AquaKing Pumps

AquaKing make submersible water pumps and the fittings that go with them – the pump end of a hydroponic system, plus ready-made watering kits for growers who would rather buy it assembled.

The range

• High-pressure submersible pump – the core product. Enough head pressure to run drippers rather than just circulate a tank.
• Pump to FloraFlex coupling and 16mm couplings – connect straight into a FloraFlex system or standard 16mm line without adaptor stacking.
• Manual Watering Kit – pump, hose and wand as a set.
• Manual Watering Kit, no pump – the same kit if you already have a pump.

Why pressure matters

Most cheap submersible pumps quote a big flow figure at zero height. What decides whether your system works is flow at the height the water actually has to reach – and that falls away sharply. A pump rated 2,000 L/h at 0m might manage 800 L/h at 1.5m. If you are feeding drippers, you need pressure, not just flow. See water pumps for the full range and the sizing guide.

Keeping it alive

Never run it dry – that is the commonest way to kill a submersible. Clean the inlet strainer monthly; a clogged filter looks exactly like a failing pump. And watch tank temperature, because a pump running continuously puts its waste heat straight into your nutrient. See water chillers.

Related: pipe, hose and fittings, dripper systems, tanks and reservoirs.

Why buy AquaKing from The Hydro Bros?

We are a hydroponics shop in Croydon and we size pumps daily. Tell us the lift height and the number of drippers. Discreet UK and European delivery, and excellent customer reviews on Trustpilot.