Protect your Farms Water Supply: The Essential Case for Using a Water Level Alarm

Protect your Farms Water Supply: The Essential Case for Using a Water Level Alarm

With the rising cost of mains water, many farmers are opting for private water supplies to meet their farm’s needs from yard washing to irrigation to cattle drinking water. Water is usually pumped from private sources like boreholes or streams, to a storage tank, allowing for distribution to various locations on the farm at a consistent pressure. But, distribution of this water can only be reliable if the water is in fact there!...

ENQUIRY

Whisper Pumps received an enquiry from a North Yorkshire based agricultural machinery distributor who primarily serve the dairy industry. Many of their customers rely on private water supplies, and they were seeking a solution to prevent these systems from running dry, which could lead to costly system failures and loss of supply! Without a dependable water source, cows would be left without water, leading to not only dehydration but also lots of empty troughs being carried out the shed – yes, we mean by the cows!

THE SOLUTION

The Whisper Pumps water level alarm!

We specify our water level alarms to be installed on water storage tanks to provide visual and audible alerts when the water level exceeds or, in this case, drops below a predetermined threshold. These notifications offer several advantages, the most crucial being that they give you time to address any issues before your cows run out of water. The agricultural merchant recommends that dairy farmers with private water supplies maintain at least 20,000 litres of stored water for every 250 cows. This amount ensures that the tank level can fluctuate according to demand while keeping a sufficient buffer.

To enhance their customers’ peace of mind, water tank low level alarms are now recommended as an essential addition to their setup. This way, if a water level issue occurs, you’ll be promptly informed! The tank water level alarm can be adjusted to your desired level; for example, in a 20,000 litre tank, the water tank alarm can be set to trigger when the tank is ¾ empty, providing you with ample time to take action.

Our customer purchases these low water level alarms, and many other products from Whisper Pumps. James shared the “Whisper Pumps team are extremely knowledgeable about the products they sell. Their practical experience is worth a lot today, and whenever we encounter any water-related issues, they are the people we turn too”.

So, can you see how implementing a tank water level alarm can help you or your customers safeguard livestock, limit downtime when it comes to irrigation and prevent costly system failures? By partnering with suppliers like Whisper Pumps, we not only recommend top quality products but also assist you in navigating challenges, as demonstrated in this example. By prioritising water management, farmers can ensure the health of their herds and the success of their agricultural endeavors for years to come.