In some situations, stainless steel, which is also called Inox steel, can be very handy, and is prescribed in particular with regard to drinking water. Drinking water must remain pure and may not contain corrosive elements, which is the reason that stainless steel is used. Furthermore, a stainless steel pump is also resistant to lime, which tends to stick to surfaces, but is not able to do so with smooth, stainless steel surfaces. Cast iron is usually the counterpart of stainless steel, but these pumps are prone to corroding and are therefore used mainly for irrigation. A final advantage of stainless steel is that it is lighter than cast iron and is therefore easier to move.
TIP is a German manufacturer, specialising in water pumps for consumers. They have a very interesting range of mainly Inox or stainless steel pumps, fully tailored to the consumer market. Their products range from high-capacity submersible pumps at highly competitive prices to good stainless steel borehole pumps for situations in which water needs to be pumped up from a level deeper than eight metres. Furthermore, TIP is very good at accommodating the consumer. For example, some pumps come with a kit designed to start up immediately, while others are fitted with handy features, such as a top outlet or a baseplate.
I am very happy with the way my order was handled. It's a good-quality, attractively priced pump. The order was delivered correctly and on time, and the helpdesk people were also very friendly and helpful. I advise you to continue this excellent service and your company will definitely grow.
With hindsight, I regret not getting the larger 6,000-litre model, because I can't add another sprinkler. Now everything has to be done in two stages. The pump as such works great, but I really should have gotten the larger one.
The pump was delivered quickly, which was great. Installing it (tying the rope, connecting the hose, and plugging it in the mains) was a piece of cake. Unfortunately, the pump turned out to be unsuitable for what I had wanted it (which had initially escaped my attention when browsing the website) and it broke down. The warranty form was completed and handled outstandingly by Waterpump.co.uk and the manufacturer. This resulted in me getting a more expensive pump that meets my needs (of course, I paid the price difference).