Water Pump FAQ's

The most common well pump size is a 1HP, 4” diameter submersible pump. A 1HP water pump is pretty versatile, and does the job for wells up to 400 feet deep.

You won’t need a very powerful water pump to lift 30 feet. If you’re pumping out of a well, I would say a 1/2 HP or 3/4HP submersible well pump will easily be up to the task. 

You won’t need a very powerful water pump to lift 20 feet. If you’re pumping out of a well, I would say a 1/2 HP or 3/4HP submersible pump will easily be up to the task. 

How many gallons per minute (GPM) a house needs can vary quite a bit depending on how big the house is and what kind of water needs the house requires.

What size water pump for a 2 story house? This is a great question! You’ll need a bit more pressure from whatever water system you have to reach the upper floor faucets and bathrooms.

What size pump do I need for my well? In order to choose the right size pump for your well, you will need to know some information about your well first.

Finding the right water pump can be a bit confusing for the uninitiated, especially with the huge variety of well pumps on the market today. The difference between 1HP and 0.5HP water pump comes down to the type of motor used. 

It's simple for you to install a water pump yourself and save a bunch of money!  DIY( Do-it-yourself) can be broken down into a few easy- to-digest steps.

Should you oversize or undersize your submersible well pump? It's hard to recommend doing either as you should try and find the pump that fits your needs the best, and fits the gallon per minute rate of your well.