DIYables 12V Pump
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Quick Overview
The DIYables 12V water pump is a compact DC submersible pump designed for makers and DIY electronics projects that need reliable water movement. It’s a practical choice for Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266, and Raspberry Pi builds such as small fountains, aquariums, water circulation setups, and simple irrigation prototypes.
This pump is powered by 12V DC and features a quiet brushless design to reduce noise in indoor projects. The compact body makes it easy to mount inside tanks and containers, while simple two-wire power connection keeps integration straightforward.
Whether you’re building an automated plant-watering project, a water-level test rig, or a small desktop fountain controlled by a microcontroller, this pump provides dependable flow for experiments and long-term installations.
Key Features
- 12V DC Submersible Pump — Designed for 12V DC use with simple two-wire power connection
- Brushless Design — Quiet brushless DC motor reduces noise for indoor projects
- IP68 Waterproof — Fully submersible for underwater use in tanks and containers
- Compact Size — Small footprint for easy integration into tight spaces
- Durable Construction — Engineering plastics housing for long-term reliability
- Strong Flow Rate — Suitable for fountains, circulation, and water movement tasks
- Easy Connection — Red (+) and Black (-) wire for straightforward power hookup
- Microcontroller Compatible — Control via relay module from Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266, Raspberry Pi
- Low Noise Operation — Quiet performance suitable for indoor environments
- Versatile Applications — Fountains, aquariums, irrigation, water circulation, DIY projects
- Tutorial Support — Comprehensive guides for multiple platforms
SPECIFICATION
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Type | DC Water Pump (Submersible) |
| Operating Voltage | 12V DC |
| Motor Type | Brushless DC |
| Waterproof Rating | IP68 (fully submersible) |
| Wiring | Red (+) / Black (-) |
| Construction Material | Engineering plastics |
| Noise Level | Low (quiet operation) |
| Control Method | Via relay module from microcontroller |
| Applications | Fountains, aquariums, water circulation, irrigation, DIY water projects |
| Compatibility | Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266, Raspberry Pi (via relay) |
| Ideal For | IoT water control, automated watering, fountain control, aquarium circulation, DIY pumping projects |
Tutorials
- Arduino - Water Pump 12V DC tutorial
- Arduino Uno R4 - Water Pump 12V DC tutorial
- Arduino Nano - Water Pump 12V DC tutorial
- Arduino Nano ESP32 - Water Pump 12V DC tutorial
- ESP32 - Water Pump 12V DC tutorial
- ESP32 MicroPython - Controls Fan
- ESP8266 - Water Pump 12V DC tutorial
- Raspberry Pi - Water Pump 12V DC tutorial
- Raspberry Pi Pico - Water Pump 12V DC tutorial
COMPATIBLE HARDWARE
- Arduino boards (all models) — Control via relay module for automated water projects
- Arduino Uno R4 WiFi/Minima — WiFi-enabled fountain and irrigation control
- ESP32 development boards — IoT water control and remote monitoring
- ESP8266 boards (NodeMCU, Wemos D1) — Smart water circulation and automation
- Arduino Nano ESP32 — Compact automated watering systems
- Raspberry Pi (all models) — Advanced water control projects
- Raspberry Pi Pico — Microcontroller-based pump control
- Relay modules (5V, 12V) — Required for switching 12V pump power
- 12V power supplies — Power source for pump operation
- Water level sensors — Automated water level control systems
- Soil moisture sensors — Automated plant watering projects
- Aquarium projects — Water circulation and filtration
- Fountain projects — Decorative water features
- Irrigation systems — DIY automated plant watering
- IoT water projects — Smart home water automation