WELL PUMPS · WESTERN PA & NORTHEAST OHIO
Whether you’re drawing from a shallow well or boosting water pressure, Goulds jet pumps offer powerful, reliable performance. Single line and dual line, supplied and serviced by the people who drilled the well.
Serving our communities since 1967
A jet pump sits above ground and draws water up out of the well. How deep it can reach depends on the configuration, which is why the well is evaluated before the pump is chosen.
Schedule pump serviceOne pipe into the well. The ejector that creates the suction lives inside the pump, so the whole unit sits in the basement or a pump house. It is the configuration for shallow wells and for boosting pressure.
Two pipes into the well. The ejector goes down the well itself and the second pipe drives it, which extends the reach to deeper water than a single line can lift. The pump stays above ground and serviceable without pulling it.
Where the water is deeper than either configuration can draw, or where quiet and space matter, a submersible pump is the better choice. Chatfield installs both and matches the pump to the well.
- Shallow wells
- Boosting water pressure
- Backup systems
- Cabins, farms, and smaller-scale commercial or residential needs
- WHAT THE RIGHT PUMP CHANGES
- A pump that holds its prime and its pressure
- Serviceable above ground, in the dry
- Built to resist wear through a Pennsylvania winter and summer
IS THIS YOUR PUMP?
When a Jet Pump
Needs a Look.
Jet pumps announce trouble the same way the rest of the system does: through the pressure, the cycle, and the noise. Any of these is worth reporting.
HOW A JET PUMP WORKS
Water Moves
Water.
A jet pump sits above ground and uses a fast stream of its own water to pull more water up out of the well. It is simple, serviceable, and limited by how far suction can reach.
- 01
The pump drives
An impeller in the pump sends a fast stream of water down to the ejector: inside the pump on a single-line system, down the well on a dual-line one.
- 02
The ejector
It is a nozzle and a venturi. The fast stream through the narrow throat creates suction, and well water is pulled in with it.
- 03
The lift
The combined flow rises to the pump. Part of it is sent back down to keep the jet going; the rest carries on. The pump has to stay full of water to do this, which is what “prime” means.
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To the tank
The remainder fills the pressure tank until the switch reaches cut-out and stops the pump. A jet pump full of air cannot pull, so a lost prime is the first thing a visit checks.
JET PUMPS
Jet Pumps in
Pennsylvania and Ohio.
At Chatfield Drilling, we provide dependable jet pumps in Pennsylvania and Ohio, serving homeowners and businesses with top-tier products and professional service. Whether you’re drawing from a shallow well or boosting water pressure, our Goulds jet pumps offer powerful and reliable performance across a variety of applications.
Reliable Goulds jet pumps
We supply and service both single line and dual line jet pumps, with Goulds as our brand of choice. Known for their durability and consistent performance, Goulds jet pumps are a trusted solution for water systems throughout the region, engineered for efficient and consistent delivery in homes, cabins, farms, and commercial buildings.
Versatile pumping applications
Jet pumps are a fit for:
- Shallow wells. The classic jet pump job, with the pump in the basement or a pump house.
- Boosting water pressure. Where the supply is there and the pressure is not.
- Backup systems. A second pump for a property that cannot be without water.
- Smaller-scale needs. Cabins, outbuildings, and smaller commercial or residential demands.
Durable, long-lasting construction
Built with high-quality materials, Goulds jet pumps are designed to resist wear and tear, reducing maintenance needs and extending the life of your system through the varied climate conditions found across Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Considering the alternative: a submersible pump
While jet pumps are an excellent option for many properties, a submersible pump may be the better choice in deeper wells, or where space and quiet operation are priorities. We offer a full line of submersible pumps as well and are happy to help you choose the most efficient solution for your property.
Choose Chatfield for jet pumps
Looking for a dependable and efficient water pump? Chatfield Drilling is your local expert for jet pump installation and service across ten counties:
HOW WE WORK
Evaluate the Well.
Then Match the Pump.
The configuration depends on the well’s depth, water level, and yield. Measuring them comes first, before anything is quoted.
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Evaluate the well
Depth, water level, and yield. Those three numbers show whether a jet pump reaches the water, and which configuration does it.
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Choose the configuration
Single line for shallow wells and pressure boosting, dual line for deeper water, or a submersible where neither is the right fit.
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Install & prime
The pump set above ground in the dry, the suction line and foot valve checked, the system primed and run.
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Set, test & record
The switch set to the tank, the cycle timed, and what went in written down for the next visit.
A LITTLE CLARITY
Jet Pump Questions.
Straight Answers.
What is the difference between a jet pump and a submersible pump?
A jet pump is typically installed above ground and draws water up from the well, while a submersible pump sits down in the well and pushes water up. Which suits a property depends on the well’s depth and characteristics and the system’s requirements. The appropriate choice is determined by evaluating the well rather than by general preference.
How deep will a jet pump draw water?
Draw capability is limited by physics and by the configuration used, which is a significant reason deeper wells commonly use submersible pumps instead. What works on a particular property depends on the well’s depth, water level, and yield, so the system should be matched to the well during evaluation.
Why does a jet pump lose its prime?
A jet pump moves water with water, so it has to be full to start. Air gets in through a leak on the suction side, a foot valve or check valve that no longer holds, or a well drawn down below the intake. Re-priming is a stopgap; the leak, the valve, or the water level is the fix, and the visit finds which.
Can a jet pump be used to boost pressure?
Yes. Boosting water pressure is one of the applications Goulds jet pumps are used for, alongside shallow wells and backup systems. For a whole-house pressure problem on a supply that already delivers enough volume, the DAB Esybox booster is usually the better fit, and the assessment confirms which.
How long does a jet pump last?
Service life varies with the equipment, installation, water conditions, and how frequently it cycles. Keeping records of installation and service, and noting changes in flow, pressure, or noise, is more useful than relying on an average lifespan.
My pump is short cycling. What should I do?
Rapid cycling is worth reporting promptly, since it can accelerate wear. It may involve the pump, the pressure switch, the pressure tank, or another part of the system. Do not open controls or adjust a pressure switch yourself. Note what changed and when, and call (724) 588-2652 to schedule service.
Talk with the Chatfield team.
(724) 588-2652A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE GOES A LONG WAY
Know Your System.
WELL PUMPSSubmersible pumps, for the deep well.
Pushed up, not pulled: why the deep-well standard is efficient, quiet, and freeze-proof.
WELL PUMPSBooster pumps.
When the volume is there and the pressure is not: the DAB Esybox, and when a booster is the wrong fix.
WELL PUMPSThe little gray box that runs it all.
How a pressure switch works, what cut-in and cut-out mean, and when to upgrade to a controller.
YOUR NEXT STEP
The Right Pump
for Your Well.
Contact us to schedule a consultation. We’ll evaluate the well and discover the right water system for your home, cabin, or business.