What Is the Difference Between a Deep Well Pump and a Shallow Well Pump

Shallow Well Jet Pumps can pump water from 0′ to 25′ deep. Convertible Well Jet Pumps pump water from 0′ to 90′ deep. … Deep Well Submersible Pumps attach to the bottom of the drop pipe and can operate in wells from 20′ up to 300′ deep.

How can you tell the difference between a shallow and deep well pump?

Shallow WellsDeep WellsCan typically pump water from 0′ to 25′ deep The jet ejector (nozzle and venturi) is located in the pump housingCan typically pump water from over 25′ to 120′ water depth The jet ejector (nozzle and venturi) is typically located in the well below the water level

What pump do I need for a deep well?

In most cases, if the well is less than 25 feet deep, a centrifugal or shallow-well jet pump is suitable. If the well is between 25-110 feet, a deep-well jet pump is usually ideal. For deeper wells, a submersible pump may be the best choice.