ABSTRACT
Internal combustion engines or electric motors power most water pumps. This section will present information on the use of internal combustion engines.
The most common internal combustion engines are diesel and natural gas with propane and gasoline used less frequently. Choosing a particular power unit fuel may be governed more by necessity rather than desire. For example, natural gas is not an option unless gas service is located near the pumping site because of the high cost of extending natural gas lines. Other considerations are discussed in this article.
