The present set-up is designed to study characteristics of a given reciprocating pump. The reciprocating pump is coupled to DC motor. A speed control arrangement facilitates the end user to operate the reciprocating pump at different speeds. To calculate the input power to the motor, an energy meter is provided. A RPM Indicator with Proximity sensor indicates the RPM of Pump. Present set-up is self-contained water re-circulating unit, provided with a sump tank, reciprocating pump etc. Water is pumped by means of reciprocating pump and passing through the pipeline, it returns back to the sump which make the system re-circulating type. Flow of water is diverted either to measuring tank or sump tank with the means of a flow diverter, when needed. Control valves and Pressure gauges are fitted in suction and discharge line of the reciprocating pump to conduct the experiments on different head and flow. Flow rate of water is measured with the help of measuring tank with piezometer and stopwatch. The supplied set-up is complete in all respect. Only water supply and electricity supply is to be provided by the end user for running the set-up.