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Berkeley HL Series ProJet
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Berkeley HN Series ProJet
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Berkeley SL/SLJ Series ProJet
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Berkeley SN Series ProJet
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Goulds GT Irrigator
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Goulds GT10 Self-Priming Booster
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Goulds GT15 Self-Priming Booster
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Goulds J+ Convertible
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Goulds J10S Shallow Well Jet Pump
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Goulds J5SH Shallow Well Jet Pump
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Goulds J7S Shallow Well Jet Pump
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Goulds JRD Convertible
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Goulds JRS Shallow Well Jet Pump
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Goulds JRS5H Shallow Well Jet Pump
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Goulds JS+ Shallow Well Jet Pump
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Looking for a reliable jet pump to power your home’s water system? Look no further than The Water Guys North! Our selection of jet pumps with pressure tanks is designed to deliver reliable water service for any home, no matter the size or number of occupants.
When it comes to water systems, choosing the right size tank system is important for ensuring consistent water pressure and service. That’s why we offer a range of tank sizes to suit any home’s needs.
Jet pump with pressure tank is one of the most important appliances in a home that relies on well water. These machines move 6-12 gallons per minute or more from deep wells up to 25 feet into an elevated holding tank, which stores it for use by your kitchen and bathroom fixtures.
With a jet pump, you can have peace-of mind knowing that your home’s water supply is secure. These machines with ½ to 1 horsepower motors draw from deep underground sources and store up enough pressure for use in kitchen or bathroom fixtures without having any worries about leaks!
The water in a shallow well is pumped by a jet pump that has a pressure tank with an impeller and a suction and lift venturi system. The water is then stored in a pressurized tank that has an internal air bladder. Such an arrangement allows a continuous flow and prevents the pumping for every use of water.
The residential jet pumps generate between six and twelve gallons per minute, depending on horsepower, suction depth and plumbing. In larger homes that have more water demands during peak usage among various fixtures, higher capacity systems can be greater than twelve gallons per minute.
Jet pumps usually come with
- ½ HP
- ¾ HP
- 1 HP motors
Simple flow is supported by one-half horsepower and is used in smaller homes. One horsepower provides greater suction and higher flow.
The pressure tank is filled with water at a fixed range of pressure such as 30 to 40 PSI or 40 to 60 PSI depending on your system settings.
When the tank is filled with water, the internal air bladder is compressed. When you turn on a tap, the water is pushed through your plumbing by the bladder, and the pump is not turned on instantly.
The appropriate size of a pressure tank minimizes short cycling of pumps, as well as increases the life of the motor and overall system performance when required.
The size of the tank must be equal to the output of the pump with a drawdown volume that is equivalent to one minute of pump flow rate.
As an example, a 10 GPM pump requires a pressure tank that has a minimum drawdown capacity of ten gallons.
