1. How does the Brumby Pump work?
The Brumby uses air to lift the water. It is designed to create a vortex and aerates the water as it lifts it. The only moving part is a special ball in the bottom.The pump delivers water and air, so it comes in spurts. The aeration is very beneficial for wells with iron bacteria and as the air/dissolved oxygen brings the water to life, it supports better health in animals and plants.
2. Does the Brumby Pump corrode?
Brumby Pumps are constructed from 3 different, specially selected, tough plastic materials, each having a specific purpose and chemical and physical properties. They do not corrode, as metallic components do, so are perfect for operation in high salt content water.
3. Can the Brumby Pump handle sand and solids?
The Brumby has no tight tolerances internally, no fast moving components like centrifugal pumps, and no components that rely on close contact like screw pumps.
The Brumby can pump sand, mud and even gravel with no damage, which makes it perfect for sucking/cleaning out silted up bores and wells.
4. How deep should I submerse my pump in water
It depends on your available air pressure. If your compressor can supply 100psi (7Bar) , you can submerse the pump to around 50m (165ft) into the water. The deeper the submersion, the more water it delivers, but the higher the air pressure required to start pumping. Once flowing, the pressure falls. There is nothing to adjust. Just start the compressor. If you go too deep for the air pressure you have available, it stalls. It won't pump.
5. How do I prevent my bore/well pumping dry?
If you have a low producing bore/well and find that flow drops off due to the level drawing down in the bore/well, run the compressor/pump on a 24hr timer. The length of each pumping session and recovery period depends on the performance of your well/bore.
The Brumby Pump won't pump the bore dry. It won't be damaged if it runs out of water either.
6. How do I find the depth of my bore/well?
Lower a weight on a LIGHT string into the bore/well until you feel it hit the bottom. Then mark the string at the top of the well, pull it out and measure the length of the string that was down the well/bore. NOTE. You need to use a light string in deep bores/wells, as the weight of the actual string can make is difficult to feel when you hit the bottom if the string is too heavy and the weight too light.
7. How do I find the static water level?
Lower a bottle ( with a little sand or gravel in it to give it weight if it is a plastic bottle) into the bore/well on the end of a LIGHT string until you feel it hit the water surface. Then mark the string at the top of the bore/well, pull it out and measure the length of the string that was down the well/bore. NOTE. You need to use a light string in deep bores/wells, as the weight of the actual string can make is difficult to feel when you hit the bottom if the string is too heavy and the weight too light. Fishing line is ideal.