12 best pumps for a well

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Many country house owners use water from a well. A well pump becomes an important device for organizing water supply or irrigation. The comfort of living in a private house or in the country depends on the parameters of the pump and reliability. And in the summer heat, this electric device is able to save many plants in the backyard from death. Today in the Russian market there is an abundance of domestic and foreign pumps. They differ in price, design and performance. To choose the most suitable option, you should heed the advice of experts.

How to choose a pump for a well

1. First of all, there must be a match between the pump performance and the replenishment of the well. This factor is especially important for old water sources, where after filling tanks with a volume of 0.5-1.0 cubic meters. m requires a long pause.
2. It makes no sense to pursue high productivity even if few consumers use water. For example, two adults, taking a shower every day, will not be able to pour out more than 5-6 cubic meters of water. m per month.
3. But with the height of the water supply, the situation is the opposite. It is not enough to measure the maximum length of the pipeline, it is important to take into account the number of floors and bends in the water supply.
4. Since water is taken from the bottom of the well, a strainer is a necessary accessory for the pump. It will allow not only to purify the supplied water, but also to prevent accelerated wear of pump parts.
5. Dry running is not permitted for any water pump. Therefore, users are often tied to the well in order to turn off the unit in a timely manner. To facilitate the fate of the owners, circuit breakers allow. They are of float or electronic type.
6. Modern automation, with which some manufacturers complete their products, becomes a useful functional content if the homeowner adheres to the concept of “smart home”.
7. When watering the garden and vegetable garden, it is important not to overheat the electric motor. Some models have overheating protection that will automatically turn off the pump when the motor reaches a high temperature.

Our review includes 12 of the best pumps for a well. When determining the winners, the opinion of experts and feedback from domestic consumers was taken into account.

Advantages and disadvantages table – which is better pump or pumping station for a well

Pump type	Advantages	disadvantages
Submersible	+ quiet operation + wide range of immersion depths + reliability and durability + unpretentiousness to water quality	– more complex installation and connection – perfect body tightness is required – easy prey for thieves
Surface (pumping station)	+ possibility of installation indoors (under lock and key) + easy connection + ease of maintenance + visual observation of work	– loud noise – limitation on immersion depth (up to 9 m) – limited performance

Rating of the best pumps for a well

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best Submersible Well Pumps for Water Supply	1	Pedrollo NKm 2/5	RUB 34,488
	2	Grundfos SB 3-45 AW	RUB 22 126
	3	JILEX Vodomet 150/60 А	RUB 10,140
	4	UNIPUMP ECO FLOAT-3	RUB 9,288
	5	GARDENA 6000/5 Comfort	RUB 22 395
	6	DAB DIVERTRON 1200 M	17 350 rub.
Best well pumps for irrigation	1	Lavor EDP-5000	RUB 2,490
	2	ZUBR NPV-240-25	RUB 2,260
	3	LIVGIDROMASH Malysh-M BV 0.12-40 16m	RUB 1,700
	4	ELITECH NGV 300 (10 m)	RUB 2,115
Best Surface Well Pumps	1	Hammer NAC 1000A	6 699 RUB
	2	VORTEX PN-370	RUB 2 240

Best Submersible Well Pumps for Water Supply

To provide a home with clean well water, a powerful pump is required. He must not only raise a column of water from the depths, but also pump it throughout the water supply system. Most often, a hydraulic accumulator is additionally installed, which allows you to have a certain supply of water. This allows the pump to run less frequently, but last longer. The experts have selected several good models.

Pedrollo NKm 2/5

Rating: 4.9

The Italian pump for the Pedrollo NKm 2/5 well successfully combines such important parameters as powerful head (90 m), large immersion depth (20 m) and good flow capacity (4.8 cubic meters / h). It is for the universality of use that experts gave the model the first place in the rating. The manufacturer has equipped its product with anti-vibration mountings, an automatic inlet valve, and water control sensors. The high price is due to the exceptional quality of the materials used. Most of the parts, including the body, are made of high quality stainless steel (AISI 304).

The engine can run for a long time without overheating. The user can regulate the water flow using a special valve. Domestic homeowners have no particular complaints, except for the high price.

Advantages

• powerful pressure;
• quality materials;
• precise assembly;
• rich functional content.

disadvantages

• high price.

Grundfos SB 3-45 AW

Rating: 4.8

For organizing water supply in a house where 3-4 people live, the Grundfos SB 3-45 AW pump is perfect. The model is designed in Denmark and manufactured in Italy. Experts note the high quality of the device, in this component it is not inferior to the leader of the rating. But the technical parameters look a little more modest. The maximum head is limited to 45 m, the throughput is 3 cu. m / h, and the immersion depth does not exceed 10 m.

