Typical Residential Well System

Use the diagram below to learn more about the parts and equipment used in a typical residential well system. Simply click on a numbered section to learn more about that component. On a mobile device scroll to see more of the diagram.
 
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Well and Water Residential Diagram

 

1) Submersible Pump
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Pumps water from the well to supply pressurized water for the home.

2) Pump Check Valves
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Located at the top of the pump, it prevents backflow into the pump and holds the head of water in the system.

3) Brass Male Adapter
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Provides connection between poly pipe and pipe thread.

 

4) Heat Shrink Splice Kit
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For waterproof electric cable splices in submersible pump installations.

5) Stainless Steel Clamp
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All-stainless steel clamps for dependable connections between pipe and insert fittings or torque arrestor.

6) Torque Arrestor
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Installed directly above submersible pumps to protect pump and well components from starting torque damage.

 

7) Saftey Rope
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A safety line from the top of the well to the pump.

8) Cable Guard
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Protects submersible cable wires from abrading against sides of well.

9) Lead Free Electrical Tape
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Fastens Cable to Drop Pipe.

 

10) Pump Wire
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Wire that connects a submersible pump controller to the pump motor.

11) Coil Plastic Pipe
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Connects the pump to the pitless adapter.

12) Brass Rope Adapter
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Connects the pitless adapter and the submersible pump with safety rope.

 

13) Pitless Adapter
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Provides a watertight, sanitary, removable connection between the pump and the house. Installed in casing below the frost line to prevent freezing.

14) Watertight Well Cap
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Inner gasket compresses to outside diameter of casing to provide a watertight seal. Top of cap removes easily to access well for service.

15) Well Seal
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Used in above-ground installations to provide a positive seal inside casing.

 

16) Lightning Arrestor
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Protects pump motor and controls from voltage surges caused by lightning, switching loads, and power line interference.

17) Disconnect Switch
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For electric control and distribution to the pump.

18) Tank Check Valve
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On pump installations, a tank check valve installed near the tank inlet holds water in the tank when the pump is idle.

 

19) Drain Valve
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For easy draining of the system.

20) Tank Tee
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Connects water line from pump to pressure tank and service line from tank to house. Taps are provided to accept pressure switch, pressure gauge, drain valve, relief valve, snifter valve, etc.

21) Relief Valve
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Protects against pressure build-up. Should be used on any system where the pump could develop greater pressure than the maximum rating of the system. Part

 

22) Pressure Gauge
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Measures water pressure in pressure tank.

23) Brass Nipple
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Male threads allow attachment of pressure switch to tank tee.

24) Pressure Switch
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Signals the pump to start when the water system drops to a preset low pressure, and to stop when the high pressure mark is reached.

 

25) Ball Valve
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Acts as a shutoff valve on the supply line from the tank to the house.

26) Pump Tank
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Container for storing water used throughout the home.

27) Water Filter
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A point-of-entry, whole-house-filter that removes rust particles, sand, etc. from supply water.

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