Water Pump Safety Tips
When you need to transfer water for construction or maintenance projects, a water pump will do the job. Briggs & Stratton engines are used in petrol-powered water-transfer pumps for home and industrial use.
Equipment Safety
- Ensure the pressure safety-valve ring is properly operating.
- Moisture can condense in a unit, so it is extremely important to drain the tank after each day's use. If left in the tank, moisture could cause rust and weaken the tank.
- Energy-efficient motors can cut energy use by at least 12%.
- The most energy-efficient motors are equipped with controllers and variable speed drives to help the motors match output with the energy necessary for the task.
Personal Safety
- Always read the manufacturer's operator manual.
- Carefully follow all safety and operation rules.
- Always wear safety glasses and hearing protection when using a water pump.
Usage Tips
Storage Tips
- Flush the pump case with clean fresh water, and then completely drain. This keeps your unit clean and protects against freezing.
- Cover the intake and discharge ports to prevent debris entering your unit during storage.
Priming Tips
Self-priming means a pump can create a partial vacuum by purging air from the intake hose and pump casing. All self-priming pumps require water to be added to the pump casing to start the priming process.
- Place the pump as close to the water source as possible.
- Fill the pump case with water.
- Never operate a centrifugal pump without water in the pump casing.
- Start the pump engine and partially restrict the discharge hose to improve priming time.
- When you shut off a pump, water will flow out of the suction hose, requiring priming again.
