best deep well vertical jet pump

I was writing to ask what company makes the best deep well jet pump. The one I am replacing is a Berkley vertical model type. A local water pump installer has Jacuzzi Bros but I have not heard much about them. If anyone would have any suggestions it would be appreciated. Thanks

I would stay away from Jacuzzi. They were recently bought out by a motor manufacturer. Hopefully they will put the quality back into the Jacuzzi pump.

Goulds and Sta-Rite probably have the best name recognition. I sell Betta Flo by National Pump Co. The Betta Flo will fit on the Sta-Rite and Goulds casing adapter. I doubt any of them will fit your Berkley Casing adapter.

Take a look at the pump and the Casing Adapter. See if the pump directly bolts to it or if there are two pipes under the pump going into the Casing Adapter. This is important when shopping for Vertical pumps.

bob...

Didn't Berkeley buy Sta-Rite? (not that that guarantees any compatibilities)

Actually Sta_Rite bought Berkley then Pentair bought Sta-Rite, along with Myers, Aermotor (I think) and a host of other Water related products like Hydromatic Sump, Effluent and Sewage pumps, Hayward Swimming Pool Products and other things I am not even aware of. What they don't own, ITT does, they have Red Jacket, Goulds and many others.

There are only four Independent manufacturers of pumps that I am aware of. National PUmp Co, A.Y. McDonald, Ruth Berry and Hydroflo. I'm sure there are a few others, but I don't know who they are. They don't have the name recognition the big guns have. Like Goulds Nascar, that must cost the Drillers a few extra bucks.

bob...

And Franklin buys Jacuzzi, and on it goes....

I certainly look for NASCAR advertising when I select a product {/sarcasm}