Pump Performance Comparison

Intelligent side-by-side analysis powered by APE engineering expertise

10 Pumps Analyzed
89.5 m³/hr Required
24.7 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 89.5 m³/hr
Head: 24.7 m
Application: Water Supply
Liquid: Clean Water

📊 Detailed Performance Comparison

Compare key specifications and performance metrics across all pump options

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Parameter
4/5 ALE
80-250 2F
65-315 2F
3WLN12K
50-160 2F 2P
65-160 2F 2P
Nitz 100-80-250
8 LC
3 K
65-125 2F
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Overall Score 90.3/100 83.5/100 80.7/100 78.8/100 77.1/100 70.6/100 67.8/100 67.7/100 67.3/100 66.4/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 76.5% 79.0% 72.8% 73.8% 77.0% 76.3% 76.0% 77.0% 71.3% 55.0%
Power Consumption (kW) 8.5 8.1 10.5 10.4 11.5 11.7 17.0 10.1 10.5 11.0
Head Accuracy 26.5m 26.4m 31.2m 31.4m 36.2m 36.7m 53.0m 31.8m 30.7m 24.7m
Impeller Size (mm)
Operating Point Within Range Within Range Within Range Within Range Within Range Within Range Within Range Within Range Within Range Within Range
Selection Reason Efficiency: 76.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 79.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 72.8%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 73.8%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 77.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 76.3%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 76.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 77.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 71.3%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 55.0%, Head error: 0.0%
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* Indicates extrapolated values beyond tested curve range

💰 Lifecycle Cost Analysis

Compare operating costs and long-term financial impact over 10-year lifespan

Annual Energy Cost
4/5 ALE
R185,121/year
8.5 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
80-250 2F
R178,419/year
8.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
65-315 2F
R229,184/year
10.5 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
3WLN12K
R227,431/year
10.4 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
50-160 2F 2P
R250,777/year
11.5 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
65-160 2F 2P
R256,865/year
11.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
Nitz 100-80-250
R372,125/year
17.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8 LC
R220,642/year
10.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
3 K
R230,191/year
10.5 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
65-125 2F
R239,871/year
11.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
4/5 ALE
R51,851
Initial + 10-year energy cost
80-250 2F
R51,784
Initial + 10-year energy cost
65-315 2F
R52,292
Initial + 10-year energy cost
3WLN12K
R52,274
Initial + 10-year energy cost
50-160 2F 2P
R52,508
Initial + 10-year energy cost
65-160 2F 2P
R52,569
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Nitz 100-80-250
R53,721
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8 LC
R52,206
Initial + 10-year energy cost
3 K
R52,302
Initial + 10-year energy cost
65-125 2F
R52,399
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
4/5 ALE
Baseline
Reference point
80-250 2F
+R6,701/year
Cost savings vs baseline
65-315 2F
-R44,063/year
Additional cost vs baseline
3WLN12K
-R42,311/year
Additional cost vs baseline
50-160 2F 2P
-R65,656/year
Additional cost vs baseline
65-160 2F 2P
-R71,744/year
Additional cost vs baseline
Nitz 100-80-250
-R187,004/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8 LC
-R35,522/year
Additional cost vs baseline
3 K
-R45,070/year
Additional cost vs baseline
65-125 2F
-R54,750/year
Additional cost vs baseline
Cost Analysis Summary
Most Efficient: 80-250 2F (79.0% efficiency)
Lowest Operating Cost: 80-250 2F (R178,419/year)
Annual Cost Range: R193,706 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R1,937,055 total savings potential

🔧 Individual Pump Overview

Detailed cards view with performance metrics and direct actions for each pump option

BEST MATCH

4/5 ALE

90.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 76.5%
Power 8.5 kW
Head 26.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

80-250 2F

83.5
Overall Score
Efficiency 79.0%
Power 8.1 kW
Head 26.4 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

65-315 2F

80.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 72.8%
Power 10.5 kW
Head 31.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

3WLN12K

78.8
Overall Score
Efficiency 73.8%
Power 10.4 kW
Head 31.4 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

50-160 2F 2P

77.1
Overall Score
Efficiency 77.0%
Power 11.5 kW
Head 36.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

65-160 2F 2P

70.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 76.3%
Power 11.7 kW
Head 36.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

Nitz 100-80-250

67.8
Overall Score
Efficiency 76.0%
Power 17.0 kW
Head 53.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

8 LC

67.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 77.0%
Power 10.1 kW
Head 31.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

3 K

67.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 71.3%
Power 10.5 kW
Head 30.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

65-125 2F

66.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 55.0%
Power 11.0 kW
Head 24.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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