Last updated: 2026-09-25 (Australia/Sydney) · Written and reviewed by the Darrah Opens team, Australian home & outdoor specialists.

Quick answer: Choose by job: a peripheral or multi-stage pressure pump for rain tanks and garden taps, a submersible pump for bores, ponds or draining dirty water, and a petrol transfer pump for moving large volumes or fire-fighting. Compare maximum head (metres) and flow (litres per minute) against your run, and only use fuel-rated pumps for diesel.

This hub lists 59 in-stock products from the Water pumps collection at Darrah Opens, checked on 25 September 2026. It sorts garden and tank pressure pumps, submersible and bore pumps, transfer pumps and fuel pumps by type.

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What is in the water pumps range

The range includes peripheral and multi-stage garden and rain tank pumps with auto controllers, submersible bore, sump and dirty water pumps, petrol high-pressure transfer pumps, pool and spa pumps, 12V diesel transfer pumps and inflatable air pumps.

How to choose a water pump

  • Work out the job first: pressure for taps and sprinklers, transfer for moving water, or drainage for dirty water.
  • Check maximum head (lift height plus pipe losses) and flow rate against the distance and height you need to push water.
  • Auto pressure controllers switch the pump on when a tap opens; useful for rain tank and garden systems.
  • Submersible pumps must match the water: clean water, dirty water with solids, or bore use.
  • Fuel transfer needs a pump rated for diesel or fuel; never use a water pump for fuel.

Pump types compared

Pump type Best for
Peripheral pump Small rain tank and garden pressure jobs
Multi-stage pump Higher pressure, longer runs, multiple outlets
Submersible (clean or dirty) Bores, ponds, sumps, flooded areas
Petrol transfer pump Moving large volumes, irrigation, fire-fighting
12V fuel transfer pump Diesel only, from drums or tanks

Connecting a rain tank to your home plumbing may need a licensed plumber and backflow prevention, depending on your state and water authority.

Before you order: sizes, delivery and returns

  • Confirm dimensions, inclusions and power or fitting requirements on each product page; product titles are shortened here.
  • Check the delivery details shown at checkout for your postcode, and allow access space for bulky items.
  • Read our refund policy before you buy, and contact us if you need a spec confirmed.

In-stock water pumps (updated 25 September 2026)

Prices and live stock are shown on each product page.

Garden, tank and pressure pumps

Submersible, bore and dirty water pumps

Petrol transfer and fire-fighting pumps

Fuel and diesel transfer pumps

Air pumps

Pool and spa pumps

How this list is kept current

We re-check every product link against the live store. On 25 September 2026 we removed 0 out-of-stock or discontinued links and kept 59 that were available to order. If an item sells out between checks, the collection page always shows the current range.

Frequently asked questions (2026)

What size pump do I need for a rain tank?

For a few garden taps, a peripheral or small multi-stage pump with an auto controller is usually enough. Check that its flow and head cover the distance and height to your furthest outlet.

What is pump head?

Head is how high the pump can push water, in metres. Allow for vertical lift plus friction losses along long or narrow pipes.

Can I use a water pump for diesel?

No. Only use a pump rated for diesel or fuel transfer, and follow the fuel safety guidance on the product page.

Do I need a plumber to connect a tank pump?

A standalone garden setup is often DIY-friendly, but connecting a tank to household plumbing may need a licensed plumber and backflow prevention.

Where can I see prices and current stock?

Prices and live availability are on each product page. This hub only links pumps that were in stock when we last checked.

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