Electricity is rapidly becoming the preferred method for powering pumps, especially when there’s easy access to the grid. Electric pumps use alternating current (AC) power from the grid to operate, which can be less expensive than diesel, produce no local carbon emissions, and are far quieter. If you’re thinking that electric power might be more sustainable, you might be right, but don’t forget that your electric grid could be powered by fossil fuels.

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June 19, 2023

There are four common pump types for irrigation use. Each operates on a different mechanism for different purposes, mostly informed by the water source that you're pumping from.