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Pumping smartly

Practical guides to sizing and water supply, from the NERO Pumps engineers. No marketing fluff, just what actually helps you decide.

Solar

6 min read

Irrigation without a power grid: when is a solar pump worth it?

On farms, pastures and orchards there's often no electricity near the well. A solar-powered borehole pump works directly off the panel, without an inverter or fuel. We look at when it can replace a generator.

Self-priming

7 min read

How to choose a self-priming pump for your garden

Suction lift has a physical limit, and pipe diameter matters just as much as pump power. Here's what to watch for with drilled wells and rainwater tanks.

Borehole

6 min read

Borehole pump sizing: well diameter decides first

For a deep drilled well, a borehole pump is the right approach. But before choosing power output, the diameter of the well casing sets the limit. Here's the correct order of steps.