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09/05/2023

Which method of installing a sandspear to I use
I continually get asked “can I and how to I install a sandspear?”
My answer to this question is simple, “Yes you can.”
I am not just saying this to sell another sandspear, as my integrity will not allow.
Me to rip anyone off or sell you something you don’t need.
Just in case you don’t believe this, then please buy it from someone else.
I have said in the pass that I have never had a failure, that’s true and it’s not,
Unfortunately, I had someone who tried to install it in clay soil condition.
These are sandspears, and as their name suggests, they are only designed to be installed.
In sand and can be done by a DIY type of person.
Now getting back to the installation method
There are basically three types of installation.
Bail in
Wash in and
Drive in
The method you use will depend on what you are comfortable with doing and what skills you may have and what equipment and tools you have available.
Let’s look at the “Drive-in method”.
The materials will cost more as the 50mm riser pipe has to be gal pipe, to take the
Impact of driving it into the ground.
In this method the sandpaper has a solid point on the bottom of it and is driven into the ground
By impacting it with a sledgehammer or some type of device like a fence post driver.
This method uses the least amount of equipment.
The wash-In method.
The sandspear has a pointed end, with a hole drilled through it, high pressure water is pushed through an inner pipe inside the riser pipe and the sandspear, thus pushing the sand out of the way and by pushing the riser pipe down the sandspear is inserted in the sand.
This method needs a water supply and a high-pressure water supply and piping, the sandspear is the most expensive type, but there is a lot let physical force needed and no chance of any damage occurring as there is no impact force.
By using the Bail-in method, this allows you to buy the cheapest version of the sandspears.
What you do need extra to purchase is some larger diameter casing, that you need to install in the ground to the depth to where there is water.
You do this by using a device that can extract sand and then push down the casing, usually the bailer fits nicely inside the casing you are going to use, as you bring up the sand to the surface you push down the casing. The casing can be cheap Pvc stormwater type pipe, or whatever you have laying around.
Once you have reached the water depth needed, you lower the spear connected to the riser pipe.

The things to remember is that the top of the sandspear, should be below the static water level by 800 to 1000mm, to ensure no air enters the suction line.
Unfortunately, there is no guarantee on how much water you will get from your installation or the quality of the water, as ground conditions change in every direction.
What we have found that is because it is in a sand aquifer, there is usually always some amount of water.

Hoping this helps answer some of your questions.

25/01/2023

here is an article about sandspears that the Wa goverment installed in the Gascoyne river in Wa

New technology developed to capture water from river bed sand before it flows out to sea.

11/05/2021

Hi In my new video is about ensuring you set your sandspear to the correct depth, avoiding air entering your suction system that then would stop you from pumping.

if you are thinking of installing a sandspear system then this information is essential for you

14/03/2021

A new budget spear that has all the features of the stainless wedge wire sandspear, without the cost. Available soon, if you want to know more, please contact us.

11/03/2021

A new sandspear has just been created, there was a need for a quality product at a lower cost to a full stainless steel wedge wire sandspear.
An answer was found, a stainless wedge wire sandspear with all the same features as strength, standard fitting, non-corrosive, maximum open area, and the least amount of sand that can past through to your pump.
The benefits of this new sandspear are –
You Save money
Standard Pvc fittings can be used, and the ends can be easily adapted to your needs.
Getting the most amount of water from your sandspear, giving you more water
By having little or no sand spear getting into your pump, saves you time and maintenance on your pump.
They are manufactured from stainless steel wedge wire screens, made to my specifications, fitted with Pvc standard 50mm Nb fittings that are bonded on to each end, by not having any stainless fittings welded, lowers the price for you.

Never have to pay an excess water bill again, drought proof your garden and lawn that you have painstakingly built over many years, you don’t want to let that die and have to do it again.
Your garden is your asset, and the envy of many of your neighbour’s.

Get free water now!

If you want to drought proof your garden, then contact us today.

Ps. these will be available very soon

17/02/2021

In this 16 part series you will see and learn exactly how the sand spear installation is done by using the wash in casing method.
if you are thinking of installing a sand spear system and have water pressure available, then this method could be for you.
To get access to the complete series, go to or website and sign up.

08/02/2021

Our wire mesh wrapped sand spear or perfect for a pump filter or suction line. keep or the debris out of your pump.

08/02/2021

You will learn about the 4 types of sand spears we manufacture, you will learn the difference between them, what fittings will be needed for your sandspear installation.

04/01/2021

Dab Jet 62M + D Self Prime 240-volt Pump with pressure control was just added to my Facebook store.

This jet pump is perfect for a sand spear installation system, with its cast iron body will last for a considerable amount of time, even when pumping a small amount of sand, as you can never get all the small particles of sand from entering your lowering spear.
Easy to set up and prime.
It is 240V and comes with an auto start electronic device that detects taps when opened.
It has a self-priming suction depth of 8m, which is a lot deeper than the majority of sand-spears, with a maximum delivery capability of 1.5 L/s or 5.4 m3/h at a maximum pressure of 6 Bar or 84 PSI.
It comes with warranty, please not that this pump is of quality and backed by a reputable company that has service centers and spares available around Australia, so you do not have to worry about it being a cheap pump and breaking down with no back up.

23/12/2020

Thinking of everyone over this festive season, enjoy and look forward to 2021.