While the basic thought of taking a material under low pressure into a device and being able to output it at high pressure seems simple enough, the range of applications that this process can be used for is extensive. High pressure pumps are devices that do exactly what is described above, take in water or liquid under low pressure and send it back out at high pressure. A licensed Dallas plumber can tell you that high pressure pumps are common in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

Transfer High Pressure Pump

The simplest form of a high pressure pump is a transfer high pressure pump. This device takes water from one point and transfers it to another point under increased pressure. A home carpet cleaner, for example, contains a transfer high pressure pump that pulls water from the holding tank and forces it onto your rug at a higher pressure. Both light duty and heavy duty pressure washers also rely on this basic plumbing design, pulling water from a storage tank and forcing back out under high pressure. These pressure washers can be used for anything from basting debris and build-up off the side of a house to stripping trees and limbs of their bark for processing.

High Pressure Water Trash Pump

A San Diego plumber familiar with waste removal can tell you that a high pressure water trash pump can come in very handy for many tasks. These pumps are often used in times of flooding where rapid removal is key. The pump's ability to pull in standing water and output it at a higher pressure is a key factor since the increased pressure the water is under also, in turns, increases the speed and volume of water being processed. Without increasing the pressure the water is being moved under, the time needed for draining would be much longer, increasing the risk of property damage.

High Pressure Dredging Pumps & Solid Handling Pumps

For more challenging flooding issues or other incidents that need water removal, a high pressure dredging pump may be the key. These devices work in the same manner as a water trash pump, but are also able to handle denser salt water. Dredging pumps are also able to handle water removal in areas where particulate may be present. A heavy duty dredging pump, in fact, can handle liquids with as much as 25% non-liquid matter, such as sand and other small matter. Likewise, solid handling pumps can handle even higher percentages of particulate make-up, as well as being able to process larger particles. This can be especially important for a Boston plumber who needs to be able to drain areas where the water is heavily contaminated.

High Pressure Ram Pumps

High pressure ram pumps are often found in use for more commercial and industrial applications, with oil rigs being a common place for them to be found. Ram pumps work by pulling in ocean salt water that surrounds the oil rig and then outputting it at high pressure into the ocean floor where oil is being drilled for. As the salt water is forced into the opening, the oil is in turn forced upwards to the surface where it can be easily collected. Ram pumps are required to be very low maintenance as their locations are typically remote. They must also be very heavy duty as they are required to operate in highly corrosive salt water locations.