Well pump recommendations

[AJP]

Would certainly appreciate value of folks experience. I will need to purchase an electric submersible pump for a new well soon. The well is 200 ft +/- and (I recall - it is out of town at the cottage location) about an 6-8 inch diameter casing. Are there "good" submersible pumps versus "bad" .. what should I look for and avoid.

Also same question for a recommendation for a replacement "jet" pump hooked up at the farm drawing water from a creek distance about 100ft pulling through plastic 1inch pipe with a rise of about 10ft. Are their "good" makes to look for? I am a real "noob" for sure and appreciate any guidance..,,
thanks

 

[Weedhopper]

I only know about jet pumps because I have one. Goulds. This one is 20 years old and I was just told the average life is 12 years. That's a family of 5 with three kids growing up and all of the laundry and showers associated with it.

I would stay away from Northern Tool type stuff. It's inexpensive enough so that you can afford to do it right the first time and not do it again for a long time.

 

[AJP]

Thanks ... I have now discovered the Goulds site and several vendors to chat with...much appreciated.

 

[Mace]

Goulds is very expensive but good stuff.

IMHO, find a well contractor in your area and buy it through them. That way, you have someone on tap to pull the pump and replace it if it fails.

The longevity of your sub pump will vary with the chemistry of the water in teh aquifer. A non corrosive environment can make the pumps last for a very long time. Or they may need to be replaced every year (worst case) if the water is crappy.

Start looking into constant pressure systems as well. They utilize soft start technologies and veriable frequency drives for pump control. It can make a huge difference in the longevity of the pump and your water "system" in general will thank you for it. the initial spike when a well kicks on can be hard on stuff..

 

[haystax]

Ditto on Mace's comments on the soft start technology - worth looking into for sure. I wish I had researched a little more before I installed the sub for my house.

I always use Grundfos pumps - they seem to hold up well and the local dealer is a great resource. You pretty much get what you pay for in pumps and motors.