If the flow of water is coming from above the pump, then a flow sleeve must be added for motor cooling. A flow sleeve is always required in an open body of water.
Submersible Well Pump Flow Sleeve & Stand
Submersible Well Pump Sleeves
Submersible motors are designed to operate with a cooling flow of water over the motor. If the pump installation does not provide the minimum flow, a flow inducer sleeve (flow sleeve) must be used.
4" Submersible Well Pumps 1/2 - 20 hp
Constructed of high-quality components, these well pumps can be used horizontally or vertically. A check valve comes standard on all models.
Munro MXS 5" Multistage Bottom Suction Submersible Pumps
Our easy-to-install, high-head multistage submersible pump is designed for turf irrigation service, high head dewatering applications, and high pressure, low gallonage water feature projects that require high head and low flow (i.e., fountains).
Submersible Cable
This specialized cable is used with water well pumps and other submersible pumps for powering submersible motors.