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Pumps
Submersible bore pump supply and selection.
Accessories
Float switches, pressure tanks, fittings, bore caps and installation components.
Controllers
Pressure control, level control and automatic pump operation.
Cable Calculator
Submersible motor cable sizing and voltage-drop calculation.
Protection Units
Dry-run, overload, voltage and motor protection.
Crusader Flexibore
Flexible rising main and couplings for suitable bore-pump installations.
Submersible bore pump supply and selection.
Accessories
Float switches, pressure tanks, fittings, bore caps and installation components.
Controllers
Pressure control, level control and automatic pump operation.
Cable Calculator
Submersible motor cable sizing and voltage-drop calculation.
Protection Units
Dry-run, overload, voltage and motor protection.
Crusader Flexibore
Flexible rising main and couplings for suitable bore-pump installations.
Submersible Bore Pumps
Correctly selected for your bore and pumping requirements
Waterborepump Warehouse selects and supplies submersible bore pumps for household water supply, stock watering, irrigation, tank filling, water transfer, aquifer testing, commercial applications, mine sites and dewatering.
We do not recommend selecting a bore pump based on price, motor size or bore depth alone.
Every pump is selected from the bore characteristics, required flow, total pumping head, pipework, power supply and operating conditions.
Equipment can be supplied individually or as a complete pump package, ready for installation.
Waterborepump Warehouse selects and supplies submersible bore pumps for household water supply, stock watering, irrigation, tank filling, water transfer, aquifer testing, commercial applications, mine sites and dewatering.
We do not recommend selecting a bore pump based on price, motor size or bore depth alone.
Every pump is selected from the bore characteristics, required flow, total pumping head, pipework, power supply and operating conditions.
Equipment can be supplied individually or as a complete pump package, ready for installation.
Why correct bore-pump selection matters
A submersible bore pump operates below the water level and pushes water to the surface through the rising main.
The pump must provide the required flow while overcoming the complete pumping head. If it is incorrectly selected, the system may produce insufficient water or pressure, operate inefficiently, overpump the bore, cycle excessively or suffer premature pump and motor failure.
Because installation and retrieval can represent a significant part of the total cost, selecting reliable and correctly sized equipment at the beginning is generally much less expensive than replacing the wrong pump later.
Information required to select a bore pump
Correct selection normally requires:
A submersible bore pump operates below the water level and pushes water to the surface through the rising main.
The pump must provide the required flow while overcoming the complete pumping head. If it is incorrectly selected, the system may produce insufficient water or pressure, operate inefficiently, overpump the bore, cycle excessively or suffer premature pump and motor failure.
Because installation and retrieval can represent a significant part of the total cost, selecting reliable and correctly sized equipment at the beginning is generally much less expensive than replacing the wrong pump later.
Information required to select a bore pump
Correct selection normally requires:
- bore depth;
- internal casing diameter;
- standing water level;
- expected dynamic pumping water level;
- bore yield or tested flow rate;
- proposed pump installation depth;
- required water flow;
- intended use of the water;
- elevation from the bore to the delivery point;
- pipe size and length;
- required pressure at the outlet;
- available electrical, generator or solar power;
- proposed operating hours; and
- water quality.
Understanding total pumping head
Total pumping head is the pressure the pump must overcome while delivering the required flow.
It generally includes:
Bore depth alone is not the pumping head. The important measurement is the water level while the pump is operating.
A pump-performance curve is then used to select a model that produces the required flow at the calculated total head.
Standing water level, drawdown and bore recovery
The standing water level is the depth from ground level to the water when the bore is not being pumped.
When pumping begins, the water level normally falls. This is called drawdown. The stabilised water level during pumping is the dynamic pumping water level.
The difference between the standing and pumping water levels depends on:
Where the bore yield or dynamic level is uncertain, suitable dry-run protection should be included.
Bore-pump applications
Household and garden water supply
Systems can be configured for automatic pressure operation using a pressure tank and pressure switch, electronic pressure controller or variable-speed control.
Stock watering and tank filling
Pumps can be controlled by tank level, float switch, water-level probe or telemetry system. Pump selection should consider the required daily water volume and the bore’s recovery rate.
Irrigation
Irrigation systems require sufficient flow and pressure at the operating point. Pipe friction, sprinkler requirements and simultaneous water demand must be included in the selection.
Solar bore pumping
Solar systems are selected from the required daily water volume, total pumping head, seasonal solar conditions, bore yield and water-storage capacity.
Commercial, mining and dewatering
We supply pumping equipment for higher flow rates, greater installation depths, continuous-duty operation, aquifer testing, mine sites and specialist dewatering applications.
Complete bore-pump packages
A complete system may include:
This provides the installer with a coordinated system rather than a collection of independently selected components.
Replacement bore pumps and motors
Do not select a replacement solely from the kilowatt rating of the existing motor.
