Submersible vs Dry-Pit Pump
TCO Calculator

Estimate 5–15 year Total Cost of Ownership across civil, equipment, energy, and maintenance.

Project Parameters

Pump Power

Rated motor power of the pump unit

Operating Hours / Day

Average daily runtime across all seasons

Electricity Cost

$/kWh

Industrial tariff (excl. demand charges)

Expected Service Life

Design lifespan for TCO horizon

Primary Installation Type

Submersible (Wet Well)

Dry-Pit

Current or preferred installation — used for recommendations only; both options are always compared

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Type A

Submersible
Wet-Well Installation

LOWER TCO

Type B

Dry-Pit
Separate Machine Room

LOWER TCO

TCO Visual Comparison

Submersible

Dry-Pit

TCO Cost Breakdown (Stacked)

Submersible

Dry-Pit

Civil & Construction

Equipment Cost

Cumulative Energy

Cumulative Maintenance

Disclaimer: These estimates use industry-average factors for civil construction, equipment pricing, energy efficiency, and maintenance ratios. Actual costs vary based on site conditions, local labor rates, equipment specifications, and operational profiles. Contact BBP for a detailed TCO analysis based on your specific project parameters.

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