally have more power. An inline water pump sits outside of the tank and is air-cooled.
What size submersible water pump do I need?
When choosing a submersible water pump for your hydroponic system, we encourage you to find a pump capable of pumping twice as much water as you plan on needing to prevent shortages from occurring. Many pumps now have a flow restricting feature, so if you find your pump is too powerful you can simply lower the flow.
To properly size your submersible hydroponic pump, first consider how many gallons you plan on using per hour. If you have a 50-gallon reservoir, and you want to run an ebb and flow cycle every two hours, you will probably be best off with a 500 GPH pump. But first, you need to calculate head height.
Head height is the distance between your water level and the highest level you need to pump the water (where your grow tray is). Gallons per hour will be reduced the farther this distance is, and most pumps come with information (this can also be found on the product listing usually) displaying how efficient a pump is at given head heights.
What Are The Top Submersible Pump Brands?
Once you know which size submersible pump you need, you can start weighing the pros and cons different individual pumps have. If you’re new to this industry, you might be a bit overwhelmed. Which one should you go with?
Well, start by shopping for the top brands. In our opinion, the best brands that offer submersible water pumps are:
- Leader Pumps
- Activa Aqua
- Eco Plus
- Danner
- Ez-Clone
Of course, you’ll see a few other brands here at Hydrobuilder along with these top contenders. There are a lot of great options to choose from, but you can’t go wrong with one of these 5 manufacturers.
When in doubt, always check the specs and make sure the sizes match up with what you need. You can check out reviews, too. Getting insights from growers just like you who are already using the submersible water pump you’re checking out is invaluable!
Why Buy A Submersible Water Pump At Hydrobuilder?
Now that you know what a submersible pump is used for, and how you can size yours correctly, there is only one thing left to do. It’s time to grab yours! If you aren’t sure which one is right for you, we wrote a complete guide on the best submersible pumps currently in the industry - you’ll see it linked below.
To be safe, though, it’s not a bad idea to reach out to our expert growing staff for a recommendation. We’ve got decades of experience in this industry, and can help you pick the perfect submersible pump the first time around.
Give our expert growers a call at 888-815-9763 and let us help you size your submersible pump! Or, to learn more, check out our list of the best hydroponic water pumps of the year, as we'll help you pick the right product! To learn more about hydroponics, visit our learning center.