Berkeley Well Pumps: A Step Above the Rest

In need of a new well pump? Tired of cranking a tiny bucket up and down over and over again and starting to think a well pump would make life a lot easier? Well you've come to the right place. First let's talk briefly about what well pumps are, some distinguishing factors, and who to trust when it comes to purchasing a new well pump (hint hint: if you the read the title of this article, you already know the answer). 

What are Well Pumps Exactly?
Well pumps are used to deliver water from a well to a home that is not connected to a municipal water supply. They are also commonly used for small-scale irrigation and livestock watering. Well pumps are available in shallow, deep well convertible, and submersible designs.

What's the Difference?
The main difference between a “jet” pump and a modern “submersible” pump is the fact that a jet pump draws or sucks the water from the well to the pump. These pumps are usually located in a pump house or crawlspace some distance from the well. Submersible pumps on the other hand "push” the water rather than drawing or sucking the water up to the surface. A submersible pump never needs priming and delivers more volume and better pressure. 

Berkeley Submersible Well Pump

When it comes to well pumps, look no farther than Berkeley. Berkeley pumps have been around since 1937 and were first used to irrigate the fertile fields of the San Joaquin Valley of Central California. Today the Berkeley brand takes on the most challenging water transfer projects and residential water flow needs. They have become an industry leader through this and have some of most comprehensive product lines available. Berkeley has the products you need to move and improve water efficiently and economically. Berkeley professionally engineered high-quality, well pumps are guaranteed to deliver years of reliable efficient operation.

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Let's take a look at one of the most popular Berkeley Well Pump models, the 10HL. The Berkeley 10HL is a convertible deep well jet pump from the ProJet HL series. This model is engineered with a close-grained cast iron body specially treated to resist corrosion. The ProJet HL convertible jet pumps offer a proven cast iron self-priming design. This pump also utilizes built-in regulators offering easier priming and better range of performance from a complete line of shallow well, 4 in. double pipe, 2 in. and 3 in. single pipe jet packages.

Some features & Benefits of this model include:

• 1 HP
• Motor Voltage: 115/230
• Pipe Tapping Sizes (NPT): Suction 1-1/4 in, Drive 1 in, Discharge 1in.
• Maximum Liquid Temperature: 140°F
• Quality close-grained cast iron body, rugged one-piece unit, specially treated to resist corrosion. Drain port provided for easy winterizing
• Noryl impeller is precision-molded for perfect balance… ultra-smooth for highest performance and efficiency
• With multi-port, precision-molded, reinforced polypropylene diffuser, pump primes faster and handles more air

Berkeley 10HL

If this model doesn't suit your application, here is a brief overview of other types of well pumps made and designed by Berkeley:

Berkeley Jet Pump Convertible: Berkeley convertible jet pumps are versatile well pumps that can be adapted for either deep well or shallow well configurations with the proper fittings. This can be helpful in areas where a water table might fluctuate.

Berkeley Jet Pump Shallow Well: Shallow well jet pumps are designed to draw water from a well when the water table is less than 25 ft. underground. Many of these pumps are self-priming and come in either stainless steel or cast iron housing.

Berkeley Jet Pump Tank Packages: Packages include a horizontal pump mounted on pressurized steel tanks. Connections can be made with galvanized fittings and stainless steel clamps. These are ideal for systems with limited space. Shallow and deep well versions are both available.

Berkeley Jet Pump Vertical Deep Well: Deep well jet pumps are designed to draw water from a water table that is more than 25 ft. underground. They can be configured for either single pipe or double pipe packages.

Berkeley Submersible Well Pumps: Berkeley submersible well pump packages are designed for use in in well water systems. Popular series include the Trimline, MS and JP series. These packages include both pump and motor.

When you’re looking for a new Berkeley Well Pump, Berkeley Parts, or Berkeley Accessories, PumpProducts.com is the place to go. They specialize in pumps, and are among the largest online dealers for Berkeley pumps, one of the world’s top pump brands. You can also give the talented customer service pros a call at 1-800-429-0800 and they’ll be sure to help you find what you’re looking for. PumpProducts.com also happens to offer the guaranteed lowest prices you’ll find on Berkeley products!