How to Size the Rising Main for a Borehole Pump?
2026-08-20
How to Size the Rising Main for a Borehole Pump The rising main is the vertical pipe that carries water from a submerged borehole pump to the wellhead. Selecting it may appear straightforward: connect a pipe to the pump outlet and extend it to the surface. In practice, the rising main affects pump ...
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Submersible Motor Cooling: When Does a Borehole Pump Need a Flow Sleeve?
2026-08-18
Submersible Motor Cooling: When Does a Borehole Pump Need a Flow Sleeve? A submersible motor operates underwater, but being submerged does not automatically guarantee adequate cooling. The motor generates heat whenever the pump is running. This heat must be transferred to water flowing along the ...
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6-Inch vs 8-Inch Borehole Pumps: How to Choose?
2026-08-14
6-Inch vs 8-Inch Borehole Pumps: How to Choose? Choosing between a 6-inch and an 8-inch borehole pump is not simply a matter of buying the largest unit that fits the well. The correct pump diameter depends on three essential checks: The complete pump assembly must pass through the narrowest part of ...
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Static Water Level vs Dynamic Water Level: Which One Should You Use for Deep Well Pump Selection?
2026-08-11
A deep well pump is selected for conditions that exist while the well is pumping, not while it is resting. That is why dynamic water level - also called pumping water level - is normally the more important measurement for pump head, installation depth and dry-running protection. Static water level ...
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Deep Well Pump Sizing Guide: How to Calculate Flow Rate and Total Dynamic Head
2026-08-06
Publish-Ready Article A deep well pump should not be selected by well depth, discharge pipe size or motor power alone. The correct pump must deliver the required flow at the system's actual total dynamic head (TDH). Together, these two values form the pump duty point: flow rate at a specified head. ...
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