I have a well that is 6inch and down 250 ft. It use to be used to water our grove. The submersible pump went bad and I had it pulled and capped. I was wondering since the water level in the pipe is around 6 feet down, can I install an above ground jet pump to feed my house? Could I just go down around 30 feet and pump with the above ground jet pump instead of using the submersible pump? tks for any help..
You should have a local engineer or qualified contractor take a look. Even if you can get it to work (you'll have to consider the NPSH Net Positive Suction Head rating of the pump, since you're still pulling the water.) it may not be acceptable per code. What's more, since the well was used for irrigation before, it's possible it was installed to comply code only to the extent of irrigation and not for potable use.
It is possible, but not likely. Once you start pumping the level will drop and may not refill quick enough to stay at shallow well pump level (25ft). It will work to install a convertible above ground jet pump though. They will draw water up from over 100ft depth. But installing a submersible is the best way.
yep hook up a shallow well pump with a head of around 30 feet
