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While there are many different types of pump systems, essentially there are only two common in our area. They are "JET PUMP SYSTEMS" and "SUBMERSIBLE PUMP SYSTEMS". Jet pumps are used almost exclusively on 2" and smaller diameter wells. The principals of operation, types, etc. can be found on the 2" Well Info Page. Here, we will define the advantages of these different systems and offer direction to the next step: Conventional or Constant Pressure (often referred to as Variable Speed).
Submersive Pumps
SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS are superior to jet pumps in virtually every category. They never need to be primed, because they are always immersed in water. They develop more pressure than a centrifugal or jet pump for the same rated horse power. The system is quieter than having the pump located in your basement or crawl space. The motor is cooled more efficiently by the cold well water than a jet pump is by the circulating air. The entire pump hook-up is less complicated and easier to maintain. The submersible pump is protected from freezing as it is down in the well. It is easier to push water than pull it. For the past 40-50 years, it has been the optimum way to supply your home with well water!
For many years, the primary reason people have had 2" wells installed in this area has been the low cost of a 2" well & pump system as opposed to that of a submersible system. People have become accustomed to settling for a 2" well & jet pump system because they did not want to have to spend more money. You do not have to "settle for less" any more.
IF YOU USE 50 GALLONS OF WATER PER DAY (multiply this by the number of people using the water):
The following list will give you an idea how long your pump system will run in order to pump the water you need (per person@50 Gal Per Day).
In addition, you have to consider that the 2" well screen will need to be replaced in about 10-20 years at the average, if you intend to continue to support that 5 gallons per minute. That is typically a fairly expensive operation.
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So you have decided to choose a submersible pump system. Now what? Conventional or Constant Pressure?
OK, THAT IS 537.5 HOURS less run time over the typical life of a 2" well! That means that during that time, your jet pump will run for OVER 22 DAYS LONGER! 24 hours per day for over 3 weeks longer. Just to pump the same amount of water! That is a lot of electricity!
50 gallons of water PER PERSON PER DAY is considered a base standard per person per day.