Shallow well pump?

[medic149]

Does anyone use a 12, 24, or 48 volt well pump in a shallow well?

Our new property has a 25' well with a hand pump on it.
Wondering if we can put an electric pump down the well to use for showers and toilet.

 

[snoobler]

I don't.

Something like this would likely work well:

Amazon.com

 

[medic149]

Thanks @snoobler. That was my thought as well.
Saw this one yesterday as well: https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-24V-Sola...mersible-Bore-Hole-Deep-Well-DC-/392921356170

 

[Pnw_steve]

I don't.

Something like this would likely work well:

Amazon.com

Thanks Snoobler!

I have been looking for that pump and somehow missed it on Amazon.

 

[Hedges]

You could put a Surflo pump in the hole, suspended above the water level. (but those submersibles people linked are probably better protected.)
You could probably put Surflo or any other positive displacement pump above ground, and have a foot valve on the end of the hose. If your water level is < 32' down, you can suck it through a straw.

From there, pump it up hill to a tank for gravity feed. Then you can run the pump PV direct, without batteries.

 

[medic149]

You could put a Surflo pump in the hole, suspended above the water level. (but those submersibles people linked are probably better protected.)
You could probably put Surflo or any other positive displacement pump above ground, and have a foot valve on the end of the hose. If your water level is < 32' down, you can suck it through a straw.

From there, pump it up hill to a tank for gravity feed. Then you can run the pump PV direct, without batteries.

That's very similar to what I was thinking about doing. As long as it's a bendable straw, I should be good LOL

 

[austrisv]

Have you figured it out, @medic149 ? Maybe even have tested smtg?
I have a shallow well with a pipe too narrow for those submersible/deep well pumps. Last summer was running on inverter and cheap chinese 400W 220V AC above ground. Was doing ok. Would love to switch over to 12V or 24V DC - then would not have any need for AC at all

The 'shurflo's are usually having 8-10ft suction in specs. I would need ~15ft (would feel safe seeing 20ft in spec and going easier). Or am I just looking at wrong suppliers?

 

[Hedges]

Don't know if these are any good:

2" (50mm) 220V Submersible 0.5HP Bore Water Pump Deep Well Pump Farm Watering | eBay

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138.0US $ |Water Well Pump 2 Inch Borehole Submersible Pump Mini Deep Well Pump Submersible For Well Submersible Water Pump For Ponds - Pumps - AliExpress

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I think Grangers used to have a 2" 3-phase monitoring well pump with inverter drive, haven't seen it lately.

One of these submersible turbine pumps ought to be ore efficient than a jet pump.

 

[austrisv]

Don't know if these are any good:

2" (50mm) 220V Submersible 0.5HP Bore Water Pump Deep Well Pump Farm Watering | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2" (50mm) 220V Submersible 0.5HP Bore Water Pump Deep Well Pump Farm Watering at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

138.0US $ |Water Well Pump 2 Inch Borehole Submersible Pump Mini Deep Well Pump Submersible For Well Submersible Water Pump For Ponds - Pumps - AliExpress

Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com

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I think Grangers used to have a 2" 3-phase monitoring well pump with inverter drive, haven't seen it lately.

One of these submersible turbine pumps ought to be ore efficient than a jet pump.

Not in my case But Thank You for thinking of it!

In my case - inner d of the pipe on which hand pump was ttached is only 1.6".
If there is no DC "above ground" solution than I'm generally happy w my inverter/AC approach.

Just dreaming of a pure DC

 

[boondox]

I have a SunPumps down my well and it has worked great for years. I had a Shurflo but the electrical seal failed as did the diaphragm. I rebuit the shurflo (again!) and stuck it down my second well. I need to see if it still even works. I wouldn't bother with any cheap pumps, it is too much of a hassle to drag the pump up and deal with it, all while no water coming out. I have 2500 gallons of storage and an alarm I built that beeps if the pump is supposed to be on but no water is coming out. That way I still have water in the tank while I deal with the pump.

 

[medic149]

Have you figured it out, @medic149 ? Maybe even have tested smtg?
I have a shallow well with a pipe too narrow for those submersible/deep well pumps. Last summer was running on inverter and cheap chinese 400W 220V AC above ground. Was doing ok. Would love to switch over to 12V or 24V DC - then would not have any need for AC at all

The 'shurflo's are usually having 8-10ft suction in specs. I would need ~15ft (would feel safe seeing 20ft in spec and going easier). Or am I just looking at wrong suppliers?

@austrisv I haven't tested as of yet. We never got to close on the property until 2 weeks ago. I might be waiting until spring now