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How much does it cost to pump?

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Series: Agfact E5.10  Edition: First edition  Last updated: 01 Jan 2003

To contain pumping costs, energy usage should be monitored regularly and the pump should be repaired and maintained to operate efficiently. Keeping track of a pump's costs may save a lot of money and keep the irrigation system performing properly.

This Agfact describes a simple procedure to work out the pumping costs for electric pumps.

 

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