There are many advantages of having a well-water system instead of being connected to the municipal water supply. The most significant benefit is having your own supply of water and not having to pay high costs for water.

If you're building a brand new home or realize it's time for a replacement of your existing well pump, it's possible that you're not sure of the best choice. Let us explain the various types of pumps that are available.

Water well pumps of different types:

• Centrifugal pumps - Only suitable for wells that are shallow. This type of pump makes use of centrifugal force (like the force of a toilet) to push water through the pipe to your home. These are fairly basic devices and are expected to last a long lifespan.

• Jet pump - Suitable for medium-depth wells. A jump pump is a pump that uses an impeller and suction in order to move out the water.

Submersible pump - A deep well submersible pump is installed into the well. It pushes water upwards through the pipe before it reaches the house.

• Solar-powered pumps - Because these pumps do not require electricity to power them, they're more efficient than conventional pumps. They are more costly to put in place but will save you energy.

• Air-driven pumps - Also known as pneumatic pumps. These machines are powered by air, not electricity. Before you get overly excited, the pumps are usually only employed in non-residential areas like commercial and industrial structures.

• Manual pumps - Typically, you should only use an emergency manual pump or for temporary circumstances. The best part is that they're light, cheap and easy to put in and take out of the well.

How deep is your well?

One of the most crucial aspects to take into consideration when selecting an appropriate water pump is the size of the well. In the majority of cases, when the well is not more than 25 feet in depth, the centrifugal or shallow well jet pump is appropriate. If the well lies between 25 and 110 feet, the deep-well jet pump is generally the ideal choice. For wells that are deeper, one could consider a submersible pump to be the most suitable option.

Other essential components of water pumps

Alongside the motor and the mechanisms to draw water upwards through the ground, the water pump might include these crucial parts.

• Pressure tank - Monitors flow of water and regulates water pressure for uniformity.

• Check valve - A one-way valve which stops water from flowing back to the pipe before it goes into the well.

• Pressure switch - Automatically shuts off the pump when the pressure becomes too high to avoid injury.

• Foot valve - Typically found in deep-well pumps, the foot valve blocks the flow of water back into the well from where it came.