What are the benefits of a solar-powered submersible bore pump?


A bore pump is a type of submersible water pump that is able to draw up or deliver water from below ground. There are many uses for this type of pump, from agriculture to rural residential uses. With the bore pump, it has a pump that uses force in order to bring water from underground to a tank located above ground. Some of these pumps are solar-powered, which uses installed solar panels to provide natural UV energy for using the pump, providing a wide range of benefits. Consider these benefits to having a bore pump that is powered by solar energy.

The Pump Can Be Used in Any Rural Area

In many cases, the bore pump is needed in areas that are more rural or not anywhere close to power lines. With a solar-powered water pump, all it needs is enough sunlight and solar panels in order to build up solar energy. This makes the pump more mobile-friendly, where it can be placed anywhere without having to worry about how close the power lines are. This is why it is used so often for agricultural industries that often need it for their livestock or farming purposes.

You Don't Rely On Local Utilities

If you use a bore pump that is connected to the local power lines, this requires the utilities to be active in order to use the pump. What if there was a power outage? You would then be out of luck and would not be able to use the pump unless you had stored energy from previous uses. With a solar-powered pump, you don't need to worry about when the power is turned on or possible outages due to severe weather conditions. As long as you have sunlight, you have a way to power the pump.

Taking Care of Livestock is a Breeze

When you have a lot of land with livestock, it can be a real pain having to get water from a well, then bringing it to where your livestock is. With a solar-powered water pump, you can move it closer to where your animals are or use multiple pumps throughout your land. This allows for more distribution points for the water. It also keeps the animals from drinking from waterways on your land, which can ultimately lead to that water becoming contaminated.

They Are Low-Maintenance

Since you aren't using traditional energy sources for the water pump, you have an option that requires minimal maintenance. Once the pump and solar panels are installed, the rest doesn't require much upkeep. Aside from the occasional repairs for the pump or storage tank, it is mostly maintenance-free.

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Work Horses and Other Old School Farming Techniques

Welcome to my blog. My name is Molly, and I have always adored handmade things, old techniques and the workmanship of most old homes. When I finally settled down on a small farm with my partner, I wanted to explore those old school farming techniques. We bought a plow pulled by horses and began to explore the ancient methods of planting with moon cycles. If you want to read about caring for work horses or if you want to look at facts about any other old school farming techniques, you have come to the right place. Please, explore this blog and enjoy.