Preferred Well Pump?

[cg26]

I know its a long shot... Hoping I can get some recommendations on a well pump down 280 ft. for residential use. Currently, with the research, I have done I am thinking a 1 hp pump just so many different configurations as Brand, GPM, etc.

Thank you!

 

[Billy Goat]

I use Goulds. 3/4 hp is probably all you need assuming no lift after the well, but it will depend on use.

But I'm not water system man, I just deal with them after they break.

 

[cg26]

Thank you. Whats the best place to purchase a goulds 3/4?

 

[Billy Goat]

I get them thru local dealers.


I really don't knif they are available online or not.

 

[dieselchessy]

Goulds and Franklin is all I’ve ever used. Never any issues but the new ones don’t seem to last like the old ones.
I buy from the local Well service company.
3/4 or 1hp would do if a good quality pump. Just pick you GPM spec you’ll want.

Make sure to order the tape, shrink tube, solid butt splices, thread tape if iron piped, torque arrester, motor starter cap, if doing the work yourself.

They sell kits online. Google:

Water Well Pump Pipe Cable Wire Install KIT Teflon Tape Shrink Splice Kit Wrap​

 

[Elk97]

I asked my brother who has been in the pump business forever and here's his response.

To properly select the pump for your application there are a couple of basics that are needed.
It sounds like the well is 280' but it would be good to know what the depth to the pumping water level would be.
Also what pressure you need at the top for the well to feed your system or fill the tank or reservoir
Also what voltage you have to operater the pump.

If you need a pump that will do 10 gpm at 280 it will require about 1.25 HP motor minimum depending on the pumps efficiency
5 gpm @ 280 will require about .60 hp so if you are looking for somewhere between 5gpm and 7.5 gpm a 1HP motor should work.
I suggest you contact your local Well pump supplier (not a driller) and have them make a selection for you with the information requested above.

 

[j33]

Go to your pump shop or call them they will do the design for you. Expect to pay more money than getting all the stuff for yourself but quality pumps will last you a long time and you will avoid the head ache of doing it yourself. I did our design 4 years ago for our place , which is easy then went it and they did theirs which lined up the same so a good double check.

Take your sweet time on the splice and use a tractor front end loader to help with landing if you’re going to a pitless adapter, which was a pain for me trying to align. First time ever doing this for me and would do it again no problem. Also need an extension to land into the adapter, lots of YouTube videos on this.

 

[BRTreedogs]

Man my local well crew are super down to earth boys and the labor so swap the pump didn't seem worth the work to me.
I think it was $500

 

[Dos Perros]

I spent 9 years in the pump industry and you want a pro to size the pump. Taking into account depth, but most importantly depth to water, and then flow rate. If the wrong pump is picked the life will be severely impacted. I’ve seen motors in good clean water last 30+ years. Sand and lightning, followed by improper sizing, are the three top contributors to well pump mortality. I would urge you to consider costs to operate more heavily than costs to buy and install. The operation costs are ~85% of total lifetime costs. You want an efficient pump.

 

[S.Clancy]

You need your pumped water surface, total lift and loss throughout your system and desired water pressure at your outlet. We use alot of Franklin pumps on wells for livestock systems, they are good products. A certified well drilling contractor will prob be your best best.

 

[Beendare]

I've used

 

[Billy Goat]

Something that hasn't been discussed, as important as the pump is the pressure tank being sized appropriately for the use. A properly sized pressure tanks prevents frequent startup on the pump, which is one of the ultimate killers.