Well Pumps

In many homes you may find that instead of having city sourced water, the home will have its own well that supplies water to the home. The good news is that your water bill will be a non factor, the bad news is that you are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of your properties well. A well is a mechanical electric powdered piece of equipment that is installed after the drilling of your well to pump the water from the well into your home. Size vary depending on how much water your home uses, plumbing fixtures, and property size. How deep the well is drilled and what type of pump is used will depend on the locations water table levels. The well pump will draw water to the surface into a specialized pressure tank. Centrifugal pumps are the most affordable and operate with suction. They are placed next to the well, instead of inside it which makes it less hassle to repair, but also limits its power to use in shallow wells only. 
A submersible pump is the most common type of pump, and is placed deep in the ground where the water level is always present. The motor provides power to impellers that push the water to the top of the pipe. Finally a jet pump is the most powerful type of pump that provides stronger water pressure via single-drop or double drop installation types. Some pumps can last as long as 25 years! Pump ratings are described in terms of gallons per minute. An average sized home with 3-4 bedrooms will need between eight and twelve gallons per minute. Remember, under sizing or oversizing your pump may cause reduced efficiency.