Submersible water pump, 950 to 5,000 L/h, adjustable flow
This submersible water pump circulates 950 to 5,000 litres per hour depending on the model, with a flow adjustable on the front. It feeds hydroponic gutters, a grow bed or the water lift of an aquaponic system, and can also run out of the water, fitted in-line.
The summary
- What you receive: a Sicce Syncra Silent submersible pump with its pre-filter, suction cups and two pipe fittings.
- Seven models: from 950 L/h up to a head height of 1.5 m to 5,000 L/h up to 3.8 m.
- Submersible or in-line: the pump runs at the bottom of the tank or out of the water, connected via its inlet.
- Power consumption: from 0.38 kWh per day for the 16 W model to 2.52 kWh for the 105 W model, running continuously.
- For a small tank: below 1,000 L/h, the 600 L/h submersible pump is better proportioned.
- What ships to you: a parcel weighing 0.5 to 1.94 kg depending on the model, sent by tracked delivery from France.
Adjustable submersible pump for gutters, grow beds and aquaponic water lift
Most soilless growing systems rely on continuous circulation: the nutrient solution leaves the reservoir, passes through the channels or grow beds, then returns to the reservoir by gravity. This submersible water pump handles that loop with a flow rate of 950 to 5,000 litres per hour depending on the model you choose. It sits on the bottom of your reservoir or your pond, and its flow can be adjusted without tools to suit the circuit. The same family of pumps equips the hydroponic channel kits for 10 to 80 plants, where the 1,350 L/h model supplies 40 plants and the 2,700 L/h model supplies 80.
⚙️ An adjustable synchronous motor
The motor is synchronous: its rotor, fitted with a magnet, turns at the frequency of the mains current, which ensures smooth running for a power output of 16 to 105 W depending on the model. The motor body is fully encased in resin, so you can leave the pump permanently submerged. A thermal cut-out stops it in the event of overheating, and the rotor shaft is ceramic on the most powerful models. On the front, a regulator mounted on the inlet pre-chamber lets you reduce the flow to spare a small circuit, without changing pump. Finally, double-height suction cups hold it to the bottom of the tank and limit the transmission of vibrations.
📏 Flow rate and delivery head
The flow rate stated for each model is measured with no head height, meaning the water leaves at the same level as the pump. As soon as the water has to rise to gutters or a grow bed, the flow rate drops, until it reaches zero at the maximum head height: 1.5 m for the 950 L/h model, 1.8 m for the 1,350 L/h model, 2 m for the 2,150 L/h model, 3 m for the 2,700 L/h model, 3.7 m for the 2,500 and 3,500 L/h models, and 3.8 m for the 5,000 L/h model. So choose a model whose maximum head height is comfortably above that of your setup, so that a useful flow rate remains at the top of the circuit. The 2,500 L/h model illustrates this trade-off: it delivers slightly less than the 2,700 L/h model while keeping pressure up to 3.7 m, which makes it suited to multi-level installations.
950 and 1,350 L/h, up to 1.8 m
These two models feed gutters or a grow bed set at a low height above the reservoir, at 16 and 23 W.
2,150 and 2,700 L/h, up to 3 m
These models serve long runs of gutters or a large grow bed, at 32 and 45 W.
2,500 and 3,500 L/h, up to 3.7 m
These models serve tall installations, on shelves or in tiers, where the water has to climb a large height difference. They draw 65 and 80 W.
5,000 L/h, up to 3.8 m
This model offers the highest flow rate in the range, for a large pond or several circuits fed from the same reservoir. It draws 105 W.
For a small tank, the 600 L/h pump
If your system fits in a tank of a few tens of litres, an ebb-and-flow table or a hydroponic pot, the 600 L/h submersible water pump is better proportioned than this one. It uses 6.5 W, pushes water up to 0.8 m and is adjusted in the same way on the front. You therefore keep a gentle circulation where a flow of nearly 1,000 L/h or more would needlessly agitate the solution and cost more in electricity.
Keep the intake submerged, even when fitted in line
The impeller needs water to turn without damage, even when fitted out of the water: a pump running dry deteriorates quickly. Always keep the level in your reservoir above the inlet and do not use the pump in water above 35 °C. Plug it into a socket protected by a residual current device of 30 mA or less, and leave the cable with a loop lower than the socket, so that water running along the cable drips onto the floor instead of reaching the socket.
🐟 Water circulation in aquaponics
In aquaponics, the pump circulates water from the fish pond to the grow beds, where nitrifying bacteria convert the ammonia from fish waste into nitrates your plants can absorb. A common rule of thumb is to pass at least once an hour the entire volume of the pond through the circuit. For a 1,000-litre pond with beds sitting 1 m higher, the 1,350 L/h model works close to its limit, since its flow rate falls sharply at that height, whereas the 2,700 L/h model keeps a comfortable margin. Ideally, place the pump in a calm area of the pond or in a sump, with its pre-filter fitted so that it does not draw in waste or fry. The guide to building your aquaponic system covers this sizing step by step.
