Comparing Deep Well Hand Pumps
Deep well water pumps can be confusing. We have the questions you need to get the best water pump for your well.
How Deep Is My Well?
The first consideration when comparing hand pumps for your well is the depth of your well and the static water level.
Shallow Wells
Shallow well pumps are meant for pumping water from sources less than 25 feet of static water level.
Deep Wells
Deep well pumps have been designed to lift water from several hundred feet below ground.
Only a select few deep well hand pumps (such Bison Pumps and Simple Pump) can pump water from depths greater than 150 feet. Both of these pump manufacturers' high-quality stainless steel and aluminum components provide them with the strength and ability to lift that much water. The Simple Pump's maximum static water level is 325 feet, compared to 300 feet for Bison Pumps.
Can the hand well pump work with my existing electric pump?
When shopping for a hand well pump, you should consider whether the hand pump can run alongside your existing submersible pump, jet pump, or another electrical pump.
Works Without Mods
Some hand-powered well pumps can use the existing infrastructure of your powered well pump and are installed quickly without additional help.
Works With Mods
Others may require additional help, drilling, or components to complete the installation.
Higher quality well pumps offer a replacement well cap that is specifically sized to your well's dimensions. This replacement well cap has features that let you install the hand pump components next to your submersible pump components so that both pumps can be operated next to each other.
How Hard Is It To Pump?
Pumping effort is a crucial factor to take into account when choosing a hand pump for your well. It usually takes a lot of work to pull water out of your pump if it requires more than 20 lbs. of force.
150 Feet of Water
The majority of people would classify "moderate effort" as weighing between 12 and 18 pounds.
Around the 150-foot water mark, Bison Pumps depart the "moderate" range.
325 Feet of Water
At the limit of the 325-foot water level, the Simple Pump is still inside the "moderate" pumping difficulty range.
Make sure your pumping is easy when you need to get your water.
Additional Pump Factors
Once you understand the specifics of your well, you should be able to easily and quickly compare the deep well hand pumps that are capable of pumping at the depth you need for your well. Here are some additional points to consider when purchasing a hand well pump.
Pump Installation
How easy is it to install a hand well pump alongside my submersible pump?
The Simple Pump was designed to be a do-it-yourself installation with tools that make lifting the pump easier in deep wells. We do have an extensive dealer network that can assist with the installation if you want help.
Freezing Well Pumps
The Simple Pump utilizes a weep hole positioned below the frost line of the installation location to prevent the hand pump from freezing. Installation can also be completed with a pitless adaptor that also provides freeze protection.
Water Safe Components
All Simple Pump water pumps are Safe Water Drinking Act (SWDA) compliant and meet the stringent requirements to ensure safe use.
The Simple Pump is manufactured in Minden, NV with pump parts being CNC manufactured to create a precise fit and finish.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about hand well pumps.
The complete depth from ground level to the solid bottom of your well shaft is referred to as the well depth.
The distance in vertical feet between the ground and the level of water in your well while the water isn't being pumped is known as the static water level.
The recovery rate of a well is how slowly the water levels rise after pumping.
Pumping depth is the vertical distance, in feet, between the pump system's pump cylinder and the ground level.
The Submersible Pump Set Position is the distance between the submersible pump position in the well and the ground.