Types of Pumps

Well Pumps

Well pumps provide water from under the ground to your home. There are several kinds of well pumps:

Shallow well pumps sit above ground. They draw water out through one inlet pipe.

• Used for depths of water 25 feet deep or less.
• One-way check valve keeps pump primed.

Deep well jet pumps sit above ground. They draw water from one pipe and push water through to another pipe. 

• Used for depths of water 25 feet to 110 feet deep.
• May include a tailpipe so well is never pumped out.
• Requires a foot valve to prime the pump.

Submersible well pump designs have a single pipe. It comes from inside of the well and connects to a home's pressure tank.

• Operates in depths of water 25 feet to 400 feet deep.
• Must be pulled from well casing for repairs.