FAQs About Pumps
Browse United Rentals’ selection of pumps for rent, designed to help move muddy water, grey water, sludge, sewage or other solids out of the way of site work and your crew. Whether you are looking to dewater or transfer or suction fluid, pumps are ideal for construction, industrial and municipal jobsites. Our inventory features trash pumps, commonly used to transport liquids with hard and soft solids, and vacuum assisted pumps, designed to quickly suction liquids, sludge or grey water. From our trailer-mounted, super vacuum assisted diesel pumps to our electric submersible pumps for general household dewatering needs, United Rentals has the right pump to fit your requirements.
Learn more about pumps in our FAQ section below.
Hydraulic ram pumps are used to move water uphill without relying on electricity or gasoline. In general, you can estimate a 1:7 ratio, meaning for every foot of drop (head) that you have, you can potentially raise water around 7 feet.
While there are a variety of pump types, there are generally three main types of hydraulic pumps. Gear pumps are typically used for truck-mounted hydraulic systems. Piston pumps are used when high operating pressures are needed. And finally, vane pumps can be used on utility vehicles like aerial buckets and ladders. Need more help? Contact Fluid Solutions for more assistance.
This depends on if the well is shallow or deep. A shallow well allows a pump to suck water into the well pipe, while a deep well will not easily allow this. For a 1-horsepower pump, the push range can vary from 40 feet to 80 feet uphill.