The customer, a citrus farmer has numerous farms in this South West Coast area of South Africa. The water is aggressive with galvanised pipes lasting less than 18 months. This customer had a problem with his pump and had to remove the pipe and pump for repairs.

The time and disruptions involved in removing the galvanised pipes caused the farmer to become very frustrated with this system. Not to mention the fact that these lengths have to be removed and totally replaced within two years of operation.

Under the extreme African climate, the crop was at risk and Boreline® was the only option.

The 75m (250ft) length of 4″ Boreline® was supplied to the customer within 24 hours of the factory receiving the order.

The hose is laid on the ground and attached to the pump with the Boreline® couplings. The power cable is then attached along the entire length with the available cable straps. This is attached to the tractor and simply lowered into the borehole.

The entire job took a couple of hours and the crops were being irrigated before midday sun.

As can be seen from the photos, the Boreline® is very easy to install and retrieve. Due to the materials used in the manufacture of Boreline®, the product does not corrode or scale internally. The life span of the entire system is thus increased considerably.

The result, as can be witnessed by the photos, is one of immense pride, courage and satisfaction at the success of this project.

The pump, pipe and cable are now lowered into the borehole.

Satisfaction after another job well done.