gizmodiy
New Member
I'm hoping to pick the brains of some of the great minds I see posting to this site.
I am converting from a jet pump to a 4" 10 GPM 1/2 HP deep well submersible pump to bring lake water to a cottage. It may be 2 wire or 3 wire. I will very likely use it a self draining system for winter water purposes. That will require removing the check valve near/at the pump and installing one inside the cottage. I'm looking to choose a decent brand and model of pump and this is where I am looking for advice. Everyone is on a limited budget, especially me! I don't want to overpay, yet at the same I don't want it breaking down all the time. In my mind, Goulds is a good brand with a great reputation, but they are expensive. I heard that these days the motor is the thing that is really important. Franklin is what I hear is good name. I've also read people say as long as you have a Franklin in it, then its a good choice. I see Tuhorse are selling in Canada (where I am) is a good price, but looks like it does not use a Franklin.
So,
* what do you recommend
* what do you think of Tuhorse
* any ideas on where I can buy a decent pump at a decent price, so that it doesn't break down all the time
* what things should I look for in a deep well submersible pump
Thanks all in advance
I am converting from a jet pump to a 4" 10 GPM 1/2 HP deep well submersible pump to bring lake water to a cottage. It may be 2 wire or 3 wire. I will very likely use it a self draining system for winter water purposes. That will require removing the check valve near/at the pump and installing one inside the cottage. I'm looking to choose a decent brand and model of pump and this is where I am looking for advice. Everyone is on a limited budget, especially me! I don't want to overpay, yet at the same I don't want it breaking down all the time. In my mind, Goulds is a good brand with a great reputation, but they are expensive. I heard that these days the motor is the thing that is really important. Franklin is what I hear is good name. I've also read people say as long as you have a Franklin in it, then its a good choice. I see Tuhorse are selling in Canada (where I am) is a good price, but looks like it does not use a Franklin.
So,
* what do you recommend
* what do you think of Tuhorse
* any ideas on where I can buy a decent pump at a decent price, so that it doesn't break down all the time
* what things should I look for in a deep well submersible pump
Thanks all in advance