Submersible Water Pumps for Hydroponic & Irrigation Systems
Submersible water pumps are the most widely used pump type in hobby and commercial hydroponic systems. They operate fully submerged in the nutrient reservoir, drawing solution through the pump body and pushing it upward and outward to the grow zone. Self-priming when submerged, easy to access for cleaning, and available in a wide range of GPH outputs, submersible pumps serve as the circulation and delivery engine in DWC, RDWC, ebb and flow, drip, and NFT systems.
Submersible Pumps from Active Aqua, EcoPlus & DAB
Hydrobuilder carries submersible water pumps from Active Aqua, EcoPlus, and DAB Pumps across a range of flow rates from 80 GPH for small hobby systems to 1,500+ GPH for large commercial reservoirs. Active Aqua and EcoPlus pumps cover the full range of hobby and mid-commercial applications at accessible price points. DAB submersible pumps offer commercial-grade construction for large-volume applications requiring higher flow rates and continuous-duty service life. All submersible pumps should be positioned on a small platform or stand inside the reservoir rather than directly on the reservoir floor — this prevents sediment from the bottom from being drawn into the pump intake.
Matching Pump Output to System Requirements
Pump selection requires matching GPH output to your system’s flow demand at the head height of your installation — the vertical distance from pump to the highest delivery point in the system. Every foot of head height reduces a pump’s effective GPH below its rated free-flow output. Use our Pump & Irrigation Flow Calculator to confirm GPH output at your specific head height and emitter count.
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