10 best pumps for watering your garden
It is even impossible to imagine a personal plot without watering. The land reclamation system includes such an important component as a pump. In the absence of a centralized water supply, without it, you will have to water the garden, dragging water from a barrel or well in watering cans and buckets.
Our review presents the best models of the domestic market with different operational parameters. When compiling the rating, not only technical indicators were taken into account, but also the recommendations of the owners who have experience in the practical use of these pumps for irrigation.
The best surface pumps for watering your garden
An excellent choice for irrigation with water from open ponds, shallow wells and any storage tanks. This technique is reliable, unpretentious and is the most common, despite the fairly high noise level in operation.
4 STAVR NP-800
Garden pump STAVR NP-800 is designed for surface use for pumping clean water from reservoirs or other sources, with a maximum depth of 8 meters. The presence of this 800 W self-priming device will once and for all solve the problem of watering the garden in personal plots where there is no centralized water supply. Thanks to its powerful motor, the STAVR NP-800 pump provides a very good head with a water flow rate of 50 liters per minute. At the same time, the built-in thermal protection of the motor excludes the possibility of overheating, which prolongs its service life.
Compact size and comfortable metal handle, which can also serve as a stand, greatly facilitate the transportation of the STAVR NP-800 surface pump. This model has a high degree of protection against moisture, providing better safety during operation. Users also positively note the minimum noise level that this pump emits during operation.
3 VORTEX PN-370
The self-priming pump VORTEX PN-370 is capable of supplying clean water from any source, while guaranteeing a head of 30 meters. Due to the surface structure of this model, the operation of the pump does not require special skills and does not cause any difficulties. Its pumping capacity of 45 l / min is optimal for watering a garden or supplying water to a house. At the same time, the use of the surface pump VORTEX PN-370 is very economical - its power consumption is only 370 W.
This model is distinguished by better resistance to mechanical damage and environmental influences due to a durable cast iron body. The pump motor is protected against overload, which ensures a long service life. The optimal combination of price and quality makes the obvious choice in favor of the surface pump VORTEX PN-370. In addition, judging by the reviews of the owners, it does an excellent job with the declared functions.
2 GARDENA 3500/4 Classic
The GARDENA Compact Garden Pump 3500/4 Classic for clean water offers the best performance. It is capable of pumping 3600 liters of water per hour, while the consumed electricity does not exceed 800 watts. Due to the presence of two outputs, it is possible to connect two sprinklers at once, which is very convenient when organizing watering a garden or vegetable garden. It can also be used to pump water out of a barrel or any other reservoir no more than 7 meters deep. It will also be useful for increasing pressure when using centralized water supply.
The GARDENA Surface Pump 3500/4 Classic is very easy to operate and maintain. For the convenience of preparing this device for storage in the winter, a special hole with a drain plug is provided for draining water. Thanks to the reliable sealing system and ceramic parts, the pump is safe to use and protected from damage.In case of overheating, the thermal switch, which this model is equipped with, will stop the operation of the engine. The use of the highest quality materials in the production of the GARDENA Surface Pump 3500/4 Classic also has a positive effect on the service life.
1 Metabo P 3300 G
The Metabo P 3300 G surface pump will be the best helper for solving basic household water problems in your backyard. Using this tool, you can pump out groundwater, replace the water in the pool or organize watering of the garden using two sprayers with rainwater from a barrel. At the same time, it does not matter at all how far from the house the source is, since this pump model provides the best pressure and is capable of raising water by 45 meters. With a power consumption of 900 W, the Metabo P 3300 G provides a high throughput of up to 3.3 cubic meters per hour.
The surface pump presented in our rating has the best operating resource. The cast iron and stainless steel used in the production of the body, as well as the system of high-quality O-rings, guarantee reliability and long service life. The maintenance-free capacitor motor is reliably protected against overheating. For greater comfort during use, this pump has rubberized feet that minimize noise and vibration.
The best barrel pumps for garden watering
Few of the summer residents for watering the garden do not have a reservoir for storing water reserves (especially important for owners of plots where an irrigation system is organized that works on schedule). In order not to carry water from the barrel, you can use special pumps, the best models of which are presented in this category.
3 Quattro Elementi Drenaggio 400 Fles
A telescopic bar with adjustable spout height allows you to adjust the drain pump when pumping water from the barrel to the capacity of the tank. At the end of the tube there is a control valve and a hose connection. With Quattro Elementi Drenaggio 400 Fles, watering your garden with warm rain or settled water is made easy and effortless. It can also be used to pump water out of artificial reservoirs or swimming pools. In this case, the immersion depth should not exceed 2 meters.
The existing filter retains particles of more than 3 mm, so that the pump can be successfully used for pumping also slightly contaminated water. The weight of the unit is 4.7 kg, which is the largest indicator of mass in this category (the difference with the leading model is quite significant - 1.7 kg). Otherwise, this drainage pump for irrigation is quite suitable for its owners. Blocking of work in the absence of water, the presence of a float sensor make the use of Quattro Elementi Drenaggio 400 Fles safe. We should not forget about the cost of the device - its price is in the segment accessible to the general consumer, which largely determines the sympathies of many potential buyers.
