Question 1

What size irrigation pump do I need?

Accepted Answer

The size of an irrigation pump will depend on what it is irrigating as well as the nozzles being used and the pipework arrangement.

Question 2

What is an irrigation pump?

Accepted Answer

A pump to supply water for irrigation purposes i.e. to water crops or grass.

Question 3

What is the best irrigation pump?

Accepted Answer

The best irrigation pump is a reliable and energy efficient pump that can provide the duty needed for the required application.

Question 4

Why won't my irrigation pump prime?

Accepted Answer

It is best for the unit and attached system to be inspected by a suitably mechanically trained person. Although this depends on the pump being used as an irrigation pump as some pumps used for irrigation do not require priming.

Question 5

Why won't my irrigation pump shut off?

Accepted Answer

If the irrigation pump is supposed to operate automatically with a controls system it is best that someone suitably electrically trained to inspect the pump and controls, which T-T Controls can help with.

Question 6

Why won't my irrigation pump switch on?

Accepted Answer

Whether the irrigation pump is manually or automatically operated, it is best that someone suitably electrically trained inspect the pump (and controls if appropriate), which T-T Controls can help with.

Question 7

Why will my irrigation pump not hold pressure?

Accepted Answer

The main cause for a drop in pressure is a leak in the system or the pressure vessel has failed, causing a drop in pressure of the system.

Question 8

Where is best to buy an irrigation pump?

Accepted Answer

We at T-T Pumps sell irrigation pumps as well as offering bespoke sizings for the pumps and accompanying control systems as required.

Question 9

Where to install an irrigation pump?

Accepted Answer

Normally an irrigation pump will be installed near the water supply or water tank that is feeding the system and then pump the water to where the irrigation is required.

Question 10

How to replace an irrigation pump motor?

Accepted Answer

Replacing a pump motor should be done by a suitablly mechanically and electrically trained person. T-T Pumps have travelling site engineers as well as a workshop at our site that can help with this.

Question 11

How do you control an irrigation pump?

Accepted Answer

Our T-T Controls department can create bespoke controls for an irrigation system to match your desired operation for the system. One (simple) example would be a timer that runs the system at specified times.

Question 12

How do you use an irrigation pump?

Accepted Answer

Connect the irrigation pump to a water supply and electrical supply then have it pump water to the desired crops or grass etc.

Question 13

How to troubleshoot irrigation pump?

Accepted Answer

Speak to a competent electrically and mechanically trained engineer, you can call or email T-T Pumps for help with pump-related enquiries.

Question 14

How do you winterize an irrigation pump?

Accepted Answer

Check the O&M manual for the pump and check what temperature range the pump can work in. If the pump needs protection from low temperatures take care that it still has sufficient cooling for the motor to run without overheating.

Question 15

How to drain an irrigation pump?

Accepted Answer

A variety of pump types can be used as irrigation pumps, not all of which will hold water however to drain the pump and pipework any non-return valves will need to be opened or removed.

Question 16

How is an irrigation pump set up and pressurized?

Accepted Answer

Once the pumps are installed and commissioned the pipework system must be sealed and then the pumps are turned on in order to provide the pressurization within the system. This should be done by a suitably mechanically trained person, T-T Pumps has travelling site engineers who can help with pressurizing systems.

Question 17

How do you wire an irrigation pump?

Accepted Answer

Competent electrically trained engineers should connect the unit, T-T Pumps have travelling site engineers as well as a workshop at our site that can help with this.

Question 18

How do you replace an irrigation pump?

Accepted Answer

If you contact T-T Pumps with the details of your application and / or the name of your current pump model we can size a replacement unit for you. Please note it is best practice to size from application details.

Question 19

How to calculate an irrigation pump size?

Accepted Answer

The size of an irrigation pump will depend on what it is irrigating as well as the nozzles being used and pipework arrangement. T-T Pumps can do bespoke sizings for irrigation pumps if provided with the details of the application.

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