Victorian Resources Online (archived)
Archived content — This page contains material from the Victorian Resources Online (VRO) website. It is no longer maintained and is provided for reference only. This content is hosted by CeRDI and is not endorsed by Agriculture Victoria.

Sitemap

4.2.2.9 - What do I choose - diesel or electric operation?

Return to Main Menu | Return to Step 4 | Return to Step 4.2.2 | Next Step

Electric power is generally preferable, both for convenience and ease of operation and lower operating costs if off-peak power can be utilised (see Step 4.2.3.2 for information on pumping costs).
The main consideration in system power supply selection is the cost of providing electricity to the pump site.

Photo: 4.2.2.9a
Diesel powered bore pump supply for pivot
Photo: 4.2.2.9b
Electrically powered pivot pump
CC BY 4.0 AU

This page contains material sourced from the Victorian Resources Online (VRO) website, originally published by the State Government of Victoria.

The content is provided under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Australia licence (CC BY 4.0 AU).

This material is presented in an archived form and is no longer maintained or updated. It is provided for general information only and should not be relied upon as current advice.

This site is hosted by the Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation (CeRDI), Federation University Australia. It is not endorsed by Agriculture Victoria.

Agriculture Victoria does not accept liability for any loss, damage or consequences arising from the use of, or reliance on, this material.