Safety rope connects to the submersible pump and secures directly to the well head. The safety ropes main function is to prevent any pipe separation which could result in the pump being lost at the bottom of the well. Safety rope can also be a back up to enable the installer to pull the pump from the well just in case the riser pipe fails or the connection gets separated. It is recommended that every pump should have safety rope secured to the well head before hanging it in the well.

When selecting what rope you require, you should keep in mind the weight of the pump, piping and wire. The safety rope should be large enough to support the weight of the equipment. If you are using galvanized pipe instead of poly pipe, you will need to take into factor that your rope will need to be able to hold the extra weight.