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Frequently Asked Questions: Shallow well jet pump

Question

Answer

How can I determine which style pump I am

replacing?

One pipe between water source and pump

indicates a shallow well pump, two pipes a deep

well pump.

What’s the difference between a “shallow” and

“convertible” well jet pump?

A shallow well jet pump can pump water from 0’ to

25’ deep. A convertible well jet pumps water from

0’-90’ deep.A convertible well jet pump can

operate between 0’ to 25’ with a shallow jet well

nozzle or between 25’ to 90’ deep with an ejector

assembly.

What’s the difference between “deep well” jet

pumps and “convertible” jet pumps?

We call both with no difference. We use the two

terms interchangeably.They are often called

convertible because they can be set up as either

shallow or deep – “converted’ between the two. In

a shallow well setup an ejector kit is bolted to the

nose of the pump. For deep well the kit is put down

the well.

Is it possible for my depth-to-water to change?

Yes. Some wells can be affected by drought

conditions or periods of excessive rains. The

normal depth-to-water can change in such cases.

Also, some wells are low-producing. This means

that the ground water comes in and fills the well

slowly. When your pump pulls water out of the well,

it’s possible that it is pulling water out faster than

the ground is putting it in. In such cases, the

depth-to-water will drop while the pump is pulling

water out. If the water surface falls more than 25’

down in such conditions, it is possible that a

shallow well pump will not be able to pull the water

up. It’s also possible that when the level drops, it

may drop below your pump’s suction pipe. If this

happens, it is possible that the pump could lose

prime.

Can I use a jet pump to pull water out of a well,

lake, or river for my sprinkler system?

Yes. Jet pumps make excellent pumps for small

sprinkler systems. You will need to choose a pump

that will put out about the same amount of water as

your sprinkler system requires.

What size or horsepower of pump do I need?

In general, higher horsepower pumps put out more

Summary of content (3 pages)

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Frequently Asked Questions: Shallow well jet pump Question How can I determine which style pump I am replacing? Answer One pipe between water source and pump indicates a shallow well pump, two pipes a deep well pump. What’s the difference between a “shallow” and A shallow well jet pump can pump water from 0’ to “convertible” well jet pump? 25’ deep. A convertible well jet pumps water from 0’-90’ deep.
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water (the GPM flow rate is higher). Different models of jet pump are designed differently. IN GENERAL, a ½ HP pump can provide water to a small house with one bathroom and just a couple people. If you have a 2nd bathroom that might be used at the same time as the first, or if your household might run the laundry at the same time as the shower, then going with higher horsepower is going to provide the extra water your household will need. No.
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will run. The switch can be adjusted for different pressures. It is very important that you not adjust the pressure switch to a pressure that is higher than the pump is capable of reaching. Call customer support for details. Do I need to have a pressure gauge on my The pressure gauge is like a speedometer on a pump or system? car. The car will run fine without it but you don’t know how fast you’re going.