Water Pump FAQ's
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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.Read now
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What is good water pressure for a well?
Read nowLet’s clarify this up front - there is an inflow from the water source below ground, whatever aquifer your well has tapped into. While you won’t receive adequate water pressure from water just flowing into the well, you will be...
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Is it difficult to change a well pump?
Read nowFor most wells up to 300 feet deep and under, it's actually quite easy for the typical well owner to change out their well pump. This is because you can handle the weight of the pump, wire and pipe by...
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Cost of Well Water Pump Replacement: DIY vs Professional Installer
Read nowWell water pumps are essential for your rural home, animals and irrigation for plants. Submersible water pumps have a typical lifetime of 15-20 years of operation before you should expect to replace the pump. If you’re unprepared when the pump breaks...
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What are the factors to consider when sizing a pump?
Read nowSizing a submersible pump for your well can sometimes seem like a daunting task as you may not be aware of the different factors to consider when doing research on a pump to purchase. Depending on the situation, some factors...
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How far from the bottom of a well should the pump be?
If possible, lift the pump 20 feet off the bottom of the well to really stay away from interacting with sediment at the bottom.Read now -
Can a pump be too big for a well? (4" in 4" casing")
Read nowYou’ll routinely run across what's called a “4 inch” submersible pump, referring to the diameter measurement of the pump. But the name is misleading. A “4 inch” submersible pump is actually around 3.85 inches in diameter, which allows the pump...
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How to DIY Install a Well Pump with Poly Pipe
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.Read now -
Can I replace a well pump myself?
Read nowThe answer to this question, much like a lot of other questions related to well pumps, depends on the stats of your well, mainly the total depth of the well. The depth of your well will determine what kind of...