New submersible bore next to the river in Applecross
Our installation arm, Virgin Bores, has just successfully completed the installation of a new water bore in Applecross. The proximity to the river was a concern because of salinity levels so special design considerations were used. These included a high yield stainless steel screen. These screens, designed to allow higher volumes of water in than normal slotted PVC casing are able to be put in at a shallower depth. The less dense fresh water is above the underlying more dense water of higher salinity. Virgin Bores local knowledge helped arrive at a great outcome. Visit our main website http://www.virginbores.com.au or call us 7 days a week on 1300 734 300 or 0408 454 130
We told you recently about a new submersible bore we were drilling in Wembley near Lake Monger.
It was drilled successfully resulting in beautiful and clear water. Pictured is the new submersible bore before it is covered. The submersible bore green lid is only 400 mm by 300 mm. This was drilled to 25 metres, a common depth for a Perth Bore. It was drilled by our installation arm, Virgin Bores, to replace an old well that had failed. If you would like a quote for a new submersible water bore 9246 0111.
Wembley water bore drilled by Virgin Bores
It is covered over with soil and lawn so it is completely invisible. However it is important that the home owner keeps a record of where the bore is for future access.
Virgin Bores was quoting on a new submersible water bore in West Leederville when we spotted this fantastic recycling with an old mattress frame / springs used to make a vertical garden.
Vertical garden made out of mattress inner springs
It makes a perfect frame for the plants to climb on. These plants will flourish with a new submersible water bore and the nutrient rich Perth bore water. The Perth coastal plain is generally ideal for bore water. Unlike the old fashioned wells with the tin lids a modern submersible bore is invisible and silent. It lasts and will save you money. Also with a water bore you can water your garden three days a week instead of two on mains water. Obviously you only water when needed.
What a water bore looks like underground
If you would like talk to us about a new submersible bore check out our website HERE or call us on 9246 0111 7 days a week.
Virgin Bores has just drilled a new submersible water bore in Wembley Downs. By Perth metropolitan area standards it was very deep at 62 metres. The house is on top of the hill near the water tower.
We know in advance how far we have to drill as we look at the depth to water in the Perth Groundwater Atlas.
Pictured here is a trailer mounted air compressor. We use this via the roll of pipe seen on the back of the truck to pump compressed air down the newly drilled bore. This is called “air developing” and flushes the introduced drilling muds out of the borehole and helps develop water flow from the superficial aquifer before we install the submersible pump. Call Virgin Bores anytime 1300 734 300 if you would IIke a quote on a new water bore anywhere in Perth or visit our main website http://www.virginbores.com.au
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 with a tin lid has been running without a retic controller. We are going to automate this old well in Morley.
We will fit an automatic reticulation controller and interface to the clients existing on/off switch. We then replace the manual bore valves (in the foreground of the picture) with automatic solenoid valves.
Hey presto, it will come on automatically and switch from front to rear lawns and it is fully programmable.
If we can help you with a similar issue or anything to do with your bore or reticulation contact one of our friendly team on 9246 0111 or go to our website HERE
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
What are the causes of submersible bore pump motor failures?
The majority of electrical failures of submersible pump motors in residential garden bore installations is as a result of the burning out of stator windings. Causes include, but are not limited to, high voltage surges/spikes and lightning strikes.
Other causes include-
The running of a pump against a “closed head” ( nowhere for the water to pump , closed valve, blocked outlets etc ) with limited water flowing past the submersible motor to aid in cooling, can cause failure of the thrust system. Dead-heading can also result in the “blowing” of the rising poly main line that delivers the water to the surface.
If a pump is run with not enough back pressure or head this can cause premature damage to upthrust bearings. It is important the pump is run on an accepted part of the “pump curve”. In a nutshell it must be running enough, but not too many, sprinklers.
Sand or abrasive matter in the bore which can cause the shaft seal to wear ultimately causing submersible motor failure.
A failed check valve can cause back spinning of the pump impellors as the water flows back down the main line to equalize with static water level. This spins the pump at low RPM with insufficient lubrication. In deeper submersible bores this can, over time, cause failure.
constant stop/start, stop/start of the motor (machine-gunning) may lead to pump/motor shaft failure
Our bore service guys cover all of the Perth greater metropolitan area and are in fully stocked vans. Call us on 9246 0111 to talk to us about your bore or book a bore service online
This terminology is used to describe the single phase motor that drives the submersible “wet-end” or pump. It is not used in reference to three phase submersible pumps. The difference between a “2 wire” and “3 wire” pump is based on the type of motor that is used. A “3 wire” single phase submersible pump motor requires a control box or start box that contains a starting capacitor or start/run capacitor. This box is normally mounted near the power
Lowara bore start box
source or buildings meter box. This has an on/off manual switch and motor running indicator. On installation an electrician puts a 24v relay in this to accept the signal from a reticulation controller if required, thereby automating the start box. Because of the method of starting, the motor requires three “hot” leads (plus a lead for the ground connection) to operate correctly. It is called a “3-wire” due to the three “hot” leads, though there are actually 4
individual wires when you count the earth (ground) wire. On the other hand a “2 wire” motor requires no control/start box because it does not use a starting capacitor.
Sumoto Submersible Start Box
Instead, a “2 wire” motor has a built-in electrical device that is used to start the motor. This only requires the pump to have 2 “hot” leads (plus earth), which is why it is called a “2 wire” pump. But when counting the total number of wires coming to the surface we see a “2 wire” pump actually has 3 wires and a “3 wire” pump actually has 4 wires. Confused? Fixing submersible bores and pumps is what we do every day. Our experience is what sets us apart. Our service teams have the knowledge, experience and tools to get the job done right first time with a minimum of fuss. Call 9246 0111 for any bore service needs Perth and surrounds or book a bore service online
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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