Choosing a water pump for your well or paddy field
Surface pump, submersible pump or petrol pump? How farmers and households around Embilipitiya pick the right one.
Around Embilipitiya, Udawalawe and Sevanagala, a good water pump is as important as any tool. The right choice depends on where the water is and where it needs to go.
Surface (centrifugal and peripheral) pumps
These sit beside the well or tank and suck water up. They suit shallow wells and pushing water to an overhead tank. Peripheral pumps give good pressure for household use; centrifugal pumps move more water for gardens.
Submersible pumps
These go down into the well or borehole and push water up. Use them when the water level is too deep for a surface pump to lift.
Petrol water pumps
For paddy fields, channels and places without electricity, a 2-inch or 3-inch petrol pump moves large volumes of water quickly. They are the go-to choice for irrigation in the dry season.
Tell us three things
How deep is the water, how far and how high does it need to go, and do you have electricity at the site? With those answers we can match the pump properly. Call 071 5400 268 or WhatsApp us a photo of your well.
See all water pumps — and remember, pumps qualify for KOKO installments.
