Kaljužna pumpa: neophodna pumpa za brod

Kaljužne pumpesu najvažniji za brod jer drže brod na površini. Postoje dvije osnovne vrste:centrifugalnaidijafragma. 

Centrifugalne pumpekoriste impelere i obično su na električni ili mehanički pogon. Oni ovise o električnom izvoru ili direktnoj mehaničkoj snazi ​​iz osovine motora ili generatora. Prilikom ugradnje električnih pumpi, veze ožičenja su kritične. Priključci moraju biti vodonepropusni i sigurno pričvršćeni što je više moguće kako bi se spriječile smetnje u radu pumpe i/ili plivajućeg prekidača.

Some electric marine pumps include an internal float switch which, of course, activates the pump when water rises. These are usually smaller pumps, and the internal switch design can render them more susceptible to blockage and sticking due to bilge debris. Most bilge pumps require a separate float switch allowing easy testing of the switch and pump (manually lifting the switch arm) and separate installation positions for the switch and pump. For example; wisdom holds that two pumps may be better than one. Both pumps can be strategically located in the bilge, but the switch for one pump can be higher than the other. This allows automatic operation of only one pump for regular duty, thereby reducing current draw and the life of only the one pump. As any long time boater knows, emergencies happen. When water intake exceeds the capabilities of the primary pump, the higher switch will activate the back-up pump.  

There are many type of centrifugal pump can meet the requirement.  vertical pump( CLH, CLZ, CQX ) horitontal pump (CWZ, CWL, CIS) etc.

 For smaller boats or those without power such as sailboats, rowing boats, etc., a manual suction or tip dijafragmeradi dobro. Ove pumpe mogu biti jeftine i prenosive. Oni također imaju prednost u tome što ih nije lako blokirati krhotinama u kaljuži. Pouzdani su i rade odlično sve dok ih možete napajati. Problem je, na većim brodovima, koliko dugo možete upravljati pumpama? Iako se ove pumpe mogu pokretati i mehanički ili električni, obično su veće i teže, tako da su centrifugalne pumpe uobičajen izbor; ali opcije su dobre. Ako je primjenjivo, razmotrite obje vrste.

This brings us to another point. When purchasing pumps, do not skimp; as important as life jackets, rafts, ELT's and VHF's can be in an emergency, the good bilge pump is often your first line of defense against losing a boat and sometimes more. At the very least, in a flooding situation, good pumps can buy you time for options.

It is important to understand that advertised marine pump ratings in gallons per hour (GPH) are not accurate for normal use. Pumps are tested and rated in laboratory conditions with short outflow pipes on the horizontal. Under actual conditions we have to consider "head" which means overcoming both the friction of the outflow tubing and gravity to raise the water to the through-hull fitting. Common bilge pump tubing is a corrugated design which creates a great deal of friction. Smooth bore tubing is more expensive, but better.

Also, consider friction loss as outflow is restricted at the smaller diameter through-hull fitting. Now we have to lift the water from the bilge to overboard, usually through a through-hull fitting. Holes in a boat near the water line are to be avoided as much as possible. The through-hulls for your pumps should be at least eight inches above the waterline. For mono hull sailors, don't forget you're going to heel. For small boaters or commercial applications, remember that the water line will be higher if you heavily load the boat. You should always use a "safety loop" when piping overboard. That is, the piping should be looped higher than the through-hull to prevent water coming in if the through-hull is submerged. This loop, of course, increases the head, so it must be considered when choosing a pump.