Well Pump Horsepower

[Regis Tration]

I have a well that is in an extremely remote location. I want a spare submersible well pump so that I will be ready with a replacement when the existing pump fails. I don't know the horsepower of the pump that is in the well now; I only know that it is 240 volts. I suspect that the existing pump is either 1/2 or 3/4 horsepower. Would there be any problem with replacing a 1/2 horsepower pump with a 3/4 horsepower pump? Thank you.

 

[Valveman]

Probably not. But submersible motors don't store well for long periods. The motor will be low on water after a couple years on the shelf.

 

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[Regis Tration]

Probably not. But submersible motors don't store well for long periods. The motor will be low on water after a couple years on the shelf.

Thanks Cary. Are you saying that submersible pumps have a limited shelf life, just stored in a box?

 

[Valveman]

Not the pumps. Just the motors.