{"id":58750,"date":"2024-11-21T03:15:23","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T03:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.calpeda.com\/?p=58750"},"modified":"2025-04-17T01:39:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T01:39:45","slug":"quiet-elegance-with-calpeda-gqnm-pumps-at-clarkefield-estate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.calpeda.com\/au\/2024\/11\/21\/quiet-elegance-with-calpeda-gqnm-pumps-at-clarkefield-estate\/","title":{"rendered":"Quiet Elegance with Calpeda GQNM Pumps at Clarkefield Estate"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]In Clarkefield, Victoria, a private estate sought a serene and sustainable water feature that matched the peaceful atmosphere of its location. The project was entrusted to Richard from\u00a0Bells Water Gardens<\/a>, a specialist in designing eco-friendly aquatic installations. This project required a submersible pumping solution that combined efficiency, quiet operation, and sustainability to complement a solar-powered system.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Challenges<\/h4>\n

The estate presented several unique challenges:<\/p>\n

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  1. Silent Operation<\/strong>: As the water feature was located close to living spaces, the pump needed to operate with minimal noise.<\/li>\n
  2. Sustainability<\/strong>: The estate runs entirely on solar power, necessitating an energy-efficient solution.<\/li>\n
  3. Complex Water Flow Requirements<\/strong>: The system needed to power two rivers, three waterfalls, and a bio-filtration system, ensuring consistent flow and pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

    Solution<\/h4>\n

    Calpeda Australia’s GQNM range of submersible pumps, known for their reliability and efficiency, was the ideal choice. Specifically, the\u00a0GQNM50-15<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>model was selected for its suitability in powering multiple water features while adhering to the project\u2019s constraints.<\/p>\n

    Key Features of the GQNM Pump:<\/h5>\n