I have a failing submersible pump in my shallow well of approximately 13 feet. The well is about 30 feet away from the closest side of my house and the land is flat. Before this goes, I was thinking about replacing it with a shallow well jet pump as well as trading out the galvanized pipe for pvc. Putting a new foot valve is in order as well. I have 2 full bathrooms, washer, and dishwasher in the kitchen and 3 outside valves for attaching hoses around the house. So it looks like 1/2 horsepower model. Recommendations of reliable models/ brands are welcome.
One concern is that I have is that the current setup already has a pressure switch mounted where the tank is housed. Will the pump work correctly if I take off the premounted pressure switch that comes with the new pump and use my setup instead? I'd also buy a threaded plug to keep the water in the pump. I don't know if this will work, but I wanted to ask here first.
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback and suggestions.
One concern is that I have is that the current setup already has a pressure switch mounted where the tank is housed. Will the pump work correctly if I take off the premounted pressure switch that comes with the new pump and use my setup instead? I'd also buy a threaded plug to keep the water in the pump. I don't know if this will work, but I wanted to ask here first.
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback and suggestions.