🔧 Inline fitting and maintenance
For an out-of-water installation, the pump is placed in line, below the level of the reservoir, so that the water reaches the inlet by itself. Remove the flow regulator, screw one fitting onto the inlet and another onto the outlet, then push the two pipes on. The 2,500, 3,500 and 5,000 L/h models accept a 25 to 32 mm pipe on the inlet, wider than on the outlet, which reduces pressure losses. For maintenance, unplug the pump, take out the pre-filter and the pre-chamber, then rinse the rotor in clean water, checking the condition of the O-ring. Regular rinsing, more often if the water carries a lot of particles, preserves the original flow rate.
Technical specifications
Flow rate and power
- Maximum flow rate
- 950 to 5,000 L/hNo head height, depending on the model
- Maximum height
- 1.5 to 3.8 mThe flow drops to zero at this height
- Power
- 16 to 105 W16, 23, 32, 45, 65, 80 and 105 W for 950, 1,350, 2,150, 2,700, 2,500, 3,500 and 5,000 L/h
- Flow rate adjustment
- Front-mounted regulatorTo be removed for an in-line setup
Connection
- Delivery
- 13 to 25 mm depending on the model13 to 18 mm for 950 L/h, 15 to 20 mm for 1,350 L/h, 20 to 25 mm for the others
- In-line intake
- Up to 25 to 32 mmOn the 2,500, 3,500 and 5,000 L/h models
- Feed
- 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz
- Cable
- Non-replaceableA damaged cable means replacing the pump
The pump
- Models
- Sicce Syncra Silent 1.0 to 5.01.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 and 5.0: 950, 1,350, 2,150, 2,700, 2,500, 3,500 and 5,000 L/h
- Motor
- Synchronous, with thermal protection
- Water temperature
- 35 °C maximum
- Dimensions
- 90 x 48 x 72 to 173 x 99 x 118 mm123 x 85 x 105 mm for 2,150 and 2,700 L/h
- Manufacturing
- Italy
- Warranty
- 3 years, rotor excludedExtended by 2 years after registration on the brand's website
To budget for separately
- Flexible pipe
- 18 x 22 mm pipeFor the outlet of the 1,350 L/h model
- Electrical protection
- 30 mA residual currentOn the socket that powers the pump
8 further specifications are available in the detailed view.
In the box
- 1 Sicce Syncra Silent submersible pump and its cable
- 1 suction pre-filter
- Anti-vibration suction cups
- 2 multi-diameter pipe fittings
- 1 multilingual instruction leaflet, French included
Flow rates, heads, power ratings, fittings, dimensions and warranty taken from the Syncra Silent instructions (ref. 80N178-J) and the manufacturer's data sheet on 07/10/2026, and from the Terra Aquatica 2026 price list for models 1.0, 2.0 and 5.0. Circulation benchmark for aquaponics: FAO, Small-scale aquaponic food production, 2014.
What flow rate, and at what height?
Seven pumps from the same family, set apart by the volume they move and the height to which they send the water.
| Recommended 950 L/hYour choice | 1,350 L/hYour choice | 2,150 L/hYour choice | 2,700 L/hYour choice | 2,500 L/hYour choice | 3,500 L/hYour choice | 5,000 L/hYour choice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | |||||||
| Maximum flow rate (L/h) | 950 L/h | 1350 L/h | 2150 L/h | 2700 L/h | 2500 L/h | 3500 L/h | 5000 L/h |
| Maximum height (m) | 1,5 m | 1,8 m | 2 m | 3 m | 3,7 m | 3,7 m | 3,8 m |
| Power (W) | 16 W | 23 W | 32 W | 45 W | 65 W | 80 W | 105 W |
| Use | |||||||
| Body no more than 13 cm long | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Pumps up to 3.7 m | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flow rate of 2,700 L/h or more | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Flow rate of 2,500 L/h at most | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| 25 to 32 mm inline suction | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Price | 5,800.00 RSD | 6,600.00 RSD | 9,000.00 RSD | 11,500.00 RSD | 14,400.00 RSD | 16,200.00 RSD | 19,800.00 RSD |
Flow rates, heights, power ratings and dimensions taken from the Syncra Silent manual and the manufacturer's data sheet on 07/10/2026; models 1.0, 2.0 and 5.0 from the Terra Aquatica 2026 price list.
Help choosing
Two questions about your circuit
Product videos
Introduction to the Syncra Silent pump by the manufacturer
The Syncra Silent pump in operation
Getting started with the 1,350 L/h model, in German
Documents & manuals
Syncra Silent instruction manual
The instruction leaflet details the nine models in the range, in-line installation, maintenance and the warranty, in eight languages including French.
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Frequently asked questions
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