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Water reticulation plant, storing 40 000 litres of water.
for the project. All the information was loaded onto the
Grundfos Product Centre (GPC) system, which could
determine what materials and specifications would
be required for the whole project. The GPC provided
a full quotation on pump, motor, control box, and all
the required wiring. Additional information such as
accessories, recommended sizes, and tilt angles were
also provided through the GPC. All the products from
Grundfos used in the project are stainless steel.
The SQFlex 14-3 borehole pump formed part of the
recommended products from Grundfos for the project.
The pump is robust and can fit into almost any hole. The
pumps have undergone tests in Namibia in the most
extreme conditions. The pump also requires very little
maintenance and although standard with a two-year
warranty, it is able to last for up to 20 years in some
instances. It has a built-in over voltage and under voltage
protection, as well as dry run protection in case the
borehole runs dry.