O'Brien's Well Service
900 Church St.
Croydon PA 19021
215-788-9355
OBriensWellService.com
F.E. Buehler & Son
1303 Easton Rd.
Warrington, PA 18976
215-343-0550
BuehlerWells.com
Raab Well Drilling
103 Kellers Church Rd.
Perkasie, PA 18944
215-766-7860
RaabWellDrilling.com
A lot of homes in the Bucks County area depend on the well pump to fulfill their water needs. These water supply pumps either extract or push the water through the small orifices and pipes with the help of an impeller with force. Depending on the needs, every home requires a different configuration of the pump. In this guide we will discuss the types, sizes, key components, and the maintenance of the pumps.
Whether you are looking to replace your old pump or install a new one for the first time, consider the types of pumps before moving ahead.
As the name suggests, these pumps sit at the bottom of the well; it pushes the water up a cylindrical metal pipe. A submersible pump draws water from the well’s surface and pushes it up through the flow sleeve. Within the motor, several impellers drive extracted water in the upward direction. In most cases, the submersible pumps drive water into a storage tank near the home. Lastly, since these pumps remain under water, it is not easy to conduct regular servicing. Because of this, their average lifespan is about 15 years without even a single service.
Bucks County residents typically only use two types of jet pumps; single drop and double drop. Jet pumps are mounted or affixed to the walls outside of the water or well.
These pumps are mostly installed on the property either in a well house or outside near the garage. One of the best things about the jet pump is the convenient maintenance and servicing it allows. Since these pumps remain outside, they need to pull the water and not push like the submersible pumps. So, the jet pumps create suction via the impeller motors into a pipe extended inside the well. The pipe’s mout is narrow and sometimes fitted with a jet, which increases the suction power. However the single drop jet pumps are best for shallow wells that have a depth of less than 25 feet.
For wells deeper than 25 feet, you need to install the double drop jet pump. Since the well is deep enough, this jet pump has a dual assembly. The jet extractor pipe is set within the well and the impeller motor is set nearby the well, but outside of it. It can be mounted on the wall. This is done to provide enough power to the pump for covering the long distance from the pipe’s mouth to the storage tank. So, there are two pipe systems installed in this kind of system. One draws water from the well until the impeller motor and then the motor further pushes the water towards the tank.
Other Things To Know About Well Pumps
The flow rate of a pump describes its ability to supply a particular volume of water in a minute. For example, if a pump is pushing or pulling 1,000 liters of water every minute, then its flow rate is considered as 1,000 liters per minute. For most Bucks County homes, a pump with a 150 to 250 liters per minute flow rate is adequate.
Inlet sizes vary from 1 inch to 6 inches. Bigger inlet valve size means a higher volume of water can be moved through the pipes. Plus, the bigger sizes of the inlet valves also work to increase the speed in which the water moves.
Make sure that you are installing a good quality pump with a higher life expectancy. Our recommended Bucks County well pump professionals can guide you through selecting the best pump for your needs with the longest life expectancy.
The well’s depth and the pump’s capacity to deliver the desired response are proportional to each other. You must take note of the well’s depth before deciding which type of pump is best suited to your needs. As mentioned before, only single drop jet pumps can be installed at depths smaller than 25 feet, while the double drop would have to be installed for depths greater than 25 feet. The submersible pump can be installed for any depth well.Household Size
When speaking to a Bucks County well pump professional, they will need to know the size of your family. This is important when determining the well pump and the system used. Be sure to take into account appliances that require water and the amount of water usage your family typically uses.Pressure Switch
Every pump must have a pressure switch which turns the motor off once the pressure reaches a certain point. Once the pressure goes down, the pump restarts.
Water that has sediment can be abrasive. It can wear down the bearings of the well pump, making the life expectancy shorter. The presence of other materials like silt, sand, and algae can further reduce the pump’s quality.
Always use a motor that is best suited to your home’s needs and requirements. Use powerful motors for better performance as they will be able to pump out more water, and ultimately, they will be used less.
Before deciding on the installation or replacement of a water pump for your home, discuss with a Bucks County well pump professional. We have a few recommendations here at AgentsAdvise.com that will be more than happy to help you out. Now that you know a little bit more about the well pump, you’ll be able to make an educated decision with the help of a professional.
