Well Pumps

What is a Well Pump?

If you are in an urban city or area, you may be wondering what a well pump is. In more rural areas, it’s often difficult to link every single home to the main city water supply. The homes are, generally, too far out and apart to have a consistent supply structure. In those cases, the homes usually have their own individual water well tanks on the property. In order to get the water from the tank to the home, you’ll need a well pump.

Well pumps today are often powered by electricity and there are two types of motors that can be used.

• Jet Pumps: These are installed above ground and actually use high-powered suction to pull water out of a well tank and to the home.
• Submersible Pumps: With this type, the pump is actually submerged underwater, as the name suggests, and pushes water up and out, rather than sucking the water up.

Either well pump is a good investment, but how do you know which one is right for you?

Do You Need a Well Pump Installation?

Depending on the size and depth of your well tank you can determine the type of well pump that will be necessary. If you don’t have a tank already, contact Wicked Plumbing about a well pump installation on your property. Once the size and depth are confirmed, one of our technicians can help you figure out if you need a jet pump or a submersible pump.

As mentioned, these pumps are ideal for individual or private well tanks. However, they are not water filters or filtrations systems. You will need something separate if you feel that is necessary. We provide a variety of plumbing services near Somerset, MA that you may need. Call us to learn more.