Upthrusting in Boreholes
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John Tonkin offers some solutions to a common cause of failure in borehole pumps, Upthrusting.
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Borehole Pump Installation Practice Part 1: Non-Return Valves
/In Part 1 of this series of articles aimed at ensuring a long and cost-effective borehole pump installation, we look at Non-Return Valves (NRVs).
Read MoreAre boreholes a good investment?
/Boreholes can save end-users money on their water bill, but how much money are we talking about? And how long will it take to recoup the investment? In this article, Kobus Troskie and Andrew Johnstone analyse two examples of the cost and savings of borehole water and the findings are quite astounding.
Read MoreMaking cents of a borehole installation
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The depth at which you’re pumping water from a borehole matters a great deal if you’re keen to hang on to your Rands and cents, explains John Tonkin.
Read MoreLightning: the not-so-silent borehole pump killer
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Electrical surges from lightning can cause untold damage to borehole installations. In this article, we assess the damage and outline some steps that you can take to protect your borehole installation from lightning damage.
Read MoreUpthrusting in Boreholes
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John Tonkin offers some solutions to a common cause of failure in borehole pumps, Upthrusting.
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