​Where to Buy Water Pumps in Nigeria

Key Takeaway

• Importance of Water Pumps: Water pumps are essential for various applications, including domestic water supply, irrigation, industrial processes, and construction projects.
• Wide Range of Options: Buyers in Nigeria can choose from various types of water pumps, such as submersible pumps, surface pumps, and booster pumps, depending on their specific needs.
• Factors to Consider: Key factors when buying a water pump include capacity, power source, durability, and the intended application.
• Reliable Suppliers: Purchasing from reputable suppliers ensures access to high-quality water pumps, warranties, and after-sales services.

Introduction

A water pump can be defined as a pump which uses the principles like mechanical as well as hydraulic throughout a piping system and to make sufficient force for its future use. They have been approximately in one structure otherwise another because of early civilization. At present these pumps are utilized within a wide range of housing, farming, municipal, and manufacturing applications. Water pumps and dewatering systems are water control equipment that utilise pumping or evaporation to remove or drain various forms of water from construction sites, riverbeds, mine shafts, underground metro networks, tunnels, caisson, and even residential buildings. 

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Types of Water Pumps

There are many different types of water pumps, including submersible pumps, irrigation pumps and circulation pumps. Although all pumps operate differently, generally speaking, pumps can be divided into three main categories. There are the self-priming pumps, centrifugal pumps and underwater pump

1. Self-Priming Pumps

Self-priming pumps are placed outside of the water. The pump's engine operates the pump housing. The pump housing of a self-priming pump is equipped with a suction and delivery diameter. Using the suction diameter, the pump is able to suck water by means of a suction hose. The end of the suction hose can be positioned in the source (under water). The pump's housing includes one or multiple impellers. Impellers resemble closed rotor blades that exert a certain suction and compressive force by spinning around. Rotation of the impellers releases these forces and allows the pump to suck up water at a maximum depth of 8 metres. The pressure force in these types of pumps is always much greater and is expressed in head rate, or maximum pressure. As a rule of thumb: the more impellers, the greater the pressure the pump can exert. Other pumps that fall into this category include irrigation pumps, booster pumps and rainwater harvesting pumps.

2. Centrifugal Pumps

Centrifugal pumps are largely the same as self-priming pumps, although they either have very light self-priming features or none at all. Given that centrifugal pumps have less suction power, they must always be manually started. Therefore, these pumps are often used for smaller suction heights, or systems where the water is already fed to the pump or closed systems (circulation pumps).

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3. Underwater Pumps

As the same suggests, underwater pumps (often submersible and well pumps) are fully submerged in water. Given that these pumps are equipped with open impellers, the water can easily reach them. Once the impeller starts rotating, the impeller's 'paddles' more or less press the water against the inside of the pump housing. With submersible pumps, part of the pump housing is equipped with a delivery diameter, through which the water can exit the pump. Water always seeks the path of least resistance, which in this case is the delivery diameter. By connecting a drain hose, the water can be transported to another location. Well pumps have several impellers placed above each other, with each impeller being able to increase the pressure of the water right up to the delivery diameter.

Gz Industrial Supplies offers many types of water pumps and has made a careful selection by category, allowing customers to choose the right water pump for any situation at competitive prices.

Pump Efficiency Significance Selecting a proper pumping system will conserve fuel or electricity and decrease the annual pumping costs. Inefficient and poorly chosen pumping systems can increase annual costs dramatically. There also is a possibility excessive wear will occur on the pumping plant, and water may be wasted or wasted.

These pumps are a vast addition to our life because they make possible a huge variety of industrial, agricultural and household tasks. But, the variety of water pumps in the marketplace is so adaptable and plentiful that selecting the correct pump appropriate for your requirement is challenging.

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Factore To Consider When Choosing A Water Pump

1. Flow rate

This is generally the effectiveness of the water pump. Flow rate refers to the time taken by a water pump to pump a specific amount of water mostly measured in litres per minute. If you are going to use the water pump for either job sites or farms, you should purchase one that has the ability to pump over 2500 litres of water per minute. On the other hand, a pump with a flow rate of between 100 – 200 litres per minute is suitable for any home use.

