I am trying to find some information on selecting a pump for my
situation. Our property has an old well encased in 24” diameter
concrete pipe. It is approximately 10’ deep with a water level currently
at about 7’. We have been using this for drip hose irrigation in a
small garden for the past 3 years. We have never pumped all of the water
out. The pump is a Utiltech 1/2HP convertible jet pump. Each spring we
have needed to turn the flywheel to get the pump running but this year
the pump will not hold pressure. I am wondering if this is an
appropriate pump for this use and worth repairing or if we should try a
submersible pump, irrigation pump or something else. Thanks.