When it comes to the water supply of a country house or cottage, a sand well is becoming one of the most popular solutions. But here's the question: which pump should I choose so that the system works smoothly? After all, to be honest, even the best quality well is only half the battle. It all depends on how well the equipment is selected.
If you are ordering a turnkey sand well, then most likely you have already been offered several pump options. But how do you know which one is really suitable? Let's get this straight.
A sand well is not just a hole in the ground. This is a complex system that requires precise calculations and the right selection of equipment. Sand wells, unlike artesian wells, have their own characteristics. For example, they are more susceptible to siltation, which means that the pump must cope not only with the water supply, but also with possible impurities.
In addition, the depth of the well, its flow rate (the amount of water that can be obtained per unit of time) and even the composition of the soil play a key role. An error in choosing a pump can lead to frequent breakdowns, power overruns, or, even worse, complete system failure.
This issue is often controversial among professionals. Vibration pumps are cheaper and easier to install, but they do not always handle sand and can create vibrations that destroy the walls of the well. Centrifugal pumps, on the contrary, are more resistant to impurities and are quieter, but their cost is higher.
So what should I choose? If you plan to use the well for a long time
