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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Legal and responsible use of domestic boreholes
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While domestic boreholes do not usually require licences to abstract groundwater, there are some possible exceptions. There is also the growing need for South Africans to become more responsible water users.
Read MoreGround Water Practitioners … a leading Borehole Contractor since 1980
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Congratulations to Ground Water Practitioners (GWP) on your 40th anniversary.
Read MoreSolar-powered farm shows the way
/An extremely successful cash crop enterprise in a relatively arid region of South Africa.
Read MoreWhat to do about High TSS Values a.k.a Sandy Boreholes
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Ensuring optimum system performance from a groundwater installation in sandy conditions requires planning and specific skills. This article explains the implications of pumping water with a high TSS value, and what can be done if you are faced with a "sandy borehole".
Read MoreWhat to look for when drilling a borehole
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Most popular article in 2019 based on page views! To alleviate the strain on municipal water, many municipalities are encouraging home owners to drill boreholes on their properties. But what should end-users consider before making this investment? In this article, we give an overview of some of the aspects you should consider.
Read MoreRising above the silos
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If I think back to the many pump installation failures I’ve seen, the idea of "silo mentality" is a common thread running through most of them. Many installations fail due to poor or non-existent communication or lack of a teamwork ethic. In this article, you'll learn some strategies to break down organisational silos so that you, your team, and your organisation, can become more productive.
Read MoreSelecting the right borehole pump
/So the borehole is drilled and now it’s time to install a borehole pump. In this article, we go through the factors that a reputable pump installer would consider when selecting a pump for a borehole installation. The aim is that you, the end-user, understand why a particular pump has been selected for your borehole.
Read MoreIs my borehole running dry?
/Borehole owners often worry that their borehole might be running dry. This article gives end-users of borehole water a better idea of how the water in their boreholes is recharged.
Read MoreJooste Cylinder & Pump Company celebrates 50 years
/Congratulations to Jooste Cylinder & Pump Company on 50 years of servicing the groundwater industry.
Read MoreBorehole Pump Installation Practice Part 3 - Root Cause Analysis and Remedial Strategies
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In Part 3 of this series of articles aimed at ensuring a long and cost-effective borehole pump installation, we look at the need for Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and remedial strategies to prevent any further premature failures.
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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