September 7, 2018
Well Pump Options: Jet or Submersible If you’ve been researching well pumps online you might have noticed that there’s two common types of pumps – the jet and the submersible pump. What’s the difference between these two options? Jet pump – The jet pump is primarily used when the water table is high. Because the water is already so close to the surface, it can be collected much more easily. A jet pump is powered by an electric motor, which helps it to suction water up out of the earth. If your water table is more than 25 feet deep, a jet pump can still be used, it would just need to be configured for a deep-well system. Submersible pump – If your water table is much lower, suction simply won’t do the trick. A submersible pump is located right inside the well rather than above it. The motor in […]