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Flood Control to Farming: Unlocking the Versatility of Water Pumps

Flood Control to Farming: Unlocking the Versatility of Water Pumps

  21 June 2023
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“2022 will be remembered as the year of the Great Deluge, when record-breaking rain and floods lashed large parts of Eastern Australia, causing untold devastation for Australians and our economy…Climate change is consigning Australia to an era of climate disasters that we are not prepared for.” Climate Council, Australia.

This is a stark warning and if you were affected by this weather pattern last year, it is important to be prepared for the remainder of this year and for years to come.

The bigger picture is to try and stop climate change in its tracks. In the meantime, we need practical ideas to help with its consequences. Water pumps are useful tools primarily used to assist with floods and to ensure our crops get the water they need in times of drought.

Read on to find out how water pumps can play a significant role in controlling water levels and the distribution of water to exactly where farmers need it.

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4 Tips To Get Ready For Flood Season

  20 January 2022
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Flood season in Australia can bring extreme weather and it’s important to be ready to face an emergency. Major flooding caused by tropical storms can be a big problem. In 2019 alone, it’s estimated that flooding damage topped $1 billion in Queensland.

So, how can you prepare and stay safe?

Well, fortunately, there are a few steps you can take. Start by creating a flood plan and make sure everyone you live with knows what it is. It can help to write this down and place it somewhere everyone can access it.

You should also make sure you know the flood alerts issued by the government. For example, there are five levels in Western Australia. Remember, “Evacuate Now” means you need to leave immediately.

It can also be important to have a generator available for use in case the electricity goes out, a water pump for drying out, and an emergency pack. Here’s more about each of these.

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Get Dad The Perfect Gift For Christmas!

  14 December 2021
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Getting a gift for the dad who has it all isn’t always easy. Tired of the same old ties and socks? Sometimes the best ideas require a bit of “out-of-the-box” thinking. For the do-it-yourselfer, the great outdoorsman, and the man who loves keeping things sparkling clean, an open design generator, a pressure washer, or a water pump can be an ideal surprise to unwrap from under the tree. Help dad upgrade his equipment or add to it with these extremely useful machines from MaxWatt.

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