Water Pump FAQ's

April 29, 2024

How many hours does it take to replace a well pump?
If you’re considering replacing a well pump and it’s your first time, you may have questions about long it may take. We often say a full install only has to be a couple of hours, but is that actually accurate?
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April 29, 2024

How many GPM is a good well pump?
Water needs can differ significantly depending on circumstances, and you may need a submersible well pump with a significantly higher or lower flow rate, depending on household size, irrigation needs, and sprinkler use.
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April 29, 2024

Can you put in too big of a pressure tank?
When it comes to sizing a well pressure tank, there really isn’t an upper limit as to how big of a tank you can put in. There are some pros and cons to different size pressure tanks, and they can have an impact on the lifespan of your pump.
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April 29, 2024

Can a submersible well pump be too powerful?
On occasion customers will call me up and tell me they’ve got a great, high-producing well. We chat for a bit, and I ask them “how many Gallons per Minute are you hoping to get?” They end up telling me...
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April 29, 2024

How many gallons can a well pump a day?
How many gallons can a well pump in a day? The reality is that a lot of people don’t realize just how diverse American aquifers are in their production levels and depths, as well as how different wells can be in terms of those metrics.
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April 29, 2024

How many gallons per minute can i get from a 4 in well pump?
The great thing about 4” well pumps is that they are incredibly diverse in their application ranges. 4” pumps are normally in the 0.5HP - 5HP range, so can pump anywhere from a couple GPM to over 100 GPM.
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April 29, 2024

What happens if a submersible well pump is oversized?
A submersible well pump being oversized can sometimes be a bad thing, sometimes it won’t be an issue. Whether or not it is an issue depends on a number of factors, including the stats of the well it was put into and what the pump is being used for.
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April 29, 2024

What is the life expectancy of a submersible well pump?
The life expectancy of a submersible well pump greatly depends on a number of factors. The main factor being the materials used and quality of the manufacturing process.
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April 29, 2024

Which well pump is better: single-phase or three-phase?
When looking to get a new submersible well pump, you may come across pumps with the option of getting a single-phase or three-phase motor. Which one is the better choice depends on your specific situation and what you plan on doing with the pump.
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