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Desert Knowledge CRC Working Paper 17: The WaterSmart Literature ReviewsQuestion or topicName and contact:Role in industry:ResponseAlex WoolfordFarm and Business Communications49 Stephens St Booleroo Centre SA 5482Ph: (08) 8667 2268, Fax: (08) 8667 2269, Mob: 0427 619 594fbcom@ozemail.com.au www.fbc.bizhosting.comManufacturer and installer.Manufacturers:Product specifications: See Appendix 2.Ease of use, maintenance requirements:Known limitations and or faults:Used by the pastoral industry for stockwater points?Suitability of these systems for arid andsemi-arid rangelands pastoralapplications, including reliability underharsh conditions:Has installed one or two point-to-point GME systems butpastoralists report interface too clumsy.Has noted a disadvantage that with telemetry installed less visualinspection may lead to pump failures.Water monitoring demand/business only developed in last 2years.Williams Cattle Company (near Oodnadatta; (see previousinterview) 50 sites.Arkuna Station 10 tanks 4 pumps Andrew Popke Ph: (08) 86737402.Jumbuck Pastoral (near Challenger Goldmine) 8 tanks.Proven. Extremely reliable. First few models had problems withbirds attacking wires but has since redesigned. Salt deposit ontank probe has caused problems once or twice (south west ofCooper Pedy) but easily cleaned or replaced (value only $18).Capacity to deal with need (is it whatpastoralists really want?):Access to backup support:Cost:Number of users of the systems inrangelands:Personally responds.$1600–1700 per site.8 or 9.Duration of use:Perceived benefit:Glitches and problems encountered (e.g.signal reach, failures):Other features that are desired:Priorities for future research anddevelopment:May get equipment constructed on contract.Telemetry systems for remote water monitoring control equipment Desert Knowledge CRC 25