Bucky Plumber
Well-Known Member
Hello all,
Looking into replacing my 17 year old submersible water well pump. (no problems with its current operation, but it is getting old)
Would like to ask for everyone's opinion on which well pump to purchase. I cannot find the specs for my current pump (HP, GPM), it is not in any of the paperwork that I have and is not written under the well cover.
Here is what I know about my water well/pump:
1. Depth: 60'
2. 3 wire electric supply
3. Pressure tank in the basement is precharged to 30 PSI (runs 40-60 for water PSI)
4. I think my pump is either 1/2 or 3/4 HP Fairbanks Morse Pentair (see below)
Not quite sure how to read the chart below but I think a 1/2 HP/ 5 GPM would be sufficient for my depth. Is this correct?
Also, which brand is the best? I have had no issues with the Fairbanks Morse Pentair so will probably go with them again.
Please let me know your recommendations or if I forgot any details.
Thank you!
Kevin
Looking into replacing my 17 year old submersible water well pump. (no problems with its current operation, but it is getting old)
Would like to ask for everyone's opinion on which well pump to purchase. I cannot find the specs for my current pump (HP, GPM), it is not in any of the paperwork that I have and is not written under the well cover.
Here is what I know about my water well/pump:
1. Depth: 60'
2. 3 wire electric supply
3. Pressure tank in the basement is precharged to 30 PSI (runs 40-60 for water PSI)
4. I think my pump is either 1/2 or 3/4 HP Fairbanks Morse Pentair (see below)
Not quite sure how to read the chart below but I think a 1/2 HP/ 5 GPM would be sufficient for my depth. Is this correct?
Also, which brand is the best? I have had no issues with the Fairbanks Morse Pentair so will probably go with them again.
Please let me know your recommendations or if I forgot any details.
Thank you!
Kevin