Choosing the Right Type of Water Pump for Your Home Water System

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Australia is considered as the driest continent with inhabitants. The climate in this country consists of inconsistent rainfall patterns with long drought periods. To tackle this, the Australian Government is strict when it comes to its water resources. There are lots of water restrictions to conserve available water, especially during drought seasons.

If you are living in an Australian city or town, you are most likely not wondering where your water supply is coming from. Your home might have already been connected to the city’s water grid system. All you have to worry about is if your faucets will open adequately. It is estimated that 93 to 99 per cent of households within Australian towns or capital cities have steady water sources coming from grid systems as compared to only 84 per cent of homes outside the capital cities. However, if your home is located several kilometres away from the main town, you may need to have your water system set up by experts like Dowdens Pumping & Water Treatment.

Types of Water Pumps

Having your own water system for your home is to get water from underground water reservoirs located within your property. Since you will get water from underground sources, the main component of your water system will be your water pump. There are two major categories of water pumps to choose from.

 

• Jet Pump. Jet pumps are motorised pump assemblies that suck underground water and drive it into a pressurised tank for even distribution towards the home.

 

• Submersible Pump. Submersible pumps, on the other hand, are also motorised pump assemblies that are installed underground and designed to push the water upwards in the pipes. Submersible pumps may or may not require pressurised tanks for the temporary storage of water.

Jet Pump vs. Submersible Pump 

The heart of every water pumping system is the pump. The choice of pump that you use will depend on the following factors.

How deep is your water table? 

First, you have to consider the depth of your well. It is determined by the total length the underground water will have to travel to reach the surface. A high water table means that your area has a stable supply of water near the surface. This means that you will have to bore only a few metres underground to reach your water table. On the other hand, deep wells mean that you have to dig deeper to reach your water table. The basic guidelines for choosing the type of pump according to depth is as follows:

 

• • Shallow-Well Jet Pump – for water tables that are less than 8 metres deep.
  • Deep-Well Jet Pump – for water tables with depths of more than 8 metres but less than 35 metres. 
  • Submersible Pump – use a 4-inch diameter submersible pump for water table of depths more than 8 metres up to 120 metres.

 

If you are having a hard time determining the depth of your water table, you can ask the assistance of experts, such as Dowdens Pumping & Water Treatment, to determine the depth for you.

 How much power do you need? 

The next thing you need to consider is the size of the pump. The size of the water pumps corresponds to the pump’s power rating. Pumps are rated in the amount of water that they can pump per minute and are measured by litres per minute. The ideal pump for a 3 to 4-bedroom home should have a rating of at least 30 litres per minute. If your home has a lot of water fixtures, then you have to look for additional ratings for each added installation. However, try to match your pump’s rating with your home’s actual water consumption to avoid energy inefficiencies. You can have Pumping & Water Treatment experts to come to your home and give you an accurate description of the pump rating for your home. 

 

Knowing the right water pump to purchase for your home’s water system is essential so that you can save money in the long run. Get expert help for all your water needs so that the whole process is smooth.