Well Problems
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I need help in choosing the correct submersible pump for our deep well. Currently we have a deep well jet pump and it stopped working. Everyone in our area has submersible pumps and we would like to switch our current set-up to submersible, but we are stomped at the choices of submersible pumps and are not sure which one will work best for our well. We will be doing the installation ourselves. We were not given much information about our well when we purchased the house, I am providing you with the information that we do have. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You!
Type of pump?
Jet Pump (above ground) - Sta-Rite
One or two pipes down the well - 2 pipes
Size of Pump?
Motor Horsepower? 1 HP
Pump Model # - MSE-7
Date Pump Installed - 1999
Pumping from?
Water Well -
Depth of well - 130 feet
Depth to water - 100 feet - Water starts at 100 feet, we have 30 feet of water
The ejector currently sits at 115 feet
Pipe Size - We have two pipes 1 1/2" and 1 1/4"
Drop Pipe Material
Poly Pipe
Well Recovery Rate - not sure
According to the pump manual performance chart with 2 pipes 1 1/4" each we are getting 5 gpm, however are pipes are 1 1/2" and 1 1/4". I don't know if this makes a difference.
Well Casing Diameter - 5â€
Rock Well - ? Sand Well - ? Other - Not sure but we do have sediment that collects in the ejector, it is like a blackish oily sand and our water is reddish in color.
Date Well Drilled - Not sure but at least 50 years old
Well Casing Material
Steel
Pressure Tank?
Bladder or diaphragm tank (one pipe to tank) - I believe it is bladder - One Pipe, it is a Flotec FP7120-08
Size or model of tank- Flotec FP7120-08
Air charge in top of tank, with pump off and water drained - not sure
Size of tank - 82 gallons
Pressure Switch Setting?
On 30, off 50
Pump Control Method?
not sure
Pump Protection
not sure
Filters or Softeners - 2 Filter and 1 Softener
Before or after pressure tank - The filters are currently before the pressure tank, we want to convert them to after the pressure tank.
Type of filter - 2 Filters Culligan R50-BBSA - 50 microns
Bypass available - no
Water Used For?
House Use - yes - 1 Shower, 1 Toilet, 2 Sinks, 1 Washing Machine, No Dishwasher, 1 Outside Faucet, No Sprinklers
Number of People - 4
High Flow Showers - not sure
Plus/Or
Irrigation with timers - none
Irrigation with hoses - none
Heat Pump - GE Water Heater - 40 gallons
Problems Experienced
No Water
Pump makes no sounds
Pressure gauge reading - 0 psi
Do you have, and know how to use
an Ampmeter and Voltmeter - Yes
Describe Problem - Looking for a recommendation on a submersible pump.
Thank You!
Type of pump?
Jet Pump (above ground) - Sta-Rite
One or two pipes down the well - 2 pipes
Size of Pump?
Motor Horsepower? 1 HP
Pump Model # - MSE-7
Date Pump Installed - 1999
Pumping from?
Water Well -
Depth of well - 130 feet
Depth to water - 100 feet - Water starts at 100 feet, we have 30 feet of water
The ejector currently sits at 115 feet
Pipe Size - We have two pipes 1 1/2" and 1 1/4"
Drop Pipe Material
Poly Pipe
Well Recovery Rate - not sure
According to the pump manual performance chart with 2 pipes 1 1/4" each we are getting 5 gpm, however are pipes are 1 1/2" and 1 1/4". I don't know if this makes a difference.
Well Casing Diameter - 5â€
Rock Well - ? Sand Well - ? Other - Not sure but we do have sediment that collects in the ejector, it is like a blackish oily sand and our water is reddish in color.
Date Well Drilled - Not sure but at least 50 years old
Well Casing Material
Steel
Pressure Tank?
Bladder or diaphragm tank (one pipe to tank) - I believe it is bladder - One Pipe, it is a Flotec FP7120-08
Size or model of tank- Flotec FP7120-08
Air charge in top of tank, with pump off and water drained - not sure
Size of tank - 82 gallons
Pressure Switch Setting?
On 30, off 50
Pump Control Method?
not sure
Pump Protection
not sure
Filters or Softeners - 2 Filter and 1 Softener
Before or after pressure tank - The filters are currently before the pressure tank, we want to convert them to after the pressure tank.
Type of filter - 2 Filters Culligan R50-BBSA - 50 microns
Bypass available - no
Water Used For?
House Use - yes - 1 Shower, 1 Toilet, 2 Sinks, 1 Washing Machine, No Dishwasher, 1 Outside Faucet, No Sprinklers
Number of People - 4
High Flow Showers - not sure
Plus/Or
Irrigation with timers - none
Irrigation with hoses - none
Heat Pump - GE Water Heater - 40 gallons
Problems Experienced
No Water
Pump makes no sounds
Pressure gauge reading - 0 psi
Do you have, and know how to use
an Ampmeter and Voltmeter - Yes
Describe Problem - Looking for a recommendation on a submersible pump.
Thank You!