Dean Erger
New Member
I’m looking for a new shallow well jet pump, probably 1 hp. Do most cast iron pumps have built in protection in case the water intake runs dry?
I want to get a pump that will provide long reliable service. I’d appreciate recommendations for quality pump brands, or what to look for in a pump. I’ve read about some Gould, Red Jacket, Red Lion and Dayton pumps, but I don’t know enough to judge quality. I understand the specifications for gpm/well depth/psi, and maximum psi, and I assume that higher gpm/max psi may indicate a better pump, but the gpm/max psi of all the 1 hp cast iron pumps are fairly close. Pump prices, however, can vary significantly.
I want to get a pump that will provide long reliable service. I’d appreciate recommendations for quality pump brands, or what to look for in a pump. I’ve read about some Gould, Red Jacket, Red Lion and Dayton pumps, but I don’t know enough to judge quality. I understand the specifications for gpm/well depth/psi, and maximum psi, and I assume that higher gpm/max psi may indicate a better pump, but the gpm/max psi of all the 1 hp cast iron pumps are fairly close. Pump prices, however, can vary significantly.