The user does not have to monitor the water level in the system, the device is equipped with automation. Also, do not worry about the purity of the water in the well. The filter element made of stainless steel will prevent the smallest grains of sand from entering the pump for a long time.

Advantages

• silent work;
• high-quality manufacturing;
• reliable automation;
• corrosion resistance.

disadvantages

• difficulties with repair.

JILEX Vodomet 150/60 А

Rating: 4.7

The most powerful engine (1.94 kW) is equipped with the JILEX Vodomet 150/60 A pump. Thanks to this, the capacity reaches 9 cubic meters. m / h. The maximum head is 60 m, and the pump can be lowered to a depth of 30 m. Despite the affordable price, the domestic manufacturer has equipped its product with dry running protection, a float switch and a filter. Experts confirm the compliance with the real technical characteristics specified by the manufacturer in the passport. The model is in third place in the rating, since users have a number of complaints about the pump.

Along with the positive qualities during operation, disadvantages were also identified. This is a high power consumption and voltage drop in the network when switched on.

Advantages

• high performance;
• affordable price;
• good equipment.

disadvantages

• high power consumption;
• high load on the household network.

UNIPUMP ECO FLOAT-3

Rating: 4.6

Among the competitors, the pump for the UNIPUMP ECO FLOAT-3 well stands out for the lowest price. It can be used to supply water from a well or open water. The pump is equipped with a starting capacitor, there is a motor protection against overheating. Thanks to the special bottom base, the risk of pump clogging is reduced, a reliable screen for sand and dirt is created in the form of a mesh filter. As for the technical parameters, it is worth noting the possibility of deep immersion of the pump (20 m), while the maximum head is limited to 49 m, and the throughput is 5.1 cubic meters. m / h.

If we analyze user reviews, we can conclude that constructively the model could count on a higher ranking. But there are certain complaints about the assembly.

Advantages

• affordable price;
• long soft cable;
• universality of application;
• float switch.

disadvantages

• all connections must be checked for tightness.

GARDENA 6000/5 Comfort

Rating: 4.5

The GARDENA Submersible Well Pump 6000/5 Comfort features quiet operation. It can be used in wells up to 13 m deep. The maximum head does not exceed 45 m, and the capacity is 6 cu. m / h. Experts highly appreciated the electronic type of the switch, as well as the fastening cable 15 m long. To prevent sand from entering the pump, the manufacturer equipped the product with a stainless steel filter.

Compared to the leaders of the rating, the model loses not only in technical characteristics and price. Users note that the pump is not repairable. The durability of the pump leaves much to be desired, so after the end of the warranty period, you can stay without water for a long time in the house.

Advantages

• economical power consumption;
• stainless steel filter;
• check valve;
• electronic monitoring of the water level.

disadvantages

• lack of spare parts;
• high price.

DAB DIVERTRON 1200 M

Rating: 4.4

The DAB DIVERTRON 1200 M well pump is a set-and-forget type. Thanks to the automation and electronic switch, the pump can be used in a smart home concept. However, the modest technical characteristics are suitable for water supply of 2-3 residents. The pump is capable of pumping 5.7 cubic meters per hour. m of water from a well up to 12 m deep. At the same time, the maximum head is limited to 48 m. Experts attribute the simplicity of installation and ease of connection to the advantages of the device. With its help, it is possible to establish the water supply without the use of a hydraulic accumulator.

During operation, domestic consumers had to face some problems that did not allow the pump to take a higher position in the rating. Due to a poor-quality seal, the electric motor fails.

Advantages

• ease of installation and connection;
• silent work;
• check valve;
• full automatic.

disadvantages

• passes water inside.

Best well pumps for irrigation

A well pump for watering a garden and a vegetable garden should have special qualities. Since it must work for a long time, the presence of overheating protection becomes a prerequisite. At the same time, the pump must generate a head to effectively spray the jet. Here are some time-tested devices.

Lavor EDP-5000

Rating: 4.9

The Lavor EDP-5000 model is recognized as the best pump for watering a garden or vegetable garden in our rating. The pump is capable of pumping slightly contaminated water both from a well and from other containers. The immersion depth is 5 m, but in terms of performance (5 m3 / h), the device surpasses its competitors. The Italian well pump runs silently, has dry running protection and a float switch. Experts gave the first place to the pump for economical energy consumption and a large number of positive reviews.

Users praise the model for the optimal combination of price and quality, good water purification with a built-in filter, and reliable operation. It is possible to fully concentrate on irrigation, the automation monitors the water level.