Before recommending a replacement, we consider:
Total pumping head is the pressure the pump must overcome while delivering the required flow.
It generally includes:
- the vertical lift from the dynamic pumping water level;
- additional elevation from the bore head to the delivery point;
- the required outlet or operating pressure; and
- friction loss through the rising main, surface pipework, fittings, valves and filters.
Bore depth alone is not the pumping head. The important measurement is the water level while the pump is operating.
A pump-performance curve is then used to select a model that produces the required flow at the calculated total head.
Standing water level, drawdown and bore recovery
The standing water level is the depth from ground level to the water when the bore is not being pumped.
When pumping begins, the water level normally falls. This is called drawdown. The stabilised water level during pumping is the dynamic pumping water level.
The difference between the standing and pumping water levels depends on:
- the construction of the bore;
- the aquifer;
- the pumping rate;
- the duration of pumping;
- seasonal groundwater conditions; and
- interference from other nearby bores.
Where the bore yield or dynamic level is uncertain, suitable dry-run protection should be included.
Bore-pump applications
Household and garden water supply
Systems can be configured for automatic pressure operation using a pressure tank and pressure switch, electronic pressure controller or variable-speed control.
Stock watering and tank filling
Pumps can be controlled by tank level, float switch, water-level probe or telemetry system. Pump selection should consider the required daily water volume and the bore’s recovery rate.
Irrigation
Irrigation systems require sufficient flow and pressure at the operating point. Pipe friction, sprinkler requirements and simultaneous water demand must be included in the selection.
Solar bore pumping
Solar systems are selected from the required daily water volume, total pumping head, seasonal solar conditions, bore yield and water-storage capacity.
Commercial, mining and dewatering
We supply pumping equipment for higher flow rates, greater installation depths, continuous-duty operation, aquifer testing, mine sites and specialist dewatering applications.
Complete bore-pump packages
A complete system may include:
- multistage submersible pump;
- submersible motor;
- correctly sized submersible drop cable;
- waterproof motor-cable connection;
- pump controller or starter;
- dry-run and motor protection;
- pressure or level controls;
- non-return valve;
- bore cap;
- motor cooling shroud where required;
- Flexibore, polyethylene or other suitable rising main;
- fittings and installation accessories; and
- solar equipment where applicable.
This provides the installer with a coordinated system rather than a collection of independently selected components.
Replacement bore pumps and motors
Do not select a replacement solely from the kilowatt rating of the existing motor.
Before recommending a replacement, we consider:
- the complete pump and motor model numbers;
- the reason the original equipment failed;
- actual flow and pressure requirements;
- bore and water-level information;
- pipe and cable sizes;
- installation depth;
- power supply;
- existing controls and protection; and
- the condition of the rising main and electrical cable.
Pump brands and system options
We select equipment from established pump and motor ranges according to the application, performance requirement, availability and whole-of-system value.
Our available ranges include:
Experience and technical support
Waterborepump Warehouse has been selecting, supplying, installing and supporting submersible bore-pump systems since 2002.
Our background includes water-well drilling, mechanical fitting, electrical work, pump installation, fault finding and pump retrieval. Although we no longer provide general water-bore drilling services, that practical experience remains central to how we assess and select pumping equipment.
We provide technical assistance before purchase and ongoing support for the systems we supply.
Request a bore-pump selection
Send us your bore details and pumping requirements. We will assess the application, select suitable equipment and provide a written quotation.
Useful information includes the bore report, pump test, water levels, required flow, delivery elevation, pipework and photographs of the existing installation.
We select equipment from established pump and motor ranges according to the application, performance requirement, availability and whole-of-system value.
Our available ranges include:
- FTA submersible pumps;
- Grundfos bore pumps;
- PM Technology pump sets;
- EXA submersible pumps;
- Franklin Electric pumps and motors;
- Lorentz solar pumping systems; and
- associated controllers, cable, protection and rising-main equipment.
Experience and technical support
Waterborepump Warehouse has been selecting, supplying, installing and supporting submersible bore-pump systems since 2002.
Our background includes water-well drilling, mechanical fitting, electrical work, pump installation, fault finding and pump retrieval. Although we no longer provide general water-bore drilling services, that practical experience remains central to how we assess and select pumping equipment.
We provide technical assistance before purchase and ongoing support for the systems we supply.
Request a bore-pump selection
Send us your bore details and pumping requirements. We will assess the application, select suitable equipment and provide a written quotation.
Useful information includes the bore report, pump test, water levels, required flow, delivery elevation, pipework and photographs of the existing installation.
Picture of installed submersible pump and controller.
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Packaged pump kit ready for dispatch. Kit includes 4" submersible pump and drive motor, pump starter and submersible pump cable. All connections have been made and tested ready to install.
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