Water is one of the most critical resources in cattle operations. With producers balancing feed management, herd health, breeding programs and daily operational demands, maintaining visibility across extensive water infrastructure can be an ongoing challenge. A pump failure, leaking tank or unexpected drop in water levels can quickly disrupt operations and, in some cases, impact livestock welfare.

Many producers still rely on manual water runs to inspect pumps, tanks and troughs across their properties. While these checks remain an important part of water management, they are labour-intensive, time-consuming and costly. Recognising this challenge, Grundfos has continued to invest in technologies that help producers gain greater visibility of critical water infrastructure, resulting in solutions such as the Grundfos Solar Connect Pump Monitor and Tank Level Sensor.

Designed for remote and often connectivity-limited environments, Solar Connect provides near real-time visibility of water infrastructure across the property. Recent developments have further expanded Solar Connect’s capabilities by enabling direct compatibility with the Grundfos CU202 controller. This advancement simplifies the integration of SQFlex pumps within connected solar pumping systems by eliminating the need for the previous CIU903 and CU200 configuration, creating a more streamlined and efficient solution for remote water management.

Instead of relying solely on scheduled inspections and guesswork, producers can remotely view tank levels and receive alerts when pumps stop operating as expected or when water levels fall outside pre-set parameters. For larger properties where water runs can involve travelling hundreds of kilometres, this visibility enables producers to identify and respond to issues sooner, helping reduce unnecessary travel, costly callouts and the risk of water shortages.

For operations managing multiple tanks, bores and remote water points, Solar Connect provides greater confidence that critical water infrastructure is performing as intended. By reducing uncertainty and enabling faster decision-making, producers can spend less time checking water and more time running their business. Because when it comes to stock water, knowing is always better than guessing.

To explore how remote monitoring could benefit your operation, or to discuss your specific water management needs with a Grundfos expert, visit https://grundfos.to/solar-connect .