Irrigaton Systems

Pump Testing

What is it?

A pump test can locate problems with your pumping plant before they cause major problems or cost you more money than they should. We often find that vertical shaft turbine pumps are out of adjustment and do not need major repairs. This adjustment is done on the spot and you start saving the very next time you use the pump. The cost of the service can be paid back in as quickly as 24 hours[1].

A pump test can evaluate a new system to see if the pumping plant is performing the way it was engineered to. When pumping plants are designed, it is assumed that they will run at a specific place on the pump manufactures pump curve. When they are off of this curve the pump will cost you more to run.

Our pump test is performed by measuring the water flow rate through pipe using specialized equipment (either a Panametric flow meter or a manometer with Prandtl tube). By taking into consideration the size of the motor (input horsepower), the pumping water level and operating pressure (total dynamic head) and the gallons per minute we are able to generate a report stating the efficiency with which the pump operates. The report also reflects the local energy costs and what the potential savings are from improving the efficiency by having the pump serviced as well as the “Overall Plant Efficiency”, Bowl Efficiency, Well Yield, and cost to pump a set amount of water (million of gallons or acre-feet)

      Who should be tested?

The primary target market customer includes municipalities, pump service companies and well drillers, high rise buildings, agriculture, industries, heavy water users such as golf courses, irrigation and landscape designers and title companies for property sales that are on well water. We test all kinds of water pumps from ½ hp submersible domestic pumps to 700 hp deep well turbine pumps. 

      Why get tested?

Our pump efficiency test identifies potential energy savings that can be achieved by servicing your pumps. Often times these savings can be over $1,000 a year.

      When to be tested?

The frequency of testing your pump depends upon the duty cycle of the pump. Pumps that run frequently, such as ________ should be services annually. Moderate duty pumps, such as _______ should be tested every other year and infrequently used pumps, such as storm water pumps, should be tested every three years. In addition to these, most real estate transactions require a pump test with the sale of a property that utilizes well water.

 Irrigation Testing

      What is it?

Our irrigation test tests your irrigation system’s efficiency and also shows you management practices that can save you money and increase crop yields.  Testing is tailored to your specific needs as we evaluate your __________ to identify the efficiency of your irrigation system and identify potential areas for savings.        

Also, our Irrigation System Analysis can show you the difference between using a deep well versus surface water.  We can evaluate landscape/turf, furrow, drip, border strip, and linear move/hand and move/under-tree sprinkler systems.

      Who should be tested?

                  Everyone who is breathing.

      Why get tested?

Don’t let your profits go down the drain. We locate problems before they result in major failures as well as making recommendation based on industry best practices.

      When to be tested?

If your irrigation system is new, the test will determine if you got what you paid for.