southern cross pvc_column_replacement
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Case Study
Replacing YourOld Southern CrossColumn Pipe
Replacing Your Old Southern CrossColumn
WithPVC Column
Case Study
The Problem
Your steel Southern Cross column has been in the ground for 10-30 years and the pump pressure and water supply has been dropping constantly.
The Problem
The pump is pulled up and the column is found to have corroded away and has holes everywhere and in spots only rust is holding it together.
The Problem
In some instances steel pump column has corroded in a time frame of less than 2 years.
The Problem
If the column is replaced by steel again the same occurrence will happen in the same time and the process will just be repeated.
The Problem
You try to find spare parts for your Southern Cross pump, with no luck, or a price that flawed you.
The Problem
Unfortunately no other pump manufacturer used 11 tpi left hand column thread.
REQUIREMENTS
To have a lifetime of plus 10 years
Corrosion resistance
Pump the same amount of water as originally
REQUIREMENTS
To withstand the Installation depth.
Use standard shafts, original if possible.
Use standard tools for assembly
REQUIREMENTS
Connect to your Southern cross discharge head and column thread on your pump.
SOLUTIONS
The solution is to use replace the old corroded steel column with a non-corrosive material.
SOLUTIONS
The new column to be the same length as the original column so the column shaft can be re-used.
DEPS Answer
To manufacture and supply new column made from PVC, which is noncorrosive and its integrity is strong enough to withstand the bore installations depth.
DEPS Answer
The column will have the same overall length as the original, so that the column shaft can be reused.
DEPS Answer
Stainless or Bronze adaptors are manufactured so the Pvc column will fit the discharge head and the pump discharge thread.
Alternatives
Other Alternatives where to use fibreglass column, this has to be imported or manufactured, with a lead time of over many months.
Alternatives
Stainless pipe could be used, but is very expensive.
Steel column can be painted with a epoxy paint or dipped,
Keep replacing every few years.
REQUIREMENTS
Connect to your Southern cross discharge head and column thread on your pump.
The End Result
The specialized Pvc column was delivered on time and successfully installed by the pump installer.
The End Result
After having the Pvc column in the ground for over 2 years it was pulled up and inspected, there was no sign of any issues.
The End Result
Pvc column has been used for over 12 years now and there has not been an issue with this product failing
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Bore Casing & Screens Pipes & Components Environmental Drilling Water Treatment Safety Products Sand Spears Pumps
1300 133 000 0457 819 610 www.deps.com.au
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1300 133 000 0457 819 610 www.deps.com.au
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