How to winterize a Gould's deep well pump
I have a deep well MW jet pump installed in 1978. The pump has only MW designation, but the motor has the Goulds name on it, so I suspect they were produced by Goulds.
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i came across a new site called gouldswellpumps.org and maybe you will find the answer on there as it is all about goulds well pumps and submersible well pumps
A deep well submersible pump can be simply placed into a shallow well and it will work. These pumps actually pump water directly and do not rely on suction. Simply cut your tube to desired length and place the deep pump in the shallow well. -NOTE- this does NOT work the other way - a shallow or jet pump is just that and can never work in a deep well.
A deep well water pump is installed by mounting it in a weather resistant housing next to the well and running power to it. The hoses can then attached to either side of the pump and the pump tested for efficiency.
Anything over 80 feet is considered a deep well. A jet pump can pump up from 80 feet, more than that needs a submersible pump.
A shallow well jet pump sits on the ground next to the well. To install it, connect tubing to the intake side of the pump and put a foot valve on the end of the tubing to control the water. Lower the foot valve and tubing into the well. Remove the drain plug on the pump and pour water in it to prime it. Replace the drain plug, connect the pump to power and turn it on.
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Well, if you mean to drain the pool --- it is not a drain as in house plumbing -- the sink -- the tub. It is connected to the skimmer and that is connected to the pump. Your main drain is most likely 'working'. It does not nave to be a strong flow. Well, if you mean to drain the pool --- it is not a drain as in house plumbing -- the sink -- the tub. IT DOES NOT DRAIN ANYTHING. It is connected to the skimmer and that is connected to the pump. Your main drain is most likely 'working'. It does not nave to be a strong flow.
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Yes. You can use a deep well pump as a shallow well pump. You simply can not go the other way. A shallow well pump produces a vacuum and draws the water to the top by the vacuum. It is restricted to 20 feet maximum depth. Deep well pumps use a different mechanism. They either lift the liquid or pump it with a pump at the bottom of the well. They do not have the 20 foot limit.
You use a sump pump to pump it well away from the house, then install a drain that will help.