Brumby Pump

[FallbrookFarmer]

Saw this well pump on YouTube, and was wondering if anyone has any experience with installation/use of them, and also if there is a US equivalent?
(If you haven't seen the video, it's about an air powered water pump, that seems to be a lot less subject to breakdown than a electric pump). Thanks.

 

[dave1949]

Hi Fallbrook Farmer,

Here is an American air powered well pump:

Aermotor Windmill Company Inc.- Economical Energy Wind Water Pump - Welcome

:thumbsup::laughing: Dave.

 

[FallbrookFarmer]

Hi Fallbrook Farmer,

Here is an American air powered well pump:

Aermotor Windmill Company Inc.- Economical Energy Wind Water Pump - Welcome

:thumbsup::laughing: Dave.

Hi Dave
Sorry, I should have been more specific, its uses COMPRESSED air, like from a compressor.
If you look on you tube, a Guy in Ecuador(health ranger) is using one, no moving parts, except a floating ball.

 

[dave1949]

Hi Dave
Sorry, I should have been more specific, its uses COMPRESSED air, like from a compressor.
If you look on you tube, a Guy in Ecuador(health ranger) is using one, no moving parts, except a floating ball.

Sorry for what? I was just pulling your leg a bit. Seriously, I don't know anything about the pump you are looking for info on, have heard of them though. It sounds like it would be reasonable. I wonder what the limitations may be.
Dave.

 

[FallbrookFarmer]

Sorry for what? I was just pulling your leg a bit. Seriously, I don't know anything about the pump you are looking for info on, have heard of them though. It sounds like it would be reasonable. I wonder what the limitations may be.
Dave.

I WAS wondering why my pants seemed shorter today!

 

[dave1949]

I looked at the 'net info on these pumps. I think they may only be used for pumping into a non-pressurized tank or pond. A regular house service well pump pumps into a pressurized tank.

Also, as to cost, the Brumby and a good submersible don't seem that far apart, plus you need a constant duty cycle air compressor to run it. Constant duty cycle means the compressor motor, etc. has to be capable of running for long periods (hours) at a time.

The amount of standing/static water above the Brumby pump is critical apparently for it to function (bubbly water is lighter than non-bubbly water).

The benefits seem to be the Brumby is not affected by sand and scale or grit, and it is not ruined if the water level in the well drops below the pump.

There are a couple Aussie's and NZer's on here, maybe they will pick up this thread.

Dave.

 

[dcyrilc]

Have you tried contacting Brumby pumps? They say on their website that if they don't have a distributer in your part of the world that they will deal directly. It never hurts to ask questions/prices.

 

[FallbrookFarmer]

I would be using irrigation,rather than domestic water.
It seems as thought they have a patent on the design, so I guess a US equivalent isn't likely.
Sooo-- anybody from down under have any of the straight dope?

 

[jaquetarr]

I've contacted brumby pumps in AU. There is no American dealer so they will sell one directly to you. With shipping it runs about $1200/ I'd have to check emails for the exact number.
The Aeromoter website powers a buffalo brand pump. (memory problem?)
I have today just installed an buffalo airlift pump, set about 400 ft and using a Husky air comp set about 50 psi to pump water. The rate is about 1 gal per min. Air compressor ran all the time.
Well water level is at 270 ft down, pump is set at 400ft.
discharge was open ended as I was watching it work. The discharge would have to be directed to an open tank to vent the airflow and eleminate any back pressure.

I can tell you the Brumby pump is about 7 ft long & the buffalo is about 14 inches.
Be glad to answer any other questions,
Rgds,
tim

 

[FallbrookFarmer]

I've contacted brumby pumps in AU. There is no American dealer so they will sell one directly to you. With shipping it runs about $1200/ I'd have to check emails for the exact number.
The Aeromoter website powers a buffalo brand pump. (memory problem?)
I have today just installed an buffalo airlift pump, set about 400 ft and using a Husky air comp set about 50 psi to pump water. The rate is about 1 gal per min. Air compressor ran all the time.
Well water level is at 270 ft down, pump is set at 400ft.
discharge was open ended as I was watching it work. The discharge would have to be directed to an open tank to vent the airflow and eleminate any back pressure.

I can tell you the Brumby pump is about 7 ft long & the buffalo is about 14 inches.
Be glad to answer any other questions,
Rgds,
tim

Thanks for the info.
It would seem that the Buffalo and the Brumby are similar, I will call Buffalo to get more info.
The Buffalo certainly is a LOT cheaper, so that's a plus.
Are you satisfied as to the results that you got?