18.09.2024
Garden pump - tips on maintenance, winter storage and co.
In this article, we explain how to properly maintain, clean and connect your pump.
Water, away!
Pump water without mains power – with Einhell cordless pumps
You’ve got the water – in the rain barrel, the cistern, the pool or even in a flooded cellar. What you don’t have: a socket nearby. That’s exactly where cordless water pumps come into play. Whether you’re draining or redirecting water, watering your plants or drying out your home – a cordless pump gives you complete independence. You decide when and where the water flows – all you need is a charged battery. Our cordless water pumps are the flexible solution for pump operation without a mains connection – from garden to cellar, from spring through to autumn. Explore our full range of cordless pumps and discover helpful tips and tricks for their use.
Good to know
Irrigation vs drainage: What’s the difference?
Irrigation involves using collected water – for example, from a rain barrel, cistern or well – and directing it purposefully, such as to a garden sprayer or lawn sprinkler. This is typically done with a garden pump, which is positioned outside the water and generates sufficient pressure.
Drainage, on the other hand, is about removing as much water as possible in a short amount of time – for example, from a flooded cellar, pond or pool. Submersible pumps are used for this purpose. They are placed directly in the water and pump it out reliably – often with particularly high flow rates.
Irrigating without a socket: Watering with cordless garden pumps
The rain has been generous, and now your cistern or water butt is full – but the vegetable patch is all the way at the back of the garden. The hose doesn’t reach, the watering can is heavy, and the nearest power socket is too far away. This is exactly where the solution comes in: a cordless garden pump that delivers water right where you need it – wirelessly and reliably. The pump remains dry on the ground, draws water from the butt or cistern, and generates enough pressure to operate garden sprayers or sprinklers. For pumping water directly from water butts, our cordless clear water pump models with swan neck design are also ideal. They allow you to water your garden easily and precisely – without heavy lifting and without power cables.
Our tip: Pay attention to the delivery head and pressure of your pump to ensure even distant beds are reliably supplied.
Rapid drainage: Pumping out with cordless submersible pumps
After a storm, the cellar is flooded – or the pool needs to be emptied before winter – but there’s no power socket in sight? No problem with a cordless submersible pump: simply place it directly in the water and it will pump it out quickly and with powerful performance. Depending on the situation, clear water pumps for clean water or dirty water pumps are used. This gives you independence and flexibility even in emergencies. After all, when every minute counts, you don’t want to waste time looking for an extension lead – you want to take action immediately.
Our tip: Choose a pump with a sufficiently high flow rate for your needs to ensure that even large volumes of water can be pumped out efficiently.
Discover even more possibilities: Accessories & tips for your water pump
Whether it’s a garden pump, rain barrel pump or submersible pump – the right accessories make your Einhell cordless water pump even more versatile. From practical suction hoses and non-return valves to filter and connection sets: you’ll find the perfect accessories for every application, helping you make garden irrigation projects even easier and more efficient.
Want to know how to get the most out of your compact, portable cordless pump or how to maintain it properly? Our blog articles offer helpful everyday tips, show you the various areas of application and guide you step by step on how to use your battery-powered water pump correctly.
