How to choose the correct submersible pump?
Submersible Bore Pump How-To Guides
Waterborepump Warehouse provides practical information to help you select, install, operate and troubleshoot submersible bore pumps and their associated equipment.
These guides are based on more than 25 years' experience selecting, supplying, installing and servicing submersible pump systems throughout Australia.
Selecting the correct bore pump-
A submersible pump must be selected for the required flow rate and total pumping head—not simply the bore depth or pump outlet size.
Correct selection requires information including:
Send us your bore and pumping information and we can recommend a suitable pump system for your application.
Send Bore Information
Submersible bore pump guides
Fault-finding guide-
Diagnose common problems including a pump that will not start, runs without delivering water, produces low pressure, trips its protection, cycles rapidly or will not switch off.
Submersible Bore Pump Fault-Finding Guide
Submersible pump installation-
A practical overview of preparing and installing a submersible pump, motor, rising main, electrical cable, bore cap and controls.
Submersible Pump Installation Guide
Submersible cable splicing-
Step-by-step instructions for joining a submersible motor lead to the correctly sized underwater drop cable using a waterproof cable-splice kit.
Submersible Pump Cable Splice Guide
Submersible pump cable sizing-
Use our calculator to estimate the required submersible cable size according to motor size, supply voltage and cable length. Correct cable sizing helps limit voltage drop and protect the pump motor.
Submersible Pump Cable Calculator
Pressure-switch adjustment-
Learn how a pressure switch starts and stops a pump, how bore drawdown affects the available cut-out pressure, and how to recognise the difference between an adjustment issue and a faulty switch.
Pressure Switch Adjustment Guide
Submersible pump shrouds-
Find out when a motor-cooling shroud is required and how it directs water past the submersible motor to provide adequate cooling.
Submersible Pump Shroud Guide
Solar pump guides-
Solar-panel installation
General guidance covering the positioning, mounting and connection of solar panels used with solar water-pumping systems.
Solar Panel Installation Guide
Solar pump voltages can be hazardous. Panel configuration must match the controller’s permitted voltage and current limits.
Electrical connections and system commissioning should be completed by a suitably qualified person.
Grundfos control guides-
Grundfos PRO-tect AUTO ME setup and PM Technology Auto-ME
Setup information for the Grundfos PRO-tect AUTO ME pump-protection unit, including operating and protection settings.
Grundfos PRO-tect AUTO ME Setup Guide
Grundfos SQFlex CU200 wiring-
Wiring information for connecting a Grundfos SQFlex system to the CU200 control unit, level switch and associated equipment.
Grundfos SQFlex CU200 Wiring Guide
Important safety information-
Submersible pump systems combine electricity, water, pressure and heavy equipment.
Always isolate the electrical supply before opening or working on a pressure switch, controller, starter, junction box or other electrical component. A pump that is not operating may still be electrically live.
Electrical wiring, testing and repairs must be carried out by a suitably qualified person.
Pump lifting and installation equipment must be suitable for the complete suspended weight of the pump, motor, rising main, cable and contained water.
Product-specific instructions supplied by the equipment manufacturer take precedence over the general information provided in these guides.
Need help?
If you are unsure about pump selection, installation or fault diagnosis, contact Waterborepump Warehouse before purchasing components or removing a pump from a bore.
Providing the pump model, bore details, water levels, required flow, pipework information, pressure readings and photographs will help us give you useful advice.
Free advice: 1300 727 042
Email: [email protected]
Waterborepump Warehouse supplies submersible bore pumps, motors, controls, cables, rising main and accessories Australia-wide.
These guides are based on more than 25 years' experience selecting, supplying, installing and servicing submersible pump systems throughout Australia.
Selecting the correct bore pump-
A submersible pump must be selected for the required flow rate and total pumping head—not simply the bore depth or pump outlet size.
Correct selection requires information including:
- bore depth;
- standing water level;
- expected dynamic pumping level;
- pump installation depth;
- required flow rate;
- vertical elevation after the bore;
- pipe size and length;
- required outlet pressure;
- available electrical supply; and
- water quality.
Send us your bore and pumping information and we can recommend a suitable pump system for your application.
Send Bore Information
Submersible bore pump guides
Fault-finding guide-
Diagnose common problems including a pump that will not start, runs without delivering water, produces low pressure, trips its protection, cycles rapidly or will not switch off.
Submersible Bore Pump Fault-Finding Guide
Submersible pump installation-
A practical overview of preparing and installing a submersible pump, motor, rising main, electrical cable, bore cap and controls.
Submersible Pump Installation Guide
Submersible cable splicing-
Step-by-step instructions for joining a submersible motor lead to the correctly sized underwater drop cable using a waterproof cable-splice kit.
Submersible Pump Cable Splice Guide
Submersible pump cable sizing-
Use our calculator to estimate the required submersible cable size according to motor size, supply voltage and cable length. Correct cable sizing helps limit voltage drop and protect the pump motor.
Submersible Pump Cable Calculator
Pressure-switch adjustment-
Learn how a pressure switch starts and stops a pump, how bore drawdown affects the available cut-out pressure, and how to recognise the difference between an adjustment issue and a faulty switch.
Pressure Switch Adjustment Guide
Submersible pump shrouds-
Find out when a motor-cooling shroud is required and how it directs water past the submersible motor to provide adequate cooling.
Submersible Pump Shroud Guide
Solar pump guides-
Solar-panel installation
General guidance covering the positioning, mounting and connection of solar panels used with solar water-pumping systems.
Solar Panel Installation Guide
Solar pump voltages can be hazardous. Panel configuration must match the controller’s permitted voltage and current limits.
Electrical connections and system commissioning should be completed by a suitably qualified person.
Grundfos control guides-
Grundfos PRO-tect AUTO ME setup and PM Technology Auto-ME
Setup information for the Grundfos PRO-tect AUTO ME pump-protection unit, including operating and protection settings.
Grundfos PRO-tect AUTO ME Setup Guide
Grundfos SQFlex CU200 wiring-
Wiring information for connecting a Grundfos SQFlex system to the CU200 control unit, level switch and associated equipment.
Grundfos SQFlex CU200 Wiring Guide
Important safety information-
Submersible pump systems combine electricity, water, pressure and heavy equipment.
Always isolate the electrical supply before opening or working on a pressure switch, controller, starter, junction box or other electrical component. A pump that is not operating may still be electrically live.
Electrical wiring, testing and repairs must be carried out by a suitably qualified person.
Pump lifting and installation equipment must be suitable for the complete suspended weight of the pump, motor, rising main, cable and contained water.
Product-specific instructions supplied by the equipment manufacturer take precedence over the general information provided in these guides.
Need help?
If you are unsure about pump selection, installation or fault diagnosis, contact Waterborepump Warehouse before purchasing components or removing a pump from a bore.
Providing the pump model, bore details, water levels, required flow, pipework information, pressure readings and photographs will help us give you useful advice.
Free advice: 1300 727 042
Email: [email protected]
Waterborepump Warehouse supplies submersible bore pumps, motors, controls, cables, rising main and accessories Australia-wide.
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