2 STAVR NPD-400SH
Being only less efficient (3 m³ / hour) than the leader of this category, the STAVR NPD-400SH pump otherwise looks no worse than the popular model. Having a more affordable price (almost half the price!), For many owners, it has become the best choice. The device is also equipped with a float for automatic shutdown and protection against dry running. The length of the network cable is 10 meters, which is an excellent feature for a budget model. Some owners, however, had problems with the build quality - there was a breakdown to the case, and the float also did not always work. But the affordable price and the fact that such shortcomings are extremely rare, did not affect the popularity of this pump at all.
When organizing watering from a barrel, a special pipe outlet is used, which is just designed for the standard height of this storage of rain or settled water. A hose is already connected to it for its further transportation around the garden. The equipment can be immersed in a tank to a depth of 5 meters, so it can be used to perfectly cope with draining an artificial pond or pool. At the same time, being, in fact, a drainage pump, STAVR NPD-400SH painlessly pumps dirty water for itself.
1 KARCHER BP 1 Barrel
Despite the Chinese origin, the KARCHER BP 1 Barrel pump is fully consistent with the brand in terms of the build quality and component parts, and is deservedly considered the best equipment. It is important that this device was specially designed to be used for watering a vegetable garden from a barrel. Despite the modest power of the engine of 400 watts, it is able to pump 3.8 cubic meters of water in just one hour. The presence of water level control (float) and automatic shutdown in the absence of liquid at the inlet to the device eliminates possible damage due to incorrect use.
Owners will appreciate not only the reliability of the unit. The pump has a special clamp that is fixed to the edge of the container. A hose is already connected to it, with the help of which water (settled or rainwater) flows directly from the barrel for irrigation. A significant relief of the process will be highly appreciated by all summer residents - usually the collected moisture enters the garden through buckets and watering cans. The KARCHER BP 1 Barrel will make this process pleasant and effortless for a long time, since the high quality of the equipment also means an extended service life, which other models can only dream of.
The best submersible pumps for watering the garden
Centrifugal pumps are designed for operation in artesian wells, but they are not suitable for irrigation (cold water with a low percentage of oxygen will not be useful to plants and must first settle), but vibration pumps are considered the most suitable for organizing irrigation of a garden from a well or any other reservoir. The presented models are popular and deservedly considered the best equipment for irrigation.
3 Technopribor Trickle-1
This vibrating pump has been successfully tested by time and by a huge number of users who have opted for "Rucheyka". Of course, the price made this model the most popular product - it is more than affordable on the domestic market. At the same time, it is absolutely possible to say that for watering a garden with water from a barrel, reservoir or well, it has the best pressure - 60 m.
The productivity of Brook-1, especially against the background of other models, is hopelessly low - 1.05 m³ / hour. However, like power, the pump consumes only 225 watts. It works only in clean water, so it should not be lowered to the bottom of a reservoir or tank, but rather left suspended near the surface. The length of the power supply cable is 15 meters (there are versions of the model with a power cord of 15, 25 and 40 meters), which makes it possible to do without carrying even at a decent distance from the source of irrigation water from the garden.
2 ZUBR NPG-M1-400
This pump can successfully pump dirty water, which is a great advantage for watering the garden. Unlike surface systems with a high head, this indicator for this unit is only 5 m. At the same time, the productivity will be quite high - it will easily be possible to process 7.5 cubic meters in an hour. You can quickly fill free containers from a river or pond, and then distribute the heated and settled water from the barrel with the same pump throughout the garden.
With such satisfactory characteristics, the owners are pleased with the good equipment of the unit. The equipment has a level control float and a protection system that prevents pump failure in the absence of water in the system.The democratic price also plays an important role, multiplying the attractiveness of the model. Despite the fact that ZUBR NPG-M1-400 is manufactured in China, the quality of its assembly and component parts is so good that it can successfully compete with more expensive products of popular brands.
1 Hammer NAP 900A
This pump will perfectly cope with watering a large garden - its capacity is 14.5 cubic meters per hour. This makes it possible to carry out artificial irrigation of the soil as quickly as possible with minimal physical costs. The centrifugal unit can safely pump dirty water from the bottom of reservoirs, storage facilities and even from a barrel - it is designed for this. The lifting height is only 8.5 meters, so when choosing this pump for irrigation, you should take into account the difference between the location of the garden and the source.
The owners note the overall good quality of the design. High-quality assembly, good and durable plastic of the case, the lowest noise level during operation - these are far from all the characteristics of the Hammer NAP 900A, which are positively noted by users. The robustness of the powerful motor (900 W), the automatic level control float and the blocking of operation in the absence of water in the pump make the unit a durable and attractive piece of equipment. Despite the highest price in the category, the choice in favor of this pump is predetermined - the owners are fully confident in the fair price they paid for the right to use the Hammer NAP 900A.
