Learn About Pumps & Water Filtration
Practical guides, tips and advice from New Zealand’s pump specialists
Our team has over 20 years of hands-on experience with water pumps and filtration systems. This library of guides is designed to help you understand your water system, make better buying decisions, and get the most from your pump and filtration equipment.
Browse the guides below. If you have a question that is not covered here, call us on 0800 473 414 — we are always happy to talk through your situation.
How to Choose the Right Pump
Confused by pump specifications? This guide explains flow rates, head pressure, bore depths and pump types in plain language so you can pick the right pump the first time.
Water Contaminants Guide
What could be in your water? This guide covers the most common contaminants in New Zealand water supplies — including bore water — and how to treat them effectively.
Why & How to Change Your Water Filter
A blocked filter is worse than no filter at all. Learn when to change your filter cartridges, what to look for, and how to do it yourself — or when to call us.
Water Filtration & UV Guides
Do I Need a UV Water Treatment System?
How to tell if your bore, tank or rainwater supply needs UV — and what it can and can’t do.
Whole-House vs Under-Sink Filtration
Which is right for your home? Compare cost, protection and performance.
UV Lamp & Quartz Sleeve Replacement
How often to replace lamps and sleeves to keep your UV system actually sterilising.
Reading Your Water Test Results
What E. coli, iron, hardness, nitrates and pH mean — and the treatment each needs.
Is My Tank or Rainwater Safe to Drink?
A New Zealand homeowner’s guide to testing and treating roof-collected water.
Can’t find the answer you need? Call our team on 0800 473 414 — free advice, no obligation.