Advantages

• high-quality manufacturing;
• water purification from mechanical impurities;
• automatic tracking of the water level;
• dry running protection.

disadvantages

• not detected.

ZUBR NPV-240-25

Rating: 4.8

The designers took the proven design of the vibrating Brook as a basis, creating the ZUBR NPV-240-25 model. The pump can submerge up to 3 m, pumping water over a distance of 60 m. The capacity of the unit is 1.44 cubic meters. m / h, which is quite enough for watering a personal plot. Experts gave the second line of the rating to the Bison for low power consumption (240 W), reliability and durability. It is inferior to the leader in performance and equipment.

The pump for the well is in steady demand among domestic summer residents. Users admire the unpretentiousness of the device; some craftsmen use it to clean wells, pumping out dirty water. Only in the absence of water can the unit be damaged.

Advantages

• affordable price;
• unpretentiousness;
• economical energy consumption;
• reliability and durability.

disadvantages

• no circuit breaker.

LIVGIDROMASH Malysh-M BV 0.12-40 16m

Rating: 4.7

The main purpose of the pump for the LIVHYDROMASH Malysh-M BV 0.12-40 well is watering vegetable gardens and orchards. Using a vibrating device, you can organize an irrigation system with a maximum line length of up to 60 m. A small electric motor can pump up to 1.5 cubic meters per hour. m of well water. The immersion depth of the pump is 3 m.Since the model has an upper water intake, the water level must not be allowed to drop to 40 cm.

The advantage of the pump, according to experts, is a quieter operation than products of similar design. The pump failed to bypass the leaders of the rating due to problems with the build quality. Also, users note not the most reliable operation of the device.

Advantages

• affordable price;
• economical power consumption;
• good performance;
• light weight (3.4 kg).

disadvantages

• reliability is lame;
• poor build quality.

ELITECH NGV 300 (10 m)

Rating: 4.6

The ELITECH NGV 300 pump (10 m) is enough for several summer cottages. With its help, you can get water for drinking or organize an irrigation system for your backyard. The attractiveness of the pump lies in its low price. Even in the event of theft, the owner will not grieve much over the loss. As for the technical characteristics, the model is not much inferior to the leaders of the rating, supplying water at a rate of 1.4 cubic meters. m / h at a distance of up to 55 m. And in the immersion depth (5 m), the model surpasses some expensive analogues. Experts drew attention to a long electrical cable (40 m), thanks to which an extension cord is not required.

The low position in the pump rating is due to negative reviews from some users. They are unhappy with the build quality and overheating after 5 minutes of running.

Advantages

• low price;
• unpretentiousness;
• long electric wire.

disadvantages

• poor quality assembly;
• frequent tripping of thermal protection.

Best Surface Well Pumps

Surface well pumps have their own advantages. They are easier to maintain and monitor. The pump can be installed indoors to prevent theft. The experts have selected two suitable units.

Hammer NAC 1000A

Rating: 4.9

The Hammer NAC 1000A surface centrifugal pump wins our ranking for a number of reasons. First of all, experts note the high productivity. With a motor power of 1 kW per hour, the pump pumps up to 4.6 cubic meters. m of water. The next advantage of the model is its versatility. In addition to immersion in a well, you can successfully extract water from wells or open reservoirs. It is allowed to immerse the pump nozzle to a depth of 8 m, while the device is capable of raising the water column up to 45 m. The high quality of workmanship and reliability can be judged by the 5-year warranty from the manufacturer. Thermal protection is provided to protect the motor from overheating.

Users are pleased with the build quality and product performance, quiet operation and unpretentiousness.

Advantages

• high performance;
• universality of application;
• high-quality assembly;
• reliability and durability.

disadvantages

• not detected.

VORTEX PN-370

Rating: 4.8

The domestic pump VORTEX PN-370 is somewhat inferior to the leader of the rating in performance. Its maximum throughput is limited to 2.76 cubic meters. m / h, and the maximum head is 30 m. The manufacturer equipped the pump with a small electric motor (370 W). On the one hand, there is a loss in performance, and on the other hand, the weight of the unit is only 5.4 kg. In this case, the suction depth reaches 9 m.

In assessing the operation of a pump for a well, consumers have no consensus. Some users praise the pump for its low price and quiet operation, ease of connection and operation. Other owners have noted peeling of paint, strong heating of the motor, a discrepancy between the actual parameters and the declared ones.

Advantages

• cast iron body;
• compactness and lightness;
• large immersion depth;
• low price.

disadvantages

• poor-quality painting;
• the motor is heating.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.