Due to the tight impeller clearance with the pump volute, vertical multistage pumps are unable to handle solids and abrasive content unless they are oversized, which is why they are generally used with water and other low viscosity fluids. This combined with their high pressure range, makes multistage water pumps popular in applications including:
- Boiler feed
- Reverse osmosis
- Water supply boosting
- Irrigation
- Fire fighting
- Heating/cooling conditioning
- Water circulation
