{"id":140,"date":"2024-11-29T12:54:52","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T12:54:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pvpumps.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=140"},"modified":"2026-01-16T09:43:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T07:43:45","slug":"255m-submersible-borehole-solar-water-pump","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.pvpumps.co.za\/index.php\/product\/255m-submersible-borehole-solar-water-pump\/","title":{"rendered":"255m Submersible Borehole Solar Water Pump"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>About a 255m Submersible Borehole Solar Water Pump<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>255m Submersible Borehole Solar Water Pump<\/p>\n<p><strong>Model number: VC-4AC\/DCS5.2-255-300-2200-A <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>AC\/DC CONTROLLER <\/strong>Series<\/p>\n<p>A 255m Submersible Borehole Solar Water Pump, <strong>VC-4AC\/DCS5.2-255-300-2200-A<\/strong> <strong>Stainless Steel Impeller with AC\/DC Controller<\/strong>\u00a0is a key component of high-performance pump systems designed for durability, efficiency, and versatility. 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