2. The size of the inlet

Most pumps have an inlet size of between 1 to 6 inches but in some cases, it can be more. Centrifugal water pumps also operate in a similar way i.e. sucking in water from the inlet and discharging it through the outlet valve. In that case, the bigger the size of an inlet valve, the more amount of water the pump will be able to pump out and the faster it will do the job.

3. Maximum head and pressure

The maximum head of a water pump refers to the longest distance in terms of height that the pump will be able to pump water. For instance, if you buy a water pump with a maximum head of 60 meters, if you try to pump water to levels higher than that then the flow rate will be zero. Generally, the type of pump you choose should have a maximum head higher than the height you intend to pump the water.

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4. The quality of the pump

The first thing to consider is the brand of the water pump. The engine or the motor can also tell you the quality of the pump. Conduct the necessary research and surveys on how the quality of a water pump should be.

When buying a water pump, it is important to consider some factors that will ensure you are buying a product that will work for you. Some of those factors include the quality of the water pump, the type of water that requires pumping, the flow rate of the water pump, its maximum head and the size of its inlet valve.

Where To Buy Water Pump In Nigeria

GZ Industrial Supplies has stocks of water pumps of any quantity, quality as well as capacity for you and your operations.

You can buy the best water pump from the offices below:

You can buy water pump in Nigeria at:

GZ Industrial Supplies Ikeja

18 Adesina Street, Off Obafemi Awolowo Way,

Ikeja, Lagos.

Tel. +234 8181069339, +234 7031515985, +234 8060907072

WhatsApp: +234 8181069339

GZ Industrial Supplies Lekki

Suite 10, Olive Plaza by Osapa London Bus Stop,

Lekki, Lagos

Tel. +234 8181069339, +234 8053390169 +234 8060907072

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GZ Industrial Supplies Apapa

10 Apapa Oshodi Expressway, Coconut Bus stop Opposite Total Jetty,

Apapa, Lagos

Tel. +234 8181069339, +234 7031515985, +234 8060907072

GZ Industrial Supplies Port Harcourt

238 Aba Road, Onyejieke’s Plaza beside Fidelity Bank,

Rumuogba, Port Harcourt.

Tel. +234 8181069339, +234 8053390169 +234 8060907072

GZ Industrial Supplies Calabar

30/32 Ndidem Usang Iso Road,

Mariam, Calabar.

Tel. +234 8181069339, +234 8053390169 +234 8060907072

GZ Industrial Supplies Ogba

79 Yaya Abatan, by College Road

Ogba, Lagos

Tel. +234 8181069339, +234 8053390169 +234 8060907072

Please note that most of our products are shipped from our warehouses in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Calabar. 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What types of water pumps are available in Nigeria?

In Nigeria, you can find various types of water pumps, including submersible pumps, surface pumps, booster pumps, and centrifugal pumps, suitable for domestic, agricultural, and industrial applications.

2. What should I consider when buying a water pump?

Key factors to consider include the pump's capacity, power source (electric, diesel, or solar), durability, intended application, and available warranty or after-sales support.

3. Can I buy water pumps online in Nigeria?

Yes, many reputable suppliers, like GZ Industrial Supplies, offer a wide range of water pumps online, providing convenience, competitive pricing, and delivery services.

4. Are there affordable options for water pumps in Nigeria?

Yes, there are water pumps available for different budgets. Ensure you balance affordability with quality by purchasing from trusted suppliers who offer reliable products.

5. Why should I choose GZ Industrial Supplies for water pumps?

GZ Industrial Supplies provides high-quality water pumps from leading brands, competitive prices, expert guidance, and excellent after-sales support, making them a trusted choice for buyers in Nigeria.

Conclusion

Water pumps are machines for moving water, they play a fundamental part in agriculture as they move water from its source to the fields and crops. Water pumps can be used with many forms of irrigation, such as drip, sprinklers or with a hose.

Centrifugal pumps are largely the same as self-priming pumps, although they either have very light self-priming features or none at all.

When buying a water pump, it is important to consider some factors that will ensure you are buying a product that will work for you. Some of those factors include the quality of the water pump, the type of water that requires pumping, the flow rate of the water pump, its maximum head and the size of its inlet valve.

Contact us for further details and availability. GZ Industrial Supplies has stocks of water pumps of any quantity, quality as well as capacity for you and your operations. 

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