Well Pumps & Mechanical in Metcalfe
Submersible Pumps
Submersible Pumps are electric pumps located inside your well placed a short distance from the bottom to avoid the intake of sediment. They push the water to the surface whereas Jet pumps create a vacuum and rely upon suction to work. Submersible well pumps are cylinder-shaped and are typically the size of a baseball bat and are often regarded as more efficient than Jet pumps.
Jet Pumps
Jet Pumps are typically used in a shallow well situation and work by creating a vacuum in the suction pipe and as mentioned above, rely on atmospheric pressure to force the water from the well to the pump. The jet pump is usually located inside the basement as opposed to inside the well as in the case of a submersible pump. Often times jet pumps will be placed beside the pressure tank as shown in this picture.
