Pump for well

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Yes it will work provided you use the right type of pump. It will need to be a positive displacement pump in order to create enough vacuum to suck water up the pipe from the well. The maximum height that a suction pump can lift is in theory 10 metres ( atmospheric pressure on the water in the well and a total vacuum in the pipe) but in practise the maximum height is less as a total vacuum on a dry pump is very difficult to achieve.

A foot valve ( one way valve ) at the bottom of the pipe enables the pump to be primed with water ( from a bucket ) before starting so the pump does not run dry.
You forgot to mention the need for a PRV. :)
 
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Can being the word, back in the real world however ……….
the hose slips off the connector.

But yes to make the perfect belt and braces and string support then a pressure sensor to cut the power to the pump would be a sensible addition.
 
I think in this thread we should let Just Pumps have the last word, going by his user name he would have the best opinion.

Andy
 
I think in this thread we should let Just Pumps have the last word, going by his user name he would have the best opinion.

Andy
Thanks for the vote of confidence Andy but even an old timer like me doesn`t know it all.
PS. More to me than pumps alone ;)
 

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