| There are many kinds of water pumps but the | | | | through suction which means that it uses air |
| most popular are surface pumps or jet pumps | | | | pressure to draw water. The more powerful the |
| and submersible pumps. Surface pumps are used | | | | pump is, the more air pressure it can generate. A |
| for shallow wells while submersible pumps are | | | | pump that has 40psi (measure of air pressure) is |
| used for wells with depth more than 20 feet. | | | | more powerful than a pump with 20 psi. It can be |
| What are the differences between these two | | | | powered by fuel or by solar energy. Some |
| kinds of pumps? Aside from the place where | | | | surface pumps have the jet assembly near the |
| they are placed, there are many other | | | | motor while some have the jet assembly |
| differences. Knowing this will help you select the | | | | submerged in water. |
| kind of pump that you need. Whether you need it | | | | A submersible pump is a pump where the motor, |
| as replacement or for a new installation, it pays to | | | | impeller, jet assembly is encased in a cylindrical |
| research a little on the two. | | | | casing and submerged into the water. A tiny hole |
| A surface pump is put on the ground near the | | | | is made for the electrical wiring to run through |
| well or in the basement of the house. It is | | | | going up so it can be plugged into an electrical |
| connected to the storage tank where water that | | | | outlet. This is recommended for wells deeper than |
| comes out is stored. This kind of pump operates | | | | 25 feet. |