Waterdown
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hi,
Brand new to the group, hoping someone will be able to give advice. We just bought a 3 season cottage that is about 50 years old on an island. Water comes from the lake. Currently, there is a very old piston pump that brings water into the cottage. We'd like to update it and put in a jet pump. So my question is, is a 1/2 hp jet pump sufficient, or do I need 3/4 hp? It is a 800 sq cottage, 1 bathroom (toilet, sink, shower), and kitchen sink. We are a family of 4, but do expect to have family and friends visit too. (I'm assuming this info would be helpful to answer my question).
Edit: elevation from lake to cottage is about 12 feet. distance from lake to cottage is about 75 feet
I've noticed that they seem to be available in cast iron or stainless steel...which is recommended? Google and the internet have so much info, almost too much info. I'm not a plumber; I just need to know what I need to buy. Is there anything else I need to know about jet pumps?
Specific recommendations for a jet pump including brand, type, size, etc. would be greatly appreciated.
Brand new to the group, hoping someone will be able to give advice. We just bought a 3 season cottage that is about 50 years old on an island. Water comes from the lake. Currently, there is a very old piston pump that brings water into the cottage. We'd like to update it and put in a jet pump. So my question is, is a 1/2 hp jet pump sufficient, or do I need 3/4 hp? It is a 800 sq cottage, 1 bathroom (toilet, sink, shower), and kitchen sink. We are a family of 4, but do expect to have family and friends visit too. (I'm assuming this info would be helpful to answer my question).
Edit: elevation from lake to cottage is about 12 feet. distance from lake to cottage is about 75 feet
I've noticed that they seem to be available in cast iron or stainless steel...which is recommended? Google and the internet have so much info, almost too much info. I'm not a plumber; I just need to know what I need to buy. Is there anything else I need to know about jet pumps?
Specific recommendations for a jet pump including brand, type, size, etc. would be greatly appreciated.
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