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High Head Water Pumps

Our high head water pumps are designed to lift water over significant vertical distances or push it across long horizontal runs, generating the high pressure needed for shafts, wells, boreholes, irrigation systems and pressure boosting. ...

Products in range 16
From £91.15£75.96 (Exc VAT)
Max head Up to 100 m
Warranty Up to 3 years
16 products
Speroni

Speroni CMX Single-Stage Centrifugal Surface Pump (230V)

  • Stainless centrifugal, 230V single-phase
  • Not self-priming (requires flooded suction or foot valve)
  • Max suction lift: 7 metres (with foot valve)
  • Stainless steel 304 wet end for light chemicals
  • Not WRAS approved (non-potable use only)
£315.00 £262.50 (Exc VAT)
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Speroni★ 5.0

Speroni Cutty Grinder Sewage Pump

  • Grinder pump for sewage pumping stations
  • Two sizes: Cutty 200 (1.5kW) or Cutty 250 (1.85kW)
  • 230V single-phase or 400V three-phase
  • Cuts and pumps sewage, soft solids, and shreddable fibres
  • Designed for long distances through small-bore pipe
£999.50 £832.92 (Exc VAT)
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Speroni

Speroni RA(M) Horizontal Self-Priming Multistage Pump

  • Self-priming multistage pump for irrigation
  • Max suction lift: 7 metres (with foot valve)
  • Optional pressure controller
  • 230V single-phase (RAM) or 400V three-phase (RA)
  • Not WRAS approved (non-potable use only)
£294.00 £245.00 (Exc VAT)
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Speroni

Speroni KP(M) Industrial Peripheral Pump

  • Cast iron peripheral for light industrial use
  • Not self-priming (requires flooded suction or foot valve)
  • Max suction lift: 7 metres (with foot valve)
  • 230V single-phase, two models available
  • Not WRAS approved (non-potable use only)
£91.15 £75.96 (Exc VAT)
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Buying guide

More about this category.

The deeper read: what's in this range, how to pick, and when to talk to us before you buy.

What is Pump Head?

Head is the maximum height of a vertical column of water that a pump can support if there were no other losses in the system, measured in metres. It is the technical term for the vertical lift a pump can achieve, and it is directly related to pressure. The greater the head, the higher the pressure the pump can generate, which is why high head pumps are sometimes called high pressure pumps.

Working Out the Head You Need

The head you need depends on the vertical lift, the horizontal pipe run, and the bends, valves and fittings in the system. To take the guesswork out of this calculation, use our Water Pump Performance Calculator. Enter your distances and pipe details and it will tell you the minimum head required for your application, so you can choose the right pump with confidence.

Submersible vs Surface High Head Pumps

The right type depends on where the water source is and how the system is configured. Our submersible borehole range covers wells, boreholes and shafts, while our selection of Speroni surface pumps covers above-ground pressure boosting, irrigation and water transfer applications.

Pump Type Best For Typical Head Range
Submersible borehole Deep wells, boreholes, shafts, drawing water from depth 20m to 90m
Surface centrifugal Pressure boosting, irrigation, water transfer above ground Up to 60m
Surface multi-stage High pressure for clean water boosting and small flows Up to 80m

Why High Head Pumps Look Different

High head pumps achieve their lift by stacking multiple impellers in series inside the pump body, with each impeller adding to the overall pressure. This is why high head submersible pumps are noticeably longer and narrower than standard submersibles, and why surface multi-stage pumps have a distinct elongated housing. Flow rate and head behave inversely on the same pump (higher head means lower flow at that point on the curve), so always check the pump curve at your required duty point rather than relying on headline figures alone.

Common Applications

  • Boreholes and wells for domestic, agricultural or commercial water supply
  • Irrigation systems where water must reach distant fields or elevated tanks
  • Rainwater harvesting and tank pressure boosting
  • Lifting water from basements, shafts or deep sumps to ground level
  • Mains water pressure boosting in buildings
  • Fountain features requiring significant head