Today we are drilling a new submersible water bore near Lake Monger in Wembley.
The new submersible bore will replace a really old shallow well which has given up the ghost. Shown here is the 4 inch bore casing ready to go down the newly drilled bore. Also shown is the bags of drillers gravel which will be poured down the outside of the slotted bore casing to act as a primary filter.
If you would like one of our experienced team to drop around to discuss a new water bore for your home 1300 734 300 or visit our main website http://www.virginbores.com.au
Today we visited a customer in Ferndale about a new water bore for their home after they rang us on 9246 0111.
Ferndale is a south-eastern suburb of Perth and is in the City of Canning.
There are clays and potential salinity in the area so we would use our considerable local knowledge and experience to ensure water flow is maximized and salt level is minimized.
The 4 inch submersible bore hole will be drilled to about 18 meters as that is the base of the superficial acquirer at this particular house. The Department of Water data base gives us a lot of the information we need.
If you would like a quote on a new submersible bore HERE or call us anytime on 9246 0111.
We have also drilled many water bores in the surrounding areas of Wilson, Lynwood Riverton and Cannington. With nearly 20 years in the business we have the expertise.
This old well in Myaree has had a carport built over the top. We are looking at converting it to a submersible pump which will be accessed by a hatch in the new liquid limestone floor. Call 9246 0111.
Old style well in Myaree to be replaced
If have been in the business nearly 20 years and have extensive knowledge in Myaree and the surrounding areas of Melville and Booragoon.
If you live in the Myaree area and have an old well and would like to consider a modern submersible water bore call us on 9246 0111 or go to our website HERE
A good review for one of the team at Virgin Bores. As we say on our letterhead “Thank you for the business – we appreciate it!”
Our service teams are on the road and fully equipped to fix your bore electrical problem quickly.
This happy Perth bore service customer had an electrical problem fixed quickly. If you have a bore repair needed at your Perth home call us on 9246 0111 7 days a week or visit our main website here.
We had an unusual service call yesterday (9246 0111) about a submersible bore pump that was producing only about 25% of the water that it normally delivered.
Pump and motor uncoupled showing shaft.
We ruled out all the normal things like a hole in the poly rising main, pump wasn’t running backwards, none of the “normal” causes.??? When we winched the submersible pump to the surface we found the shaft joining the motor to the “wet-end” (pump) seemed OK but on uncoupling the submersible pump we noted inconsistencies. Found the shaft had sheared actually inside the pump leaving the first 4 of 12 impellers still turning. Quite an uncommon fault.
Submersible pump shaft snapped
Further detective work found the unusual auto start device had been turning the pump on/off, on/off incessantly contributing to the failure. Replaced the pump and installed it all back down the borehole with the original motor. Tested and all good now!
We have been in the water boring business for nearly 20 years and know how to repair and service water bores in Perth. We are a family business and will look after you.
Call us anytime on 9246 0111 or Troy on mobile 0408 454 130. Our mobile bore service teams visit all Perth suburbs.
There is more information on water bores in Perth HERE
We uncovered this curious old valve in a job south of the river. The younger retic serviceman on the job had never seen one before.
They are actually a Fimco Hydro Indexing Valve rarely seen in Perth home reticulation systems anymore. This model can handle 4 zones or stations on a reticulation system. These cam-operated valves were used to split up the water delivery from some older well style bores around Perth. No wires or electronics involved.
Old style indexing valve
Each time the bore started the valve opening would move around to divert water to one of four downward facing delivery pipes that can’t be seen clearly in this picture.
We have the knowledge and experience to solve any Perth bore or reticulation problem. You can visit our main website here or call 9246 0111 to book a service visit.
Most bores work seamlessly for many years with no problems start but there are sometimes some with problems. Common Perth bore faults include,
Old wells that have lost prime.
Submersible pumps that won’t start.
Bore circuit breakers that trip or fuses that are blown.
Reticulation controllers that are not working.
Blown bore pump start capacitors.
Electrical faults.
Pump motor fusion (often covered by insurance).
Whatever your bore problem no doubt we have seen it before as we have been in the business for nearly 20 years and are very experienced in bore repair in Perth.
When we are out and about repairing old water bores sometimes we find a bore is beyond economical repair. Often the only sensible thing to do is install a new submersible bore because the homes mains water pressure won’t be strong enough to power reticulation that was configured for the old bore. Of course we are asked who we can recommend to drill a new one. We always confidently recommend our installation division, Virgin Bores. Visit the website here for more new water bore info or a bore quote, 1300 734 300
Our mobile service teams do prompt repairs to ALL TYPES of Water Bores & Reticulation Sprinkler Systems Perth metro-wide. Free phone advice. Our experience saves you time and money. Bore repair HOTLINE 1300 734 300 North of River: Troy 0408454130 South of River: Brett 0411511611
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