Electric Irrigation Pumps - Performance and Efficiency

Tests of irrigation pumps across New South Wales have found that many were not performing efficiently, either because the wrong pump had been chosen for the job, or because the pump was worn.

If the pump is not doing its job, this can increase pumping costs and reduce productivity. To contain costs, you need to monitor your energy usage regularly and repair and maintain the pump to operate efficiently.

This Primefact describes a simple way to work out the pumping costs and the energy efficiency of your electric pump.