A key part of having a well installed on your property is choosing and installing the well pump, too. You need the right pump for your home's needs as well as for the condition of your well. That means careful consideration before you make your choice. Unfortunately, many homeowners don't understand the factors that should affect that choice. Here are some of the things that you need to consider when you choose a well pump.
Consider Your Water Needs
The first thing you need to think about is how much water your family uses. Consider all of your water-using appliances, including sinks, toilets, showers, the dishwasher, and washing machine. Each one is rated for a certain number of gallons per minute of water that they draw. If you were to turn on several of them at once, you want the confidence that your well pump can keep up. That's why you need to add up all of those demands and make sure your well pump is rated for enough gallons per minute to meet it. Your well installation contractor can help you with this calculation if you need it.
Assess The Flow Rate Into Your Well
Another key factor in choosing the right pump for your well is the flow rate of water into your well. Make sure you have enough water flowing into the well that your pump isn't going to be reducing your overall well capacity. Otherwise, you risk running the well dry inadvertently. Your pump's rating should be fewer gallons per minute than your well is filling.
Think About The Pressure Behind It
You also need to think about the water pressure behind any pump you choose. If you can't find a pump that will sustain enough water pressure for your fixtures, you'll want to install a pressure tank with your well. This regulates the water pressure flowing into your home so that you don't deal with weak water flow or intermittent pressure. Balancing the right well pump with a pressure tank can ensure that you don't have any problems with water supply at your home's fixtures.
These are some of the key elements that affect the pump selection for your home's well. Talk with your water well pump installation contractor today for more advice about which model might be the right fit for your home. That way, you can be sure that you have the water flow that you need and the sustainability that your well needs.
