There are a lot of advantages to having a well on your property, but they do require special equipment and care. Though they provide access to the water table, it must be drawn up to the surface by a well pump. Well pumps come in different types and sizes, which factor into which one you need. Below, Hewitt-Messenger Well Drilling & Pump Service, of Nixa, MO, offers a few pointers on how to select the right pump.

There are three main types of well pumps:

• Submersible: Located at water level, this pump’s motor is submerged in the water. It has a spinning turbine, which sends water up the shaft and into the home. With controls accessible at the mouth of the well, maintenance is easy. These work best for wells that are deeper, and newer homes are more likely to have them.
• Jet: To circulate water, this pump must be filled with water. It channels the water through a narrow pipe and draws more up from below. Most jet well pumps require a pressure tank to distribute the water to your home. If you have an older home or a shallower well, you might have a jet pump; they are used in wells that are shallower than 25 feet. They are located on the surface and are usually found in the basement or separate housing.
• Convertible Jet: Another type of pump is the convertible jet. These use the same process described above, but they can be adjusted to shallow or deep water levels as needed. This is used in places where the water table fluctuates.

If you need a new well pump, visit Hewitt-Messenger Well Drilling & Pump Service. Their friendly team will help you assess your well and which type will work best for your home. If you’re considering adding a well, they provide drilling. Contact them today at (417) 725-8816 or visit their website to learn more.