Borehole pump stopped working? We find the fault, pull the pump and repair or replace whatever has failed – pump end, motor, cable, control box or controller – and get your water running again. We are Pretoria-based pump specialists with qualified electricians on the team, and because we stock pumps, motors, controllers and spares, most jobs don’t wait for parts.
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WhatsApp us what the pump is doing, the borehole depth and a photo of the pump label or control box – we’ll tell you what it most likely is and what it will cost to fix.
Borehole pump problems we fix
- Pump runs but little or no water – worn impellers, a split or disconnected rising main, a blocked inlet screen, or the water level has dropped below the pump.
- Pump won’t start or trips the breaker – burnt or earthed motor, a failed cable joint, a bad start capacitor or control box, or lightning and surge damage.
- Pump keeps switching on and off – a faulty pressure switch or flow controller, a waterlogged pressure tank or a leak in the system.
- Pump runs dry and overheats – the pump is pumping more than the borehole can deliver; we lower the pump or add dry-run protection.
- Sand or dirty water – often a pump that is too big for the borehole’s yield or installed too close to the bottom.
- Controller and VSD faults – intelligent borehole controllers, variable speed drives and solar pump inverters.
What we do
- On-site fault finding – electrical tests on the motor and cable (insulation, current draw, supply voltage) plus flow and pressure checks, so we fix the cause and not just the symptom.
- Pump pulling and re-installation – safely removing and refitting the pump, rising main and cable.
- Repairs and replacements – pump ends, borehole motors, drop cable and joints, control boxes and capacitors.
- New borehole pump installations – pump, motor, cable, rising main, base plate and control, sized for your borehole’s depth and yield.
- Protection upgrades – dry-run protection, intelligent controllers and surge protection to stop the same failure happening again.
- Booster pumps, pressure tanks and solar pump systems – supply, installation and repairs.
How it works
- Send us the details. WhatsApp or call with the borehole depth, pump depth (if you know it), what the pump is doing and photos of the pump label, invoice or control box.
- We quote and book a time. We explain the likely fault and the options before any work starts.
- We repair or replace on site. Most parts come straight from our stock in Pretoria.
- We test before we leave. Flow, pressure and motor current are checked with the system running.
Repair or replace?
A pump that is only a few years old with a single failed part is usually worth repairing. When the pump end is badly worn, the motor is burnt and the cable is tired, a new set is often better value – and a good time to fit a pump that properly matches your borehole. We will give you both prices so you can decide.
Tip: if your pump was oversized for the borehole, it will keep running dry. Our borehole pump sizing guide explains how to choose the right size.
Have this ready when you contact us
- Borehole depth and diameter (e.g. 4″ or 6″), and the yield from the drilling certificate if you have it
- Pump and motor details – model, kW and voltage (220 V or 380 V)
- What the pump is doing: not starting, tripping, low flow, cycling on and off, dirty water
- Where the water goes: a tank on a stand, a pressure system or irrigation
Areas
We do on-site repairs and installations in Pretoria and the surrounding areas – ask us if you are further out. Pumps, motors, controllers and spares are delivered nationwide.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a borehole pump repair cost?
It depends on the depth of the pump, what has failed and whether the pump has to be pulled. Send us the details on WhatsApp and we will quote before any work is done.
Can a burnt borehole motor be rewound?
Larger motors often can. For smaller 4″ motors a new motor is usually the more economical and reliable choice – we will advise you on both.
Do you also install booster pumps and pressure tanks?
Yes – booster pumps, pressure tanks, flow controllers and smart constant-pressure pumps for homes, farms and businesses.