I recently bought an older house. I don't know how deep the well is but it has a jet pump and the well head is below grade. I want to replace the pump, with a submersible, and tank and raise the well head. In addition, a contractor doing some work for me moved the water line because it was in the way of the new front steps. In the process, he spliced the line and dug a new trench for it. I think I should replace the water line, too - I don't know how good his splice is and worry about bacteria, dirt and leaks. (He disagrees.) I have gotten proposals for the well/pump and tank work, but they are not all comparable. I'd like some help sorting this out and finding out what specifics I should be asking for before I go ahead.
My first question iS: variable speed/constant pressure pump or not. I love the idea of no more fighting for water when someone else uses a faucet, but I have read some not so enticing things about the constant pressure pumps (plus the price is not enticing, either). I have gotten proposals for both Gould and Grundfos pumps with small tanks. These are from well companies. I also have a quote for a standard Gould pump with a standard tank. The plumber who works for my contractor is proposing a Myers pump with a standard Amtrol 203 tank OR a Myers 2ST52 pump and Amtrol Well-X1-250. He said the X1-250 will give me constant pressure without the "headache" and cost of a variable speed pump. is this true? Is this a good tank? Are these things a plumber can do or do I need a well company? The plumber's price is about $1000 better than the others. I don't know how long these things should last but I really don't want to have to replace the pump in my lifetime - leave that to my kids to do. Thanks for any advice.
My first question iS: variable speed/constant pressure pump or not. I love the idea of no more fighting for water when someone else uses a faucet, but I have read some not so enticing things about the constant pressure pumps (plus the price is not enticing, either). I have gotten proposals for both Gould and Grundfos pumps with small tanks. These are from well companies. I also have a quote for a standard Gould pump with a standard tank. The plumber who works for my contractor is proposing a Myers pump with a standard Amtrol 203 tank OR a Myers 2ST52 pump and Amtrol Well-X1-250. He said the X1-250 will give me constant pressure without the "headache" and cost of a variable speed pump. is this true? Is this a good tank? Are these things a plumber can do or do I need a well company? The plumber's price is about $1000 better than the others. I don't know how long these things should last but I really don't want to have to replace the pump in my lifetime - leave that to my kids to do. Thanks for any advice.