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Pump System Questions and Answers => Frequently Asked Questions => Topic started by: ErnieHodge on December 01, 2018, 07:35:13 PM

Title: What size pump do I really need?
Post by: ErnieHodge on December 01, 2018, 07:35:13 PM

I just ordered the PK1A kit for our well. Our pressure tank has given up the ghost. We have a Gould 1/2 HP well pump that was here when we bought the house in 1991 and it still works good.

I'm thinking about just getting a new pump and wanted to know if I should go with a 3/4 HP pump. I can get a 1/2 HP that will go to 60 PSI.

We live in a stilt house so we would like a little more water pressure if we can get it upstairs.

Thanks for any suggestions,

Ernie

Title: Re: What size pump do I really need?
Post by: Cary Austin on December 03, 2018, 07:47:47 AM

You will be more happy with the 3/4HP as you can turn up the pressure.  1" pipe is fine as long as your not going hundreds of feet.

Title: Re: What size pump do I really need?
Post by: ErnieHodge on December 03, 2018, 07:09:01 PM

Cary,

Our well is using 1" pipe and is only a 20' well. I think I'll go with the 3/4 HP pump. Thanks for the input.

Title: Re: What size pump do I really need?
Post by: Cary Austin on December 04, 2018, 07:06:44 AM

Sure!  Just re-post or call if you have questions.