Pump Life-Cycle Cost Calculator
Compare two pumps on purchase + energy + maintenance over the ownership period.
A 1.5 kW efficiency edge at 4,000 h/yr & ₹8/kWh is worth ₹4.8 lakh over 10 years — usually dwarfing any price difference.
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Disclaimer: This tool is for general informational and estimation purposes only and is not professional financial, tax, accounting or legal advice. All figures are estimates — verify with a qualified professional before making decisions. Read the full disclaimer.
Pump Life-Cycle Cost Calculator is a free pump lcc for pump engineers, plumbers and plant designers — instant, accurate and 100% client-side, with the governing formula and reference shown next to the result so the number can be defended, not just quoted.
About Pump Life-Cycle Cost Calculator
Compare two pumps on purchase + energy + maintenance over the ownership period. The calculation implements LCC = C_capital + P·hours·years·tariff (+ maintenance) (Europump/HI — Pump Life Cycle Costs guide). A 1.5 kW efficiency edge at 4,000 h/yr & ₹8/kWh is worth ₹4.8 lakh over 10 years — usually dwarfing any price difference.
How to use Pump Life-Cycle Cost Calculator
- 1Enter Pump A price.
- 2Enter Pump A input power in kW.
- 3Enter Pump B price.
- 4Enter Pump B input power in kW.
- 5Read Pump A total cost, Pump B total cost, Saving with the better pump instantly — no submit button needed.
Why use Pump Life-Cycle Cost Calculator?
- ✓Implements the standard formula — LCC = C_capital + P·hours·years·tariff (+ maintenance)
- ✓Reference cited on-page: Europump/HI — Pump Life Cycle Costs guide
- ✓Built-in engineering verdict flags out-of-range results instantly
- ✓Runs entirely in your browser — nothing uploaded, free forever
Frequently asked questions
What formula does the Pump Life-Cycle Cost Calculator use?+
It computes LCC = C_capital + P·hours·years·tariff (+ maintenance), per Europump/HI — Pump Life Cycle Costs guide. The formula is displayed under the result.
What should I keep in mind when using this calculator?+
A 1.5 kW efficiency edge at 4,000 h/yr & ₹8/kWh is worth ₹4.8 lakh over 10 years — usually dwarfing any price difference.
Can I use this for pump selection?+
Use it to establish the duty (flow, head, NPSH, power) and then pick a pump whose curve passes through that point near best efficiency. The tool gives you the engineering numbers a supplier will ask for.
Is the Pump Life-Cycle Cost Calculator free to use?+
Yes — completely free, no sign-up, no limits. It runs client-side in your browser, so inputs stay private and results are instant even on slow connections.
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