Can you use a submersible pump in a shallow well?

Submersible pumps are installed in a well with a pipe that goes down the well and connects to the top of the pump where water is discharged. Submersible pumps are selected based on the flow and pressure required and can be installed in shallow wells of just a few feet deep or in wells over a thousand feet deep!

Does a shallow well pump need a pressure tank?

Yes they can operate without a pressure tank but doing so will wear out the pump much quicker with the on and off cycling. They do install buried pressure tanks, for various reasons, which is possibly what you have. A pressure tank is not always required with a submersible pump.

How do you tell if you have a deep well or shallow?

The diameter of your well casing determines what type of well pump you need. If you do not have a well casing, you have a shallow well. Some well casings are 2” and require special accessories with a convertible jet well pump.

What are shallow well pumps?

Shallow well pumps are found in applications where the well is less than 25′ deep and operate as above-ground well pumps. This style of pump is not submersible and is placed outside the well in a well housing. A feature you should look for is overload protection, which prevents motor burnout.

Is the Goulds J15s shallow well pump corrosion resistant?

The J15S is specifically designed for homes cottages and booster services. Its design has an integral shallow well adapter built into the casing which eliminates the need for a separate shallow well adapter.This pump features a back pull-out design two compartment motor for easy access to wiring and is corrosion resistant.

Can a J5 pump be used in a shallow well?

The J5 is specifically designed for homes, farms, cottages, and booster services. Its convertible design may be used on shallow or deep well applications using appropriate fittings. This pump features a back pull-out design, two compartment motor for easy access to wiring, nozzle clean out plug in shallow well adapter, and is corrosion resistant.

Where are the zones on a Goulds pump?

House sits on bluff with 4 of 6 zones located 18 feet higher than the pump location and it’s getting the job done. Only negative was the first pump showed up damaged and had to be exchanged. The return was easy but still had to package it up, make a trip to ship, and wait a week for the replacement. GREAT pump!

Can a shallow well pump be used as a convertible?

Convertible: May be used on shallow or deep well applications using appropriate Goulds Pumps fittings. Back pullout design for service without disturbing piping. Two compartment motor for access to wiring and replaceable components. Nozzle clean out plug in shallow well adapter.