What is Jetmatic pump?
A type of shallow well pump, a jetmatic pump is an alternative way of collecting water through manual operation to move groundwater from the aquifer up to the surface.
How deep can a pump lift water?
The atmospheric pressure would be capable of sustaining a column of water 33.9 feet in height. If a pump could produce a perfect vacuum, the maximum height to which it could lift water at sea level would be 33.9 feet, as shown in Example 1.
Does a jet pump need a foot valve?
Nearly all well pumping systems, one line jet pump, two line jet pump, or submersible well pump, require a foot valve installed at the bottom of the well piping.
Can you run a jet pump without a pressure tank?
Pumps will work without a pressure tank, as there are automatic pumps fitted with a constant pressure controller so these pumps start and start on demand. We recommend having a pressure tank particularly when you have a shower or a toilet where the pump is rarely operating at 100%.
How far from bottom of well should pump be?
10 to 20 feet
Pumps should never be set directly at the bottom of a well. It is usually best to place the pump 10 to 20 feet up from the bottom of the well.
How deep of a well can you use a hand pump?
Deep well hand pumps can lift water from depths greater than 25 feet. The deep well hand pumps accomplish this by lowering the pumping mechanism into the well. When the pumping mechanism is in the water, there is no need for suction.
How often should a well pump be serviced?
Your well pump should be serviced every 1-3 years for regular maintenance. With regular maintenance, you can expect your well pump to last 15 years or more.
How deep should a foot valve be?
Install foot valve 10 to 20 ft. (3 to 6 m) below lowest level to which water will drop while pump is operating (pumping water level). Your well driller can furnish this information.
Which is better foot valve or check valve?
As the name implies, a ‘foot’ valve goes at the end of the pump. As a result, it only has one thread instead of two. Therefore, if you need a valve that goes on the end of your pump, a foot valve is an ideal choice.
Does a jet pump need a check valve?
Do I need to use a check valve or foot valve with this pump? Yes. The check valve should be installed in the suction side piping as close to the source of water as possible. It should not be installed within 2′ of the pump’s inlet, or anywhere on the discharge side of the pump.
Do you need to prime a jet pump?
In a jet pump well-water system, the pump is located at ground level, and only the pump intake pipe extends down the well into the water. The intake pipe must remained primed, filled with water at all times, in order to generate the suction that pulls water up out of the well and into the household water line.
How far off the bottom of a well should the foot valve be?
To prevent sand and sediment from entering pumping system, foot valve/strainer should be at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) above bottom of well.
How much should a well pump cost to replace?
Well pump replacement costs $538 to $1,851 on average with most homeowners spending $400 to $2,000 to install a deep-well submersible pump and $300 to $1,200 for a shallow-well jet pump. New retail well pumps cost $100 to $1,200, and labor costs to replace range from $200 to $800.
How do you install a jet pump in a well?
JET PUMP INSTALLATION MANUAL SHALLOW WELL JET PUMPS STEP 1 Make sure the well is pumped clean and that sand and grit are absent. STEP 2 Before installing a shallow well or centrifu-gal pump make sure the total suction lift does not exceed 25 feet. STEP 3 For convertible jet pumps attach the ejector to the pump housing, making sure that the 1 1/4”
Can I use a filter on the suction side of jet pump?
We recommend not using filters on the suction side of a jet pump. Dirty filters increase the effective suction lift on the pump and can starve the pump of water. This will damage the impeller and diffuser which will affect performance. On Convertible Pumps install shallow well adapter.
How long does it take to Prime a jet pump?
Most shallow well jet pumps handle air well and will evacuate air from the suction line but it may take several minutes to prime depending on depth to water, and pipe size and length. It is easier to prime a pump if you allow all the air to escape from the pump and the pipes, the water cannot go in unless the air can escape!
What voltage do jet pumps run on?
Most 1⁄2 hp Jet pumps are factory pre-wired for 115 volts while 3⁄4 hp and larger are pre-wired for 230 volts. Motors from 1⁄2 hp to 11⁄2 hp can operate on either 115 or 230 volts. The 2 hp motors and above operate only on 230 volts.