Water Well Parts Diagram

The section in the catalog where these items can be found is located in parentheses.

Water well parts diagram.

We make buying technical products simple and pride ourselves on being the best water pump retailer in the country. Proper well construction incorporating the right well components can assure. A water well is more than just a hole in the ground. Much of the contents on this page has been adapted from publications of lifewater international written by fred proby.

A well pump propels water out of the ground. Most well water is pumped out of the ground automatically using a submersible pump or a jet pump that sits on top of the ground and draws water out of the ground to create water pressure for the home. This illustration is intended to represent some of the components that can be included in a water well system and is not intended as an installation guide. When the water pressure drops to a certain level the switch senses that more water is needed and turns on the well pump.

We carry a wide range of accessories for all kinds of water pumps however if you re searching for replacement parts it s best to first contact your local authorized service center. Submersible pumps which push water directly out of the well are rapidly replacing jet pumps. Check local or state codes for actual requirements and restrictions. This water well diagram illustrates the components found in proper well construction.

Jet pumps are mounted above the well either in the home or in a well house and draw the water up from the well through suction see single drop jet pump system diagram on next page.