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For those who don't have access to a municipal water utility, a water well is a convenient and affordable option. However, when you're shopping for a pump to access the water, you have several well pumping options—and the best choice may not be obvious. To help you decide, Anchorage Well & Pump Service, the leading pump sales and water hauling company in Anchorage, AK, discusses your options and explains what to look for. Typically, the depth of the well is a large part of determining what type of device you need.

Wells Under 25 Feet

If you have a shallow well of less than 25 feet in depth, a single-drop jet-pump system is your best choice. A jet-pump is mounted above the ground and pulls water out of the well using suction. It is simple, straightforward, and requires little maintenance. However, the distance a jet-pump can lift water is limited to about 25 feet, so it is not appropriate for deep wells. The pump must be primed with water before it can work. However, once primed, an "impeller" moves this water through a single inlet pipe, and the resulting vacuum sucks additional water out of the well.

Wells up to 110 Feet

Well pumping For wells up to 110 feet deep, a double-drop jet-pump system is usually the best choice. It features two pipes instead of one, and the jet is mounted in the water while the impeller housing remains above ground. The impeller forces water downward into the jet through one pipe and up the other. The combined force of the impeller pressure and the jet suction lifts water much further than a single-drop jet-pump system can.

Wells More Than 400 Feet

For wells up to 400 feet deep, a submersible pump is required. The entire pump sits below the water level, and the motor operates multiple impellers to force water up a single pipe and into an above-ground storage tank. The tank provides immediate access to water and avoids the long delay as water travels hundreds of feet up the well.

Anchorage Well & Pump Service features a team of experienced pump sales and pump service professionals in Anchorage, AK. They have the expertise to help you select the right well pumping system for your situation, so contact them today. Visit their website to send an information request, or call (907) 243-0740 to discuss your options.

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