Advanced Pump Service: Pump Terms and Info.
Pump Words and Information
Pump Test
The procedure involving pumping water for a specified period of time to determine the yield characteristics of an aquifer. (helps find out how much water your pump can produce consistantly)
Static Water Level
The stabilized level or elevation of water in a well not being pumped.
Submersable Pump
A well pump located below the water level in your well. This pump pushes the water up from your well into your water system. Most water well pumps today are submersable pumps.
Jet Pump
Thia pump is located above ground, and pulls the water out of the well. This pump is less common today, although it can still be found in a fair amount of irrigation wells.
Well pumps are sold by pump dealers, some water well constructors, plumbing supply dealers, and various retail outlets. The water well constructor can tell you the well production and drawdown of the yield test. Using this information and the well diameter, you can select a pump to meet your water needs. The delivery system should produce enough water while using as little energy as possible. Selecting a pump with a capacity greater than the well yield can cause problems, such as muddy or sandy water, pump failure, or even well failure.
Several types and sizes of pumps are used in domestic wells. Each has certain advantages, depending on the depth to water, the size of the well, and the amount of water needed. Your pump supplier can recommend the best type and size for your needs. Selection of a pump too large for your well has no advantages and may damage your well. Advanced Pump Service has the expertise to help you find the right the right pump for your well
Pump Test
The procedure involving pumping water for a specified period of time to determine the yield characteristics of an aquifer. (helps find out how much water your pump can produce consistantly)
Static Water Level
The stabilized level or elevation of water in a well not being pumped.
Submersable Pump
A well pump located below the water level in your well. This pump pushes the water up from your well into your water system. Most water well pumps today are submersable pumps.
Jet Pump
Thia pump is located above ground, and pulls the water out of the well. This pump is less common today, although it can still be found in a fair amount of irrigation wells.
Well pumps are sold by pump dealers, some water well constructors, plumbing supply dealers, and various retail outlets. The water well constructor can tell you the well production and drawdown of the yield test. Using this information and the well diameter, you can select a pump to meet your water needs. The delivery system should produce enough water while using as little energy as possible. Selecting a pump with a capacity greater than the well yield can cause problems, such as muddy or sandy water, pump failure, or even well failure.
Several types and sizes of pumps are used in domestic wells. Each has certain advantages, depending on the depth to water, the size of the well, and the amount of water needed. Your pump supplier can recommend the best type and size for your needs. Selection of a pump too large for your well has no advantages and may damage your well. Advanced Pump Service has the expertise to help you find the right the right pump for your well
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A Division of Christensen Well Drilling Co.
Eugene, Oregon 97408
(541) 344-0230
A Division of Christensen Well Drilling Co.
Eugene, Oregon 97408
(541) 344-0230
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Eugene, Oregon Based Pump Service Contractor -- Division of Christensen Well Drilling