How to Install a Water Well Jet Pump
If you are a very motivated person and love doing your own projects, then installing a water well pump should be an easy job. There are is something to consider before attempting this project. If you know you have a well that is 150 feet deep or deeper, then it might be better to call a professional for your own safety.
Things you’ll need:
- Bleach
- Socket wrench
- Submersible pump assembly kit
- Wench if you have a well deeper than 100 feet
- Remove the hex nut on the cap at the opening of the well. Choose the appropriate size socket for your wrench to remove the hex nut.
- Pull up the old pump out of the well. If you have a well less than 100 feet deep than you should be able to complete this task by hand. If you know your well is greater than 100 feet, then you will need to use your wench for this job.
- Detach the discharge line from the old pump. This is attached to the top of the pump. It runs through the pitless adapter casing, which runs to the water tank in the house.
- Check that the GPM (gallons per minute) rate has sufficient power. This achievable rate should be indicated on the pump. The deeper your well is, the more power your pump will need to ensure the proper flow rate.
- Follow the installation instructions included in your pump assembly kit and install your new pump. Follow the recommendations regarding the frost line. When you have connected the discharge line to the pump assembly, it is time to to lower your new pump into the well casing.
- Take your bleach and pour about 1 cup into the well. This will clean and sanitize the well. Slowly lower your new pump down into place in the well casing. If your well is deeper than 100 feet, use your wench to complete the process. Replace the well cap and use your socket wrench to tighten the hex nut back dow once it is in place.