Knowledge Base
Practical guides to choosing, installing and looking after water pumps — written for Australian conditions.
Most pump problems start before the pump is ever switched on — the wrong type for the job, a suction line that is too long, a tank that was never pre-charged. These guides walk through the decisions that matter, using real numbers from the Rural Max range so you can size a system with confidence.
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How to Choose the Right Water Pump
A four-question method for narrowing 50 pumps down to the one that suits your water source, your distance and your flow requirement.
7 min read Read → Technical ReferenceUnderstanding Flow Rate, Head and Pump Curves
Why a pump never delivers its maximum flow and maximum head at the same time, and how to calculate the total dynamic head your system actually demands.
7 min read Read → InstallationInstalling a Domestic Pressure Pump
Siting, suction line design, priming and commissioning a surface pressure pump — the steps that decide whether it runs for a decade or fails in a season.
7 min read Read → TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Common Pump Problems
Symptom-by-symptom diagnosis for pumps that will not start, will not prime, cycle constantly, lose pressure or trip the overload.
8 min read Read →Browse by Topic
Pump Selection
Work out which pump suits your water source, your distance and your flow requirements before you buy.
3 guides 02Technical Reference
Flow, head, pressure and pump curves explained, with the conversions and calculations you need.
2 guides 03Installation
Step-by-step guidance on siting, plumbing, priming and commissioning your pump safely.
2 guides 04Water Management
Pressure tanks, automatic controllers and discharge hoses — how the supporting system fits together.
4 guides 05Maintenance
Servicing schedules and seasonal tasks that add years to the working life of a pump.
1 guide 06Troubleshooting
Diagnose the common faults — no water, low pressure, rapid cycling, tripping overloads.
1 guide 07Tools & Equipment
Diamond core drilling and site equipment: selecting bits, setting speeds and working safely.
1 guideAll Guides
Pump Selection
Choosing the right pump
Technical Reference
How the numbers work
Installation
Getting it in correctly
Water Management
Tanks, controls and delivery
Maintenance
Keeping it running
Troubleshooting
When something goes wrong
Still not sure which pump you need?
Tell us your water source, the distance and height you need to move water, and what you are supplying. We will point you at the right model.