Salt water pumps are built to handle seawater, brackish water and salt-laden liquids without corroding. Standard pumps fail quickly in these conditions because chloride attacks ordinary stainless steel, mild steel and plastic components....
Salt water pumps are built to handle seawater, brackish water and salt-laden liquids without corroding. Standard pumps fail quickly in these conditions because chloride attacks ordinary stainless steel, mild steel and plastic components. Our salt water pumps use materials proven to resist corrosion, including titanium, 316 grade stainless steel, marine-grade bronze and reinforced engineering plastics, paired with carbon ceramic mechanical seals for long service life. The range covers submersible, surface and engine driven options for coastal flood defence, marine industries, swimming pools, agriculture and chemical handling.
Salt water is one of the most aggressive liquids a pump will ever handle. Chloride ions break down the passive layer that protects ordinary 304 stainless steel, leading to pitting and crevice corrosion within months. Cast iron rusts, mild steel scales, and plastic impellers wear rapidly when sand and grit are present alongside the salt.
A true salt water pump is built differently. Wetted parts use materials that stay stable in chloride environments, seals are upgraded to silicon carbide or carbon ceramic, and fasteners are specified in a corrosion grade that matches the body. The result is a pump that keeps its efficiency and warranty intact in conditions that destroy a general-purpose unit.
The deeper read: what's in this range, how to pick, and when to talk to us before you buy.
The right choice comes down to where the water is, how it needs to be moved, and whether mains power is available.
Submersible Salt Water Pumps
Submersible models sit fully under the water and pump it up to the discharge point. They are the standard choice for coastal flood defence, harbours, marinas, dockside drainage and any application where the pump can be lowered into the source. Most run on 230V single phase or 400V three phase mains.
The Speroni SA(M) Sea-Water Pump and the Tsurumi 80SFQ Chemical and Saltwater Pump are two of the most popular models in this category.
Engine Driven Salt Water Pumps
Where there is no mains supply, an engine driven pump is the answer. Petrol and diesel models give you full pumping capability on remote sites, beaches, fields and emergency response jobs. The Poly series handles aggressive but non-abrasive liquids, has large solids passage, and carries a 1 year warranty.
Engine driven units are not limited to marine work; they are equally at home in agriculture, horticulture and plant rooms where corrosive liquids are present.
Surface Salt Water Pumps
Surface pumps sit out of the water and draw it through a suction hose. They suit pool circulation, transfer duties and any installation where the pump cannot be submerged. The Speroni KS1100 Surface Jet Pump and the Plastica AG and Argonaut AV ranges are well established in salt water pool and light marine use.
Many can. Models like the Tsurumi 80SFQ are dual-rated for chemical and saltwater duty. Always check the chemical compatibility chart for the specific pump before use, as not every corrosive liquid behaves like salt water.
Yes. Saltwater pool systems use chlorinator cells that produce free chlorine from the salt, so the pump still sees a salt-rich, mildly chlorinated solution. A pool pump rated for salt water, such as the Plastica AG or Argonaut AV, is the correct choice.
Start with three questions: where is the pump going to sit, what is powering it, and what is the flow and head you need? Submersible for in-water installations, surface for circulation and transfer, engine driven for off-grid.
