A major concern in the installation of the pump and storage unit is how to protect them from freezing, heat, rain, or wind-blown dirt. To make a satisfactory decision, the following factors will need to be considered:
Install shallow-well pumps as near the well or water source as possible minimize suction lift.
Deep-well reciprocating and turbine pumps are installed directly over the well. Submersible and helical rotor pumps are in the well. A deep-well jet may be offset from the well.
To protect a pump from freezing, install it below the frost line, in a heated above-ground pumphouse, or in some other heated and sanitary location.
Pumphouse (1)
In the pumphouse, provide a concrete floor 4 inches
or more above ground level and with a drain to the outside.
Extend the well casing at least 8 inches above the floor
and fit it with a sanitary well seal. An asphalt collar should
surround the casing. Also provide a hinged roof or base for
access for major servicing of the well, pump, and other equipment.
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