What is the Best Brand submersible Well Pump (Made in USA)?

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For the waterline, count the pieces of pipe as they come up, and note the waterline, which is usually available on the pipe. A photo should do that job, but the pipes below the waterline and those above may or may not look noticeably different. I am not a pro.

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I was looking at some different pumps. One thing I couldn't figure out and it didn't explain was the stages. Some pumps say 14, others in the 20's. What does the stages mean?
The well guy came out and said if your pump is getting hot we should lower it because its running dry. I didn't like that answer. Maybe I should keep looking.
 

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I was looking at some different pumps. One thing I couldn't figure out and it didn't explain was the stages. Some pumps say 14, others in the 20's. What does the stages mean?
Each stage will have its own impeller. One stage feeds to the next. If the pump is a 10 stage pump developing 100PSI, expect each stage develops 10 PSI. In this picture, the example pump illustration shows 4 stages.
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he well guy came out and said if your pump is getting hot we should lower it because its running dry. I didn't like that answer.
Lowering the pump could be the right answer
 

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If the pump end is worn out and the motor thrust bearing is good, it maybe running out of water. But if the motor thrust bearing is down and the pump is still good, the pump is set too low and not pumping the well dry. A Cycle Sensor will protect the pump from running dry. But a shroud or raising the pump is the only answer if the motor is bad from being fed from the top.
 

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Do you know the well construction? If this is a typical cased and screened well with screen at the bottom; the well itself is the flow sleeve as long as the pump intake at or above the top of the screen.
I emailed the driller of the well for a well construction report. He said its not on the computer so it would take time to find. 100-200 dollars in labor charges for that. Is that standard? Even if it is I guess I won't be getting one.
 

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I emailed the driller of the well for a well construction report. He said its not on the computer so it would take time to find. 100-200 dollars in labor charges for that. Is that standard? Even if it is I guess I won't be getting one.

Horse hockey! You are in Texas. The driller is required to file the well report with the state TCEQ and keep a copy on file. All you have to do is tell him you are calling the TCEQ to say the driller does not have a record of your well. TCEQ will have a copy on file as well, but I bet the driller will find one pretty quick and free if he thinks TCEQ is getting involved